Housing Authority Defense

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith defends housing authorities and their partners in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters across the Gulf South and Midwest. With offices in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri, our experienced attorneys are trusted by public entities and private housing providers when disputes and litigation put operations at risk.

Defending Public Housing Authorities
Public housing authorities operate under profound regulatory oversight and frequent litigation exposure. Galloway attorneys understand the unique challenges faced by these entities, from HUD investigations and fair housing complaints to premises liability and contract disputes.

We defend housing authorities in matters involving:

• Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
• Habitability claims
• Wrongful eviction and due process disputes
• Employment and labor issues
• Vendor contract disputes
• Casualty and Construction Litigation

Our team collaborates with boards, general counsel, and executive directors to navigate litigation without disrupting essential services. We stand ready whether the matter is resolved early or goes to court.

Representing Private Partners
We also partner with property managers, developers, contractors, and service providers that work with public housing authorities. These businesses can face liability due to their proximity to subsidized housing, especially claims involving tenant injury, discrimination, or maintenance disputes.

Our services include:

• Defending property managers in FHA claims tied to housing authority units
• Advising on indemnity, insurance, and risk transfer
• Litigating premises liability and construction defects
• Resolving conflicts between housing authority requirements and private operations

Galloway works diligently with our clients to preserve their business relationships while minimizing exposure amid politics, public pressure, or federal oversight.

Regional Reach and Expertise
State law, municipal codes, and federal guidelines all heavily influence housing authority defense. Our multi-state service area gives us insight and multi-jurisdictional teams to address how courts and regulators interpret housing-related obligations and defenses. From New Orleans to St. Louis, we know how housing authorities operate, and most importantly, how to tailor legal strategies to produce results within those realities.

We defend clearly, efficiently, and strategically with trial experience and government awareness. Public agencies facing federal complaints or private companies facing housing-related litigation both turn to Galloway for our disciplined and focused approach: know the law and resolve the dispute with minimal disruption to business.