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Cynthia Thomas Retires From Law Practice…
Cynthia Thomas Retires From Law Practice…
Cynthia J. Thomas of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Mandeville Office Retires From Law New Orleans, Louisiana (April 2, 2012) – Cynthia J. Thomas of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is retiring after 33 years of…
GJTBS Lands Title Resolution Team…
GJTBS Lands Title Resolution Team…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is excited to announce the addition of the Title Resolution Team to the St. Louis office. The group is led by attorney Scott B. Mueller, a former Principal of Danna McKitrick, P.C., and…
Mike Grimley Received Highest Peer Review Rating…
Mike Grimley Received Highest Peer Review Rating…
J. Michael Grimley Jr. of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Pensacola Office Received Highest Peer Review Rating™ from LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell
NRRDA Annual Conference a Resounding Success…
NRRDA Annual Conference a Resounding Success…
The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association held its third annual conference in San Diego February 22-24th. GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger was privileged to serve as the Conference Advisor – the member of the NRRDA Board of Directors responsible for organization and oversight of the Conference.
Owner-Caused Construction Damages and Delays…
Owner-Caused Construction Damages and Delays…
Larry G. Canada, Director with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith, wrote an intriguing article entitled, “Owner-Caused Construction Damages and Delays: A Football Analogy” featured in this issue of the Professional Liability Defense Quarterly.
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Litigators To New Orleans Office…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Litigators To New Orleans Office…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Litigators To New Orleans Office Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Attorneys To Its New Orleans, Louisiana Office New Orleans, LA (December 29, 2011) – Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr &…
Louisiana Super Lawyer and Rising Stars Announced…
Louisiana Super Lawyer and Rising Stars Announced…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC Has Seven Attorneys Named To Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars’ List
GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger Passes the IALDA Gavel…
GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger Passes the IALDA Gavel…
GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger Passes the IALDA Gavel GJTBS Director Lambert J. Hassinger (“Joe”) has completed his two year term as president of IALDA, the International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association. “I am pleased to pass the gavel to my…
Ron Capehart Appointed Director at Large of the TADC…
Ron Capehart Appointed Director at Large of the TADC…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is pleased to announce that Ron T. Capehart of its Houston office has been appointed to serve as a Director at Large for the Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
Phillip Howell Receives Highest Peer Review Rating™ from LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®
Phillip Howell Receives Highest Peer Review Rating™ from LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®
Tampa, FL – December 13, 2012 – Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is proud to announce that Phillip S. Howell has received LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®’s highest Peer Review Rating. Phillip S. Howell was given an “AV” rating from his peers, which…
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 7, 2024 – Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys secured a summary dismissal in Louisiana, with James Prather and Frances McGinnis exemplifying the result-driven representation that has made Galloway a premier insurance defense firm in the Gulf South. Plaintiff/Named Insured owned and…
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
In just a few short months, Special Counsel Catherine Arpen has notched several wins for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith clients in Florida. Catherine joined the Jacksonville office in July 2024, and in short order, she has gone way…
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in the firm’s Gulfport office were granted summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Director Matthew Williams, Special Counsel Susan Bruhnke, and Associate Clayton Welch delivered result-driven representation for our client,…
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith presented the Claims and Litigation New Orleans Conference on Thursday, October 24, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The daylong and annual event featured captivating presentations and lively conversation among industry professionals and Galloway’s skilled…
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