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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 Adds Expertise with Talented Lawyers in Georgia and Louisiana
Galloway Adds Expertise with Talented Lawyers in Georgia and Louisiana
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith continues to grow its robust team of experienced attorneys with the addition of two lawyers in Georgia and Louisiana. We are excited to welcome them to the firm and believe they will be champions…
Director Timothy Hassinger Publishes Book on Louisiana Civil Procedure
Director Timothy Hassinger Publishes Book on Louisiana Civil Procedure
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith proudly announces the release of a new book written by Director Timothy Hassinger. Published by LexisNexis, this practical and step-by-step resource will be a necessity in legal libraires for those practicing in Louisiana’s state…
Galloway Associate Honored with Young Lawyer Award by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Associate Honored with Young Lawyer Award by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Associate Athina Lehovitis has been recognized as the 2024 James A. Dixon Young Lawyer Award winner by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. The Young Lawyers award honors an exceptional young lawyer who goes above and beyond to show promise and…
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Setting the Scene Effective workplace oversight isn’t just an HR ideal — it’s a company’s first line of defense against risk, liability, and reputational harm. When managers enforce policies consistently and act on warning signs, they protect both people and…
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
A recent decision by Administrative Law Judge John Herke provides guidance when a claimant attempts to submit deposition or unsworn testimony in lieu of testifying live at Formal Hearing. With DBA claimants continuing to allege claims related to delayed-onset psychological…
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. As a full-service and proactive corporate defense firm that prioritizes the highest level of client service and strategic partnerships, Galloway stands at the…
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Louisiana trial attorney Richard Duplantier, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans offices, has been selected to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In joining ABOTA, Rick brings decades…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
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