Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

From regularly speaking at conferences and seminars, managing a full caseload in our #Tampa office, and raising two young children, Nicole Fluet balances an active life inside and outside the courtroom. In our latest Balancing Success series, we catch up with the Florida litigator on what healthy work life balance looks like for her and her family, adjusting goals, and intentionally making time for the things and people that mean the most. Find more insights from Nicole and our team on juggling it all: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gF6kG-E5

Autumn George and her team in Jacksonville secured a complete summary judgment win for a Florida homeowners' association in a case that challenged mandatory membership and assessments. The Court upheld the enforceability of the HOA's governing documents and confirmed the covenants were properly recorded and binding. Read more on our website about our strategic representation in HOA matters. 

Galloway prides itself on its longstanding partnerships and the strong reputation it has built for decades. Our Directors, especially those celebrating their firm anniversary in July, go way above and way beyond in providing excellent client service that yields positive outcomes for businesses in the Gulf South and Midwest. We greatly appreciate their leadership and dedication to our clients and our team. In #NewOrleans, Rick Duplantier is a strategic litigator defending complex litigation including liability and environmental claims. His deep trial experience and steady hand in high-stakes corporate matters has been trusted across industries. Frederick W. (Billy) Swaim III brings clarity, confidence, and focus to commercial, construction, and maritime litigation from our New Orleans office. Another seasoned trial lawyer, he builds lasting partnerships with insurers and corporations. Stephen J. Moore started and currently manages our #StLouis office, and his collaborative and efficient approach to litigation makes a significant impact on our Midwest clients. He frequently handles construction, liability, and commercial matters. With an uncompromising attention to detail, Ryan O'Connor guides his clients through proactive strategies to achieve their business goals. He focuses on transportation litigation in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. In #Houston, Andy Krone relentlessly pursues successful outcomes at trial or in mediation, leveraging his experience in the finance industry to provide a deep understanding of how legal matters affect the bottom line. He focuses on construction and trucking litigation in Texas. From our #FortLauderdale office, Paula Campione takes pride in providing thorough evaluation and aggressive advocacy in insurance, construction, and transportation matters. Please join us in recognizing them!

Under new leadership and without a quorum, the EEOC's employment enforcement priorities are sharply shifting with a focus on DEI programs, gender, and religious discrimination. What does this mean for employers? Doris Bobadilla and Wendell Hall explore what's changing and what proactive steps employers can take to mitigate risk. Read our latest employment law insight here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gvNDmEgw

'Twas the Night Before the Bar Exam ... and Galloway attorneys remember well the nerves and the advice that made a difference. From Houston to Jacksonville and New Orleans to Gulfport, our team shared what they wish they'd known the night before sitting for the bar. Whether it's sleep, snacks, or the perfect episode of "Friends," our attorneys' insights are rooted in the experience of making it through. Bar candidates and law students, check out a few pieces of advice here and head to our website to read even more. You don't want to miss this one. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKXXfVma

Galloway's Houston team persisted in a vigorous construction litigation defense and earned another victory for our clients. Andy Krone, les pickett, and Jordan White mediated the case twice, and the Plaintiff was seeking monetary relief of over $1 million. Summary judgment was originally granted in January 2024 before the Plaintiff appealed. After being sent back to the trial court on specific, limited grounds, Galloway won on summary judgment again a month before a jury trial was set to begin. Galloway attorneys remain committed to delivering exceptional client service in construction litigation. Connect with our team to learn more about our representation that protects homebuilders, developers, and their business interests. Read more about this case: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gRxjUB_V

Each year, our Pensacola team members enjoy a Friday off for a special tradition: the Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels. The Blue Angels call Pensacola home, and for the past 29 years, so have we. For our team, it's a day to look up, take a breath, and enjoy one of the Gulf Coast's most iconic experiences. 

We are having a fantastic summer with another talented group of summer law clerks across our offices. They're eagerly working right alongside our attorneys and directly contributing to our success. Join us in recognizing them! Clay Walters, Mississippi College School of Law Nicole Garcia, FAMU College of Law Jackson McArthur, University of Mississippi School of Law Andrew Street, Southern University Law Center Kimberly Meikalike, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Catherine Cerise, Columbia Law School William Katzenmeyer, LSU Law Jordan Dugas, LSU Law Seton Hulin, LSU Law Anna Claire Rabalais, LSU Law Laura Ahn, South Texas College of Law Houston Will Swope, South Texas College of Law Houston

Six months into Florida's rule changes, what's actually changed? On January 1, 2025, sweeping changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, aiming to reduce delays, eliminate ambiguity, and bring more structure to litigation. Galloway's Florida attorneys like Autumn George and Athina Lehovitis are seeing real shifts in case management, discovery, and summary judgment procedure. Explore our latest insights of how the new rules are shaping defense strategies across Florida on our website. 

Galloway appreciates the talented attorneys who make our Firm their professional home. We gratefully recognize those celebrating their service anniversary in Junes. Please join us in recognizing the ways they go way above and way beyond for our clients, our team, and our communities. Brenden Collins, Esq. Kirsten Freiheit Frances McGinnis Jordan White Catherine V. Arpen, Esq. Joshua Waldman