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Summary Judgment Against Seller That Misrepresented Title Defect…
Summary Judgment Against Seller That Misrepresented Title Defect…
Summary Judgment Against Seller That Misrepresented Title Defect GJTBS represented a national title insurer in an action to enforce an indemnification agreement and warranty signed by a seller that the client relied upon in closing a real estate transaction, but…
Summary Judgment Obtained on Behalf of Insurance Carrier Client…
Summary Judgment Obtained on Behalf of Insurance Carrier Client…
GJTBS recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurance carrier client in a first-party property claim. The Plaintiff, an animal removal services company, took an assignment from the insureds/homeowners, and claimed that bats had infested the property and the…
Missouri Court Invokes Ethridge to Deny Equitable Subrogation…
Missouri Court Invokes Ethridge to Deny Equitable Subrogation…
Missouri Court Invokes Ethridge to Deny Equitable Subrogation Blog written by Scott B. Mueller, Special Counsel at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith in St. Louis, Missouri
Public Bid Protest Verdict in Louisiana…
Public Bid Protest Verdict in Louisiana…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith (GJTBS) wins a public bid protest challenging the division of facility planning, State of Louisiana on a public university construction project. The judge issued an injunction prohibiting the award to another contractor. The legal issue…
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 &…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
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…
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