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Galloway Continues Team Growth in Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri
Galloway Continues Team Growth in Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has added additional depth to our experienced and talented team. Across the Gulf South and Midwest, our attorneys provide result-driven representation that goes way above and way beyond as champions for the greater good.…
Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas
Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas
John Kemppainen, a Director in Galloway’s St. Louis office, will present on Bullying & Hazing in Youth Sports at the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas on Friday, September 20. SERMA is the first risk…
Galloway Joins Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025 as Champions for Diversity
Galloway Joins Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025 as Champions for Diversity
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is proud to announce that our firm has joined the Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025. We strive to be champions for diversity and inclusion, building a firm that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workforce, knowing that…
Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith continues to grow its talented team with the addition of attorneys in our Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Gulfport offices. We greatly anticipate their result-driven representation by going way above and way beyond for our…
Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America®
Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America®
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that 30 Galloway attorneys have been recognized by their peers and will be included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.…
Galloway Attorneys Presenting Panel for ACC Houston
Galloway Attorneys Presenting Panel for ACC Houston
Adraon Greene, a construction attorney in Galloway’s Houston office, and Dallas-based insurance defense attorney McKenzie Brown will present an educational panel at the ACC Houston – Association of Corporate Counsel 2024 Annual Symposium on Thursday August 15 at the Houstonian Hotel. Adraon…
Maritime and Insurance Defense Attorney Andy Waters Named Finalist for LADC Award
Maritime and Insurance Defense Attorney Andy Waters Named Finalist for LADC Award
Andy Waters, a maritime and insurance defense attorney in Galloway’s New Orleans office, has been named a finalist for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel 2024 Frank L. Maraist Award. This prestigious award recognizes young lawyers who have outstanding achievements in their…
Galloway Adds Associates to Fort Lauderdale Team
Galloway Adds Associates to Fort Lauderdale Team
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is growing its results-driven representation in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office with two associates joining the dedicated team of attorneys. We are thrilled to welcome them, and we look forward to the many ways…
Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself – Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam
Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself – Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam
Across the Gulf South and Midwest, bar candidates are diligently preparing for the upcoming bar examinations. As the culmination of law school and a necessity to begin a legal practice, the bar exam represents a pivotal moment for prospective attorneys.…
Galloway Ranked by Chambers USA for Third Year in a Row
Galloway Ranked by Chambers USA for Third Year in a Row
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith has been recognized for the third year in a row as a leading firm in Louisiana for insurance law by Chambers USA. As one of the most respected and referenced legal directories in the world, Chambers USA bases…
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorneys Jason Waguespack and Andy Waters of New Orleans have been published in The Arbitrator, the quarterly and respected industry publication of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators. With law clerk Fraser Mitchell assisting with valuable legal research, Jason…
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
When recognizable couples sign marital agreements, the media takes notice and the agreement becomes celebrity gossip with flashy headlines and pictures. It’s often overlooked, however, that a growing number of everyday couples are turning to postnuptial agreements as a smart…
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
In today’s complex business environment, effectively managing risk through strategic insurance solutions is essential. A strategy that’s gaining popularity among mid-sized and large businesses is the use of captive insurance. Captive insurance offers a flexible and cost-effective way for companies…
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
The legal profession is built on advocacy and argument, so naturally, civility may seem like a quaint idea when the stakes are so high. But let me assure you – civility is not weakness. It is strength under control. It…
Houston Litigators Obtain Complete Dismissal of $1 Million Claim
Houston Litigators Obtain Complete Dismissal of $1 Million Claim
Houston attorneys Denise Lambert and Jonathon Austin obtained a complete dismissal of a Plaintiff’s Petition in Harris County, Texas. Denise and Jonathon delivered strategic defense representation that protected our clients’ business. Galloway continues to go way above and way beyond for clients facing complex…
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