Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

National Take Your Dog to Work Day means more in Galloway's Lafayette office. Associate Hayden Presley and his guide dog Sawyer make a dynamic duo who continually push boundaries and break barriers. Sawyer assists Hayden in navigating daily tasks so Hayden can consistently step up on behalf of his clients. We're proud to have Hayden, Sawyer, and all our furry office companions on our team! #TakeYourDogToWork #NationalTakeYourDogToWorkDay #ServiceDogs #OfficeDogs #MansBestFriend #VisuallyImpaired #LouisianaLawyer #GalloWAY

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is thrilled to recognize our directors celebrating anniversaries with our firm this summer. These attorneys are a strong representation of what our firm offers - years of expertise, proven results, dedication, and legal excellence inside and outside the courtroom. A highly respected trial lawyer in our #NewOrleans office, Rick Duplantier is celebrating his 34th anniversary. Rick thoroughly understands his clients' business and corporate priorities with extensive experience in litigation and transactional matters. He is a prominent leader in the legal and civic communities, currently serving as a Commissioner of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority-East. Celebrating his 21st anniversary is Frederick W. (Billy) Swaim III. Practicing in his hometown of New Orleans and recognized for his expertise in maritime law, Billy has presented nationally and internationally while also teaching classes as an adjunct professor at Loyola University New Orleans and Tulane University. The Managing Director of our #StLouis office, Stephen J. Moore is marking his 18th year with our firm. Starting our St. Louis office after relocating there with his family following Hurricane Katrina, Stephen loves the art of trying a case and is passionate about collaborating on the process of assembling a case. Jason E. Wilson celebrated his 14th anniversary in our #Lafayette office. Focused on doing things the right way, Jason provides careful analysis and practical solutions when advising his clients. He maintains an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has successfully litigated at all levels of state and federal courts in Louisiana. Marking his 12th year is Trip McCormick, who diligently protects his clients' legal interests from our New Orleans office. A former high school English teacher and writer, Trip focuses his practice on commercial litigation, particularly in the areas of construction and energy. Ryan O'Connor has gone above and beyond in New Orleans for the past nine years. His uncompromising attention to detail fuels his desire to understand all facets of a case so that his clients can be well informed throughout the legal process. In #Houston, Andy Krone is celebrating his sixth year at Galloway. Prior to his legal career, Andy was a professional in the banking and finance industry, experience which allows him to assess case details quickly and provides a deep understanding of how a claim will affect his client's business. A leader in our #FortLauderdale office, Paula Campione is marking her sixth year with our firm. Working best under pressure, Paula defuses challenging situations with sensibility and humility, taking pride in providing thorough evaluations and aggressive advocacy. Please join us in congratulating our attorneys on their milestones! #Litigation #Maritime #Insurance #Construction #Transportation #Finance #GallowayJohnsonTompkinsBurrSmith

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's experienced attorneys, with years of expertise and positive outcomes in the boardroom and courtroom, were asked what kept them up at night, what strategies they employed to conquer those fears, and what advice they would give to those taking the bar exam this month. Directors Matthew Williams, Jose Barro, III, McKenzie Brown, Anna Pearl Kirkpatrick, and Jennifer Woulfe share their insights, advice, and guidance on our website. Click through to see a snapshot, and head to our website to read more! #JulyBarExam #BarExam #TakingTheBar #MississippiLawyer #LouisianaLawyer #TexasLawyer #FloridaLawyer #MissouriLawyer #GallowayJohnsonTompkinsBurrSmith

Galloway offices across the firm are hosting their summer parties, with each office beating the heat and having fun in their own ways. In Mandeville, Louisiana, team members and their families gathered by the pool for an afternoon of food, drinks, and Galloway family fun. We champion each other inside and outside the office, knowing that teamwork is a crucial element to our result-driven representation. Check out the great pictures from Mandeville's summer party! #LouisianaLawyer #OfficeSummerParty #GallowayJohnsonTompkinsBurrSmith

Galloway is building a robust and dynamic team of talented attorneys in the Gulf South and Midwest. We're thrilled to recognize Associate and Special Counsel attorneys celebrating their anniversary with the firm during the month of July. Special Counsel Kirsten Freiheit has brought her proactive and efficient approach to cases for one year in our #FortLauderdale office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, premises liability, and trucking and transportation cases. Frances McGinnis is also celebrating her first year at Galloway in our Mandeville, #Louisiana, office. With years of success and experience, she partners with clients in the insurance industry, primarily on coverage, insurer defense, and defense of insureds. Associate Brenden Collins, Esq. practices in his hometown of #Tampa, Florida. Brenden focuses on civil litigation, first-party property, premises liability, and construction defect matters across Florida. He's been a valuable member of our team for three years. A key contributor to our #Dallas office, Jordan White is celebrating his first year with Galloway. He primarily focuses on insurance defense litigation, with experience in minimal automobile insurance policy cases and commercial trucking cases. We are fortunate to have these outstanding individuals on our team. Thank you, Kirsten, Frances, Brenden and Jordan, for the many ways that you go above and beyond for our Firm and our clients! #WorkAnniversary #FloridaLawyer #LouisianaLawyer #TexasLawyer #Insurance #Trucking #Transportation #Litigation #GallowayLawFirm #LegalExcellence

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith will proudly present the 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference on October 24, 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in #NewOrleans. Registration for this FREE event is now open. Join our experienced insurance defense attorneys, who go above and beyond to deliver positive results, for a full day of diverse programming with CLE/CE credits, networking, and New Orleans cuisine. Galloway has been ranked for the third year in a row for our leadership in insurance law in Louisiana by Chambers USA, and our litigators have years of expertise and successes in handling insurance coverage, bad faith, claims, and liability matters. Our knowledgeable team will share key insights gained from partnering with clients in #Louisiana and across the #GulfSouth. Join our attorneys, insurance professionals and professional colleagues in this dynamic conference in the Crescent City. For more information on our New Orleans conference, please contact Tim Hassinger. Please note that advanced registration is required, and registration may be accessed at the link in the comments. #Claims #Insurance #LegalIssues #GallowayLawFirm #LegalExcellence

Summer is in full swing across Galloway's thirteen offices in the Gulf South and Midwest. Many of our offices take the summer as an opportunity to relax, to recharge, and to have fun together. Two of our Florida offices recently held their summer outings. In #Jacksonville, the Galloway team enjoyed working together and having fun in a local escape room before a delicious dinner. Further south, our #FortLauderdale team members and their families gathered for a great summer picnic. We are building a great team across our Firm, where team members champion each other and all of us champion our clients and communities. Teamwork is a crucial and enriching element to our legal leadership. For more information on Galloway and our team openings, please visit our website. #Teamwork #LegalExcellence

Our #Houston office let freedom ring earlier this week, as the team celebrated the Fourth of July together. Each office celebrates in their own way, building office camaraderie and reflecting the unique culture of each city. We champion each other, our clients, and our communities. #FourthOfJuly #OfficeParty #Texas #GallowayLawFirm

On this Independence Day, Galloway celebrates the perennial principles of freedom, justice, and equality for all. As we celebrate with family and friends, we honor the courage and vision on which American democracy was built. On behalf of our firm, we wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! #USA #Freedom #Justice #Independence #FourthOfJuly

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has earned another victory in protecting our clients' business in the trucking and transportation industry. Director Tim Hassinger and Associate G. Colin Parker tried a case to verdict in Galveston District Court. After an interstate collision in Texas, The City of Texas City filed suit for the total loss of its ambulance that was struck by an approaching 18-wheeler, seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages as a result. After the Plaintiff rested, however, Galloway moved for directed verdict, arguing the Plaintiff failed to establish damages through admissible evidence at trial. The Court agreed, granted a directed verdict, and dismissed the Plaintiff's claims. Galloway attorneys like Tim and Colin go above and beyond in partnering with our clients to deliver positive outcomes that exceed their business objectives. Backed by the firm's 24/7 Emergency and Rapid Response team, our trucking & transportation attorneys are able to assist immediately in claims, trial preparation, and litigation. And as evident in this case, our knowledge, expertise, and successful strategies in trucking and transportation litigation led to a positive outcome for Galloway and our clients. #Trucking #Litigation #TexasLawyer #GallowayLawFirm #LegalExcellence