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Tim Everhart Chosen as…
Tim Everhart Chosen as…
On July 7, Timothy Everhart, an associate at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS), was recognized at the Gulfport Rotary Club’s weekly meeting as Young Rotarian of the Year for 2010- 2011. He was chosen for his outstanding work…
Timothy Hassinger Published in DRI's The Voice…
Timothy Hassinger Published in DRI's The Voice…
Published 6-1-11 by DRI Read online at http://dritoday.org/feature.aspx?id=30 Offshore Exposure Claims: Lessons in Removal, Jurisdiction and Class Certification by Timothy W. Hassinger, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, Mandeville, LA Following Hurricane Katrina, two oilfield workers filed separate suits…
Joe Hassinger Inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America…
Joe Hassinger Inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America…
New Orleans attorney Lambert J. “Joe” Hassinger, Jr., of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, was inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America at the LCA’s Spring Conference and Induction of Fellows in Laguna Beach.
Phillip Howell and Stanley Sterna Win Writing Excellence Award
Phillip Howell and Stanley Sterna Win Writing Excellence Award
The FICPA has named Phillip Howell, CPA, JD of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith and Stanley Sterna, JD of Continental Casualty Company (CNA) as winners of the 2010 Writing Excellence Award.
GJTBS Wins "Best Law Firm Advertisement"…
GJTBS Wins "Best Law Firm Advertisement"…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, Wins “Best Law Firm Advertisement” from the Burton Awards for Legal Achievement sponsored by the Association of Legal Administrators New Orleans, LA, May 11, 2011- Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS)…
National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) 2011 Risk Management Conference a great success…
National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) 2011 Risk Management Conference a great success…
Read all the details at: http://www.retail-merchandiser.com/dailydose/retail-roundup-archive-/1405-forward-pass-.html
Cynthia Thomas Received Delta Safety Society Certificate of Appreciation…
Cynthia Thomas Received Delta Safety Society Certificate of Appreciation…
Cynthia Thomas of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Mandeville, Louisiana office, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Delta Safety Society. The Society was formed in 1942 with the purpose of establishing a collaborative relationship in order to foster a safer…
2011 Pro Bono Publico Award…
2011 Pro Bono Publico Award…
Lindsay Meador in the Lafayette office has been selected to receive the LSBA’s 2011 Pro Bono Publico Award! The Annual Awards Presentation will be held at the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans on May 24th.
Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Joe) invited to become Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America…
Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Joe) invited to become Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America…
Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Joe) invited to become Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one…
Notice from CPSC related to Walking Balls…
Notice from CPSC related to Walking Balls…
Notice from CPSC related to Walking Balls: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11185.html. According to the Notice, the CPSC has informed state amusement ride officials of the risks associated with this product and encourages state officials not to permit this ride in their state.
Learn, Network, and Connect at Galloway’s 8th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Learn, Network, and Connect at Galloway’s 8th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will proudly present the 8th Annual Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The full day of engaging sessions and networking has grown to a…
Galloway’s Mobile, Alabama Team Secures Summary Judgment for Insurer
Galloway’s Mobile, Alabama Team Secures Summary Judgment for Insurer
Nathan Burrow, a Director in Mobile, Alabama for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, delivered pragmatic and forward-thinking representation on behalf of an insurance client in a bad-faith claim arising out of the denial of a fire loss claim under…
Jason Waguespack Selected to New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Jason Waguespack Selected to New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Managing Director Jason Waguespack has been named a 2025 Leadership in Law Honoree by New Orleans CityBusiness. Because this marks Jason’s third time receiving this honor, he will be inducted into the Leadership in Law Hall…
Galloway Attorney Delivers Remarks at U.S. District Court Naturalization Ceremony in New Orleans
Galloway Attorney Delivers Remarks at U.S. District Court Naturalization Ceremony in New Orleans
Special Counsel Megan Jackler, an attorney with Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans and Mandeville offices, was invited to serve as guest speaker at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana’s…
Katrina at 20: How Galloway Turned Crisis Into Growth
Katrina at 20: How Galloway Turned Crisis Into Growth
In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina entered the Gulf of Mexico, quickly intensifying to an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane. On August 29, 2005, it made landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm which caused major devastation in the Greater…
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