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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Recognized in the 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Recognized in the 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
NEW ORLEANS — Nov. 2, 2023 – Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected Purely Peer Review® research and accolades company in the legal profession, announced the release of the 14th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr &…
Three Galloway Attorneys Admitted into the Lafayette Bar Association
Three Galloway Attorneys Admitted into the Lafayette Bar Association
The Lafayette Bar Association held their annual Court Opening on Thursday, October 5th. Our local Galloway office was proud to have three attorneys from Lafayette, Louisiana admitted this year: Hayden Presley, Jacques Migues, and Madeline Smith. Jason Wilson, Director and…
Jason Waguespack Presented with the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award
Jason Waguespack Presented with the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award
Galloway is pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Jason Waguespack, will be honored as the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer of 2023. This year’s award ceremony will be held on October 20th at the Windsor Court Hotel…
31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
New Orleans, LA, August 17, 2023 — Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that 18 lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 13 are recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones…
Overcoming Gender and Racial Bias in the Legal Profession
Overcoming Gender and Racial Bias in the Legal Profession
As millions of people across the world are facing their own internal struggles regarding bias, injustice, and systemic prejudices, it is incredibly important to address bias in the workplace. It is vital to acknowledge that biases exist in every aspect…
Galloway Recognized by Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in Louisiana
Galloway Recognized by Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in Louisiana
Galloway is pleased to announce that the Firm has once again been listed in Chambers USA as a leading firm in Louisiana for insurance law. Chambers USA is one of the most respected and referenced legal directories, and its ranking…
Galloway Expands in St. Louis
Galloway Expands in St. Louis
John Kemppainen, Jennifer Woulfe, and Olivia Findley joined Galloway’s St. Louis, Missouri office and will broaden the Firm’s capabilities in Missouri and Illinois. “We are very pleased to bring this group of attorneys into the Firm,” says Jason Waguespack, Galloway’s…
Galloway Opens New Office in Jacksonville, Florida
Galloway Opens New Office in Jacksonville, Florida
Galloway announces the opening of a new office location in Jacksonville, Florida. Servicing the Greater Jacksonville area is the next step in Galloway’s goal of extending the firm’s Gulf-states footprint and providing the firm’s exceptional services to a broader range…
Galloway Announces 11 New Directors
Galloway Announces 11 New Directors
Galloway is proud to announce the election of 11 attorneys to the role of Director starting January 1 of next year. Read more HERE
Galloway Director Kathleen Charvet Elected as Program Committee Chair for Tulane Law School’s Admiralty Law Institute
Galloway Director Kathleen Charvet Elected as Program Committee Chair for Tulane Law School’s Admiralty Law Institute
Earlier this month, Galloway Director Kathleen K. Charvet was elected as the Program Committee Chair for the 30th Biennial Admiralty Law Institute at Tulane Law School. Tulane is acknowledged around the world as a leader in the admiralty field. Read…
Galloway Lawyers Named to 2024 Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway Lawyers Named to 2024 Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith congratulates five New Orleans lawyers recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s “2024 Top Lawyers” list. The annual list highlights lawyers practicing in New Orleans for outstanding representation in their respective practice areas. This honor is a testament…
Galloway’s Tampa Premises Liability Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in $2 Million Negligence Case
Galloway’s Tampa Premises Liability Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in $2 Million Negligence Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith defense attorneys in Tampa, Florida, secured a complete defense verdict in a negligence case. Sarah Baggett and Brenden Collins delivered result-driven premises liability representation that went way above and way beyond for our clients.…
Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis
Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith sponsored the 67th Annual Gridiron Show on Friday, November 22, 2024. The annual event is presented by The Lawyers Association of St. Louis. Jennifer “Jenny” Woulfe, a Director in the firm’s St. Louis office, participated…
Galloway Takes Center Stage as Headline Sponsor of 2024 Energy Insurance Americas
Galloway Takes Center Stage as Headline Sponsor of 2024 Energy Insurance Americas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a leading law firm in the energy insurance sector, served as headline sponsor of the 2024 Energy Insurance Americas conference on Thursday, November 21, in Houston, Texas. Galloway provides result-driven representation in the oil & gas and…
Galloway Strengthens Bench Depth with Ten Attorneys
Galloway Strengthens Bench Depth with Ten Attorneys
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has added ten attorneys to its growing bench of talented litigators. Strengthening our team in the Gulf South and Midwest, these new attorneys have joined our offices in Gulfport, Dallas, Houston, Lafayette, New Orleans,…
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