Overview

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith prides itself on its local, result-driven representation that protects their clients' businesses and exceeds their expectations. With transparency and reliability, the firm builds strong relationships across industries and strives to become trusted business partners who understand their clients' goals and are immersed in their clients' company, legal needs, risk preferences, and guidelines.

Galloway champions their clients, their communities, and their values. The firm strives to be a beacon for law firms in the South that embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce, with a belief that diverse backgrounds and perspectives make better advocates, improve client outcomes, and strengthen ties to the community.

The firm's longtime clients continue to trust Galloway lawyers with complex corporate and legal matters. Galloway employs proactive strategies - from initial investigation through early resolution, dispositive motion, or trial - that have proven successful over time. Through early case assessments, litigation plans, cost-containment strategies, and risk transfer, Galloway provides strategies that meet their clients' needs while partnering with them to create relationships that are deliberately responsive and results-oriented.

Galloway optimizes its resources to develop tailored plans for each client to meet their business objectives, taking into account results and cost effectiveness for each client. With thirteen offices across seven Gulf South and Midwest states, the firm has a deep industry knowledge, strategically focused practice areas, and geographic footprint which has positioned them to best serve clients for over 35 years, now, and in the future.

The firm's 24/7 Emergency and Rapid Response Team provides immediate representation and counsel to investigate, produce evidence, and advise when accidents occur in the maritime, transportation, and other industries.

Galloway has over 35 years of experience, expertise, and regional reach in several industries including: insurance; maritime and admiralty; construction; amusements, sports, and recreation; cyber security; financial services; health care; hospitality, entertainment, and leisure; energy; railroad; real estate; retail and restaurant; and trucking and transportation. The firm's attorneys excel in multiple practice areas including: insurance defense and coverage; bad faith; litigation;corporate transactions; employment law; environmental and toxic torts; mass torts and class actions; products liability; professional liability; premises liability; subrogation; immigration; land use and zoning; regulatory and compliance; and workers' compensation.

Founded:
1987
Size:
135
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Practice Areas:
34
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
18

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Insurance Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Transportation Law

Regional

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
Houston
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Houston
Transportation Law
Tier
2
Houston
Insurance Law

Lafayette

Tier
2
Lafayette
Admiralty and Maritime Law

New Orleans

Tier
1
New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Firm Leadership

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
I have known and worked with lawyers from The Galloway Law Firm for about 20 years, in both Louisiana and Texas. It is an excellent law firm with excellent, knowledgeable, and responsive lawyers.
Andrew Estrada
Waukesha-Pearce Industries
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
I am the Claims Counsel for a trucking insurer, and I am responsible for selecting and hiring law firms. Their service and results have been stellar, and their level of commitment is exemplary. I highly recommend the Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith firm to anyone who needs a civil defense lawyer in the southwestern United States.
Vincent Aiello

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Insurance Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Transportation Law

Regional

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
Houston
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Houston
Transportation Law
Tier
2
Houston
Insurance Law

Lafayette

Tier
2
Lafayette
Admiralty and Maritime Law

New Orleans

Tier
1
New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
New Orleans
Construction Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Insurance Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
New Orleans
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
2
New Orleans
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
New Orleans
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
New Orleans
Environmental Law
Tier
3
New Orleans
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

St. Louis

Tier
3
St. Louis
Insurance Law

Tallahassee

Tier
1
Tallahassee
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Tallahassee
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
3
Tallahassee
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Tampa

Tier
2
Tampa
Litigation - Insurance

Practice Areas

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 14 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Admiralty
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Animal Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Entertainment and Sports Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Leisure and Hospitality Law
  • Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Maritime
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Sports Law
  • Technology Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith proudly has 18 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Offices & Contacts

New Orleans, LA
Hancock Whitney Center
701 Poydras Street, Suite 4000
New Orleans, LA 70139
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Atlanta, GA
Dallas, TX
Fort Lauderdale, FL
110 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1890
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Gulfport, MS
2510 Fourteenth Street, Suite 910
Gulfport, MS 39501
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Houston, TX
1301 McKinney Street, Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77010
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Jacksonville, FL
Lafayette, LA
3861 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 300
Lafayette, LA 70503
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Mandeville, LA
Three Sanctuary Boulevard, Third Floor
Mandeville, LA 70471
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Mobile, AL
11 North Water Street, Suite 18250
Mobile, AL 36602
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Pensacola, FL
St. Louis, MO
222 South Central Avenue, Suite 1110
St. Louis, MO 63105
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Tampa, FL
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33602
United States
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