Highlighting its legal excellence and regional reach, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized as a 2027 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers. Galloway is a full-service defense firm with 14 offices and 140 attorneys handling matters in state and federal courts across Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Missouri.
Galloway’s 2027 ranking by Best Law Firms reflects the high quality representation across industries and across state lines. To be considered for Best Law Firms, at least one lawyer in the firm must be recognized as a Best Lawyer. Galloway previously announced in August 2026 that their attorneys were named to both The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2027
Nationwide Ranking for Galloway
Galloway continues to provide business-forward, pragmatic representation in key practice areas. The Firm’s Admiralty and Maritime Law practice has been recognized nationally in Tier 1; the recognition follows its ranking in Chambers USA earlier this year.
Ranked nationally in Tier 2, Galloway’s insurance law practice has been a consistent hallmark of the Firm throughout its founding and growth in the Gulf South and Midwest.
Galloway’s Gulfport Office Regionally Recognized
Galloway anchors its Mississippi representation through its Gulfport office, managed by Director Matthew Williams. The team handles matters from Jackson to the Coast, and has been recognized by Best Law Firms in:
- Tier 1: Insurance Law; Litigation – Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
- Tier 2: Litigation – Construction
Houston Recognition in Texas
The Houston office was Galloway’s first outside of Louisiana and continues to grow its Texas representation. Director Kelly Hartmann manages our Houston, Dallas, and The Woodlands offices, ensuring our attorneys provide business-forward representation across Texas venues. Houston has been recognized as a Best Law Firm for:
- Tier 1: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Litigation – Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Galloway Louisiana Offices Named Best Law Firm
Galloway was founded in Louisiana and maintains a strong presence throughout the state. The Lafayette office is managed by Director Jason Wilson, and the Acadiana team has been recognized in Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law.
Director Frederick “Billy” Swaim manages our Greater New Orleans offices. This year, we ranked regionally in:
- Tier 1: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Insurance Law; Litigation – Construction; Litigation – Insurance; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Tier 2: Employment Law – Management; Environmental Law; Family Law; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
- Tier 3: Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
St. Louis Recognized Regionally
The St. Louis office, managed by Director Stephen Moore, provides strategic legal service for clients operating in Missouri and Illinois. Best Law Firms has recognized St. Louis for:
- Tier 1: Litigation – Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Tier 2: Insurance Law
Galloway Reach in Florida Recognized
Galloway has in-market strength through four Florida offices. Our Pensacola office is managed by “Mike” Grimley, while our Tampa office is managed by Phillip Howell. Both Pensacola and Tampa have been named to Tier 1 in Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance.
About Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is recognized as a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South, Midwest, and nationwide. Our team goes way above and way beyond as a trusted, reliable, and strategic partner to our clients. Skilled in handling complex corporate litigation and dedicated to delivering exceptional results, Galloway attorneys proactively anticipate challenges and opportunities to ensure our clients’ business thrives. For more information, visit www.gallowaylawfirm.com
About Best Law Firms ®
Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers® and respected for over 14 years, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on a nation and metropolitan scale, providing legal professionals with an elevated stature from the Best Law Firms recognition. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com