Exemplifying its regional reach and talented roster of defense attorneys, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its St. Louis office were included in St. Louis Magazine’s “2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers” list. The annual list recognizes the Midwestern city’s top legal talent that have been honored by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America®.
71 Galloway attorneys were named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, leading to the Firm being ranked by Best Law Firms nationally in 3 practice areas and regionally in six metropolitan areas, including St. Louis.
Stephen Moore
Stephen Moore serves at the Managing Director of Galloway’s St. Louis office and has served clients in Missouri after relocating there after Hurricane Katrina. His clients appreciate his proactive communication, responsiveness, and his art of trying cases through persuasive advocacy. Stephen was recognized by Best Lawyers for Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants.
Carolyn Geoghegan
Born and raised in St. Louis, Carolyn Geoghegan provides her clients the closest personal attention to incorporate their goals and feedback into actionable legal strategies. She has over 20 years of experience advocating for businesses, professionals, individuals, and insurers. Carolyn was recognized for Litigation – Insurance and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.
John Kemppainen
John Kemppainen serves as President of the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) in addition to his full docket of complex cases in Missouri and Illinois. With over 30 years of courtroom experience, he defends personal injury, products liability, wrongful death, and class action cases. John was recognized by Best Lawyers for Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
Jennifer “Jenny” Woulfe
The 2025 President of the Lawyers Association of St. Louis, Jennifer “Jenny” Woulfe implements key litigation strategies supplemented by a deep understanding of her clients’ industry and a commitment to exceptional client service. Her clients depend on her abilities inside and outside the courtroom in complex liability matters. Jennifer was recognized for Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
