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Joe Hassinger to Speak at LCA Conference
Joe Hassinger to Speak at LCA Conference
Joe Hassinger To Speak at LCA Conference New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger has been selected to present at the Louisiana Claims Association Annual Conference in June. His presentation will be “Negotiating Roadblocks to Successful Mediation.” In addition to maintaining a…
Mold Exposure Class Action
Mold Exposure Class Action
On September 17, 2012, David M. Moragas successfully argued before Chief Judge Brian A. Jackson in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, in a mold case against a hotel, a general contractor, and a subcontractor…
Office of Public Health Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening the State Process for Retail Food Inspections
Office of Public Health Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening the State Process for Retail Food Inspections
Thursday, December 20, 2012 | Contact: Bureau of Media & Communications (225) 342-1532 Baton Rouge: Today, Louisiana health officials unveiled their plan, in development since February 2012, for enhancing the state’s health inspection process for retail food establishments. In a…
St. Louis Office Obtains Trial Decision in Deed Reformation Case
St. Louis Office Obtains Trial Decision in Deed Reformation Case
Attorneys in GJTBS’s St. Louis Office, Scott B. Mueller and Kristin Steinkamp recently obtained a trial verdict in St. Louis County on a contentious action in equity to reform a Deed of Trust on behalf of a national lender that…
Six GJTBS Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Six GJTBS Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith congratulates its attorneys who were named “Top Lawyers” in the November 2012 issue of New Orleans Magazine: Larry Canada, Rick Duplantier, John Galloway, Tim Hassinger, Teresa Martin, and Jason Waguespack. New Orleans Magazine contracted…
Chinese Drywall Defense Verdict
Chinese Drywall Defense Verdict
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 3, 2012 CONTACT: Joe Hassinger, Director PHONE: 504-648-6294 E-MAIL: jhassinger@gjtbs.com CHINESE DRYWALL DEFENSE VERDICT New Orleans, LA – This afternoon a jury in United States District Court in New Orleans vindicated local distributor Interior Exterior…
Successful Subrogation
Successful Subrogation
Successful Subrogation Presented by Doris T. Bobadilla, Esq. to the CEU Institute
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy
We extend our thoughts and prayers to our friends on the East Coast as you deal with Hurricane Sandy. We hope that you and your families are safe and secure. As you recover from the storm, please call if we…
New Case Decisions in Louisiana – October 2012
New Case Decisions in Louisiana – October 2012
Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation In Doe v. Southern Gyms, LLC, 92 So.3d 654 (La. App. 3rd Cir. 6/6/12) a defendant appealed certification of a class by the trial court, alleging the trial court had abused its discretion by…
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
Galloway Houston Secures Defense Victory in Southern District of Texas
Galloway Houston Secures Defense Victory in Southern District of Texas
Director Adraon D. Greene and Associate Nadia Savo secured a summary judgment on behalf of a national retail client in a trip and fall case in the Southern District of Texas. The experienced team at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith delivered another…
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorney Nicole Fluet was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph P. Metzger Outstanding Achievement Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. She was honored at the association’s annual Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando,…
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
In July 2024, our Florida team of attorneys alerted clients on significant changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court that took effect on January 1, 2025. Galloway’s four Florida offices – Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville – coordinated…
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently undergoing strategic reorientation under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea R. Lucas. While enforcement priorities are being re-calibrated, the agency’s ability to implement broad policy adjustments is presently constrained by its lack…
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its team in Jacksonville has secured a complete summary judgment victory in favor of our client, a Florida homeowners’ association, in a case involving a challenge to mandatory membership and assessment obligations. The Court…
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