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Ben Zimmern Chosen As LeaP Class 2012…
Ben Zimmern Chosen As LeaP Class 2012…
Congratulations to Benjamin Zimmern, an associate in our Pensacola office, and the rest of the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2012 for completing the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) program in an effort to better their community by strengthening their leadership skills and…
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…
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
New Orleans Maritime Attorney Published in “Following the Fifth” Kathleen Charvet, an admiralty and maritime attorney in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, has published an article in the inaugural edition of Following the Fifth, a new publication from the Bar Association…
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Compliance Considerations for the End of the Year With many employers finalizing year-end bonuses and preparing for 2026 recruiting, questions continue to arise regarding pay transparency requirements and the proper classification of bonuses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Edward Krakauer, an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, won a motion for summary judgment in a complex first party residential case. With sophisticated representation, the Galloway team achieved another positive outcome on…
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
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