Commercial / Corporate

Proven Commercial Litigation Success Across Industries

Galloway tailors its corporate and commercial legal services to meet the specific industries of each client. Our corporate attorneys offer targeted advice within each industry, and the counsel is oriented towards favorable outcomes and backed by years of experience and knowledge.

We are distinctly equipped to handle the complexities and intricacies of corporate and commercial defense matters. Our client partners span the business landscape nationwide, particularly in the Gulf South and Midwest. We represent businesses in diverse sectors, including:

• Healthcare: Robust legal defense services for healthcare providers, hospitals, home health agencies, pharmacy chains, and medical transportation in cases involving medical malpractice.
• Oil & Gas: Addressing industry-specific challenges through key litigation strategies for corporations in the energy sector.
• Energy: Partnering with energy companies navigating complex environmental regulations, compliance, contract disputes, and litigation.
• Construction: Ensuring timely resolution and results by representing contractors, subcontractors, developers, and owners in construction contract law, litigation, and mediation.
• Maritime: Advising vessel owners, charterers, and offshore operators on a wide range of regulatory, arbitration, and litigation matters.
• Retail & Restaurant: Providing counsel on litigation, regulatory compliance, employment, and operational matters for regional and national restaurants, chains, and well-known brands
• Transportation: Proactive legal strategies and tenacious defense for trucking, railroads, and ride-share companies in commercial transportation

Galloway has the industry-specific legal expertise and experience that keeps businesses fully operational, compliant, and well-positioned for growth.

Forging Lasting Partnerships Through Reliability and Trust

As a Firm that has grown over decades through strong referrals and reputation, we understand that the success of a legal relationship and long-term partnership is built on trust and communication. Galloway attorneys apply themselves as dependable extensions of in-house legal teams, with a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, their goals, corporate structure, challenges, and opportunities. We anticipate and immediately address potential issues to guide clients toward positive results and solutions.

Galloway believes in direct, honest communication with consistency, responsiveness, and clear legal advice. We take seriously our role as trusted advisors and partners in achieving business and legal goals. Our meaningful and enduring professional relationships extend far beyond legal representation. With focused and multidisciplinary teams supported by our regional reach, we build strong relationships with clients, providing them with efficient and extensive service.

Comprehensive Corporate Legal Services

Galloway provides strategic legal services so an organization can achieve growth, expansion, and success. From public and private corporations to LLCs and nonprofits, we serve corporations in a wide variety of ways, including:

• Corporate Governance and Structure: Advising businesses on ownership rights and corporate framework.
• HR, Employment Law, and Workers’ Compensation: Working with employers on civil rights issues,  internal human resources policies, employment agreements, handbooks, workplace safety, and business productivity.
• Acquisitions: Structuring strategic mergers and acquisitions that benefit long-term objectives.
• Corporate Transactions: Transactional work includes creating and analyzing service agreements, by-laws, operating agreements, and other corporate documents.

Whether advising on day-to-day operations or offering their expertise on employment matters, Galloway lawyers bring practical approaches and solutions that help businesses achieve their legal and business objectives.

Commercial Litigation: Resolving Disputes with Proactive, Results-Oriented Strategies

We are proactive and thorough in corporate defense and litigation. Whether the matter is simple or complex, Galloway provides clients with effective legal strategies that aim to prevent issues from arising. We understand the potential and significant impacts to business operations that litigation can bring. Our ultimate goal is resolving conflicts and disputes efficiently and effectively while protecting business interests.

Once a matter is opened, Galloway corporate lawyers employ a comprehensive approach to defense and litigation, including:

• Early Case Assessment: We evaluate each case from each angle, investigating risks, and identifying the best strategy for each client. Thorough analysis allows our experienced attorneys to develop individual and tailored strategies that mitigate risk and optimize efficiency.
• Litigation Plans and Cost-Containment Strategies: Our team of attorneys collaborate with clients to develop litigation plans that are focused on achieving favorable outcomes in each matter. We deliver value while optimizing resources to exceed expectations.
• Risk Transfer and Management: Within the complex business environment, managing risk is a critical aspect to our successful strategies. Minimizing liabilities ensures our clients are well-prepared to navigate the intricacies of an ever-evolving landscape.
• Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution: In some cases, avoiding litigation is the end goal. Our attorneys have significant expertise in resolving disputes and conflicts through mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and settlement.
• Dispositive Motion: Galloway litigators remain fully prepared to tenaciously advocate for clients through effective court motions that are designed to secure the best result for our clients.
• Trial Strategies: When trial is required, our team is ready to take matters to court, employing aggressive and skilled strategies. Galloway’s experienced litigators leverage their extensive expertise in jury selection, oral arguments, depositions, and decisive approaches to litigation to represent our clients with confidence.
• Multidisciplinary and Multijurisdictional Approach: Galloway’s regional reach across seven states, with the ability to counsel national clients on local matters, is a major advantage of working with our Firm. We can easily collaborate and draw on expertise across practice groups and offices, seamlessly working on cases across our service area.

We partner with our clients to achieve success inside and outside the courtroom so they can operate their business with confidence while navigating any legal challenges.

24/7 Emergency Response: Ready When You Need Us

When accidents happen and crisis occurs, our Emergency Response Team is available to assist clients with immediate legal support. No matter the issue, our team responds quickly and decisively in areas such as investigations and crisis management. Galloway is equipped to effectively counsel their clients during high-pressure and high-stake situations.

Our ability to respond to urgent matters with accuracy and professionalism makes the difference for our clients continuing or resuming their business operations with minimal disruptions. Swift action mitigates damage, protects business assets, and manages legal ramifications.

Galloway: Champions of the Greater Good

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith supports the communities we serve, giving back to civic and community organizations. Our attorneys engage with causes that make meaningful differences in the lives of others, while not losing sight of our mission to serve as strategic advocates for clients in cases that shape industries and public policies.

Galloway actively participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification through Diversity Lab. This engagement with Mansfield and its rigorous certification process solidifies the Firm’s focus on ensuring all talent have a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership.

We are passionate about protecting our clients’ business interests and contributing to the region we serve. With a legacy of success across decades, Galloway is the firm to trust for corporate defense and litigation needs. Our experience in a number of industries, our proactive strategies, and our focus on long-term and successful partnerships sets us apart as a leader in the Gulf South and Midwest.

• Experienced Attorneys: Our team of over 135 experienced attorneys has expertise in corporate defense and litigation.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of key industries in the economic landscape from healthcare to maritime.
• Proven Success: Decades of history achieving favorable outcomes for clients through early resolution to courtroom victories.
• Client-Focused: Tailored and individualized strategies that align with risk appetite and business goals

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith serves as a trusted legal partner, offering adept counsel with a dedication to client success. We go way above and way beyond through every corporate legal challenge.