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Doris Bobadilla selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to its “Leadership in Law” class
Doris Bobadilla selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to its “Leadership in Law” class
The editorial board of New Orleans CityBusiness selected Doris Bobadilla to its 10th class for “Leadership in Law,” its annual publication and event that honors professionals in the legal profession for their career and community achievements. Leadership in Law recognizes…
GJTBS supports 2014 AIMS Safety Conference
GJTBS supports 2014 AIMS Safety Conference
Firm Director Joe Hassinger will speak at the 2014 AIMS Safety Conference in Orlando. As a member of IALDA, the International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association, Joe has had the privilege of speaking at many past safety conferences, and looks…
Kathryn Breard Platt Selected for 2014 Gulf Coast RMA Executive Board
Kathryn Breard Platt Selected for 2014 Gulf Coast RMA Executive Board
Kathryn Breard Platt has been selected as a member of the 2014 Gulf Coast Risk Management Association’s (RMA) Executive Board. The RMA is a not-for-profit, member-driven professional association, whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles…
Executive Women International of New Orleans recognizes GJTBS as Firm of the Year.
Executive Women International of New Orleans recognizes GJTBS as Firm of the Year.
EWI supports businesses and individuals, promotes member firms, enhances career development, and encourages community involvement. Over 3000 companies and 3500 representatives are members of EWI today in 75 chapters located in major cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe.…
Galloway, Johnson Directors Recognized as New Orleans Top Lawyers
Galloway, Johnson Directors Recognized as New Orleans Top Lawyers
Galloway Johnson congratulates several Directors named as Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine. They include: Timothy W. Hassinger (Admiralty & Maritime law), Richard G. Duplantier, Jr. (Construction law), Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Construction law), Larry G. Canada (Labor and Employment…
John Galloway to Receive Arceneaux Professionalism Award
John Galloway to Receive Arceneaux Professionalism Award
We are proud to announce that John Galloway has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Arceneaux Professionalism Award by the New Orleans Bar Association. The Award is given annually to the member of the Association who best exemplifies…
Firm Director Joe Hassinger Appointed to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
Firm Director Joe Hassinger Appointed to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
Joe Hassinger, a director in the New Orleans office of Galloway Johnson, has been appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve as a Commissioner of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East. The Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood…
Pensacola Jury Returns Successful Verdict for GJTBS Client
Pensacola Jury Returns Successful Verdict for GJTBS Client
GJTBS attorneys from the Pensacola office successfully defended a Chinese buffet restaurant in Panama City, Florida in a dispute over the amount of Plaintiff’s injuries. Todd LaDouceur and Ben Zimmern were able to demonstrate that Plaintiff’s claimed knee injuries were…
GJTBS Obtains Defense Verdict in Workers Compensation Case
GJTBS Obtains Defense Verdict in Workers Compensation Case
Attorney Ben Zimmern from GJTBS’s Pensacola office obtained a defense verdict in Pensacola, Florida where GJTBS’s client was accused of terminating the Plaintiff following Plaintiff’s claim of workers compensation benefits. The defense was able to show that Plaintiff failed to…
Bay County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of GJTBS' client
Bay County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of GJTBS' client
GJTBS obtained a defense verdict while defending a restaurant in Panama City, Florida. The Plaintiff claimed that a dropped tray of partially filled glasses caused her to fall and suffer a hip injury. Mike Grimley and Ben Zimmern demonstrated to…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
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