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Kathleen K. Charvet and Jason Waguespack to Present at the 30th Biennial Admiralty Law Institute hosted by Tulane University Law School
Kathleen K. Charvet and Jason Waguespack to Present at the 30th Biennial Admiralty Law Institute hosted by Tulane University Law School
New Orleans Directors Kathleen K. Charvet and Jason Waguespack will be speaking at the Admiralty Law Institute hosted by Tulane University Law School. The program will take place on March 20-22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kathleen will be speaking…
Galloway Director Nicole Fluet Presented at the 12th Annual Orlando Claims Association Continuing Education Seminar & Cook-Off
Galloway Director Nicole Fluet Presented at the 12th Annual Orlando Claims Association Continuing Education Seminar & Cook-Off
Galloway Director Nicole Fluet presented on mediation techniques at the 12th Annual Orlando Claims Association Continuing Education Seminar & Cook-Off held in Maitland, Florida on March 7, 2024. This one-of-a-kind event allowed the claims community to gather, to earn continuing…
Galloway Welcomes New Associates to Florida, Louisiana, and Texas Offices
Galloway Welcomes New Associates to Florida, Louisiana, and Texas Offices
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to welcome new associates to our talented team of Gulf South attorneys. We look forward to their experience and expertise contributing to our representation. Associate Jeanneth Miranda has begun working in the…
Galloway announces the promotions of our new Directors
Galloway announces the promotions of our new Directors
Each year, a dedicated internal committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations for promotion to Director, carefully assessing candidates against the firm’s criteria. We are pleased to announce the following outstanding Galloway attorneys who have recently achieved this well-deserved milestone: Joshua…
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…
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 litigation in…
New Orleans Maritime Attorneys Featured as the Face of Maritime Law
New Orleans Maritime Attorneys Featured as the Face of Maritime Law
New Orleans maritime attorneys, and members of Galloway’s Longshore team in Louisiana, have been featured as the Face of Maritime Law by New Orleans Magazine in its May 2025 issue. Kathleen Charvet, Heather Angelico, Francis Waguespack, and Bobbi Roquemore represent the maritime expertise and experience that Galloway…
Mobile, Alabama Lawyer Procures Dismissal in Real Estate Case
Mobile, Alabama Lawyer Procures Dismissal in Real Estate Case
In the Circuit Court of Baldwin County, Alabama, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith real estate lawyer George Gaston quickly procured a summary judgment dismissal of all claims against our client, a realtor appointed by a divorce judge to sell a martial…
New Orleans Attorneys Recognized as Top Women in Law
New Orleans Attorneys Recognized as Top Women in Law
Kathleen Charvet and Suzette Marie Smith, experienced attorneys in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, have been named Top Women in Law by New Orleans Magazine in the April 2025 issue. Nominated and voted on by their peers, Kathleen…
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