About
Provided by Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is recognized for nationwide maritime and shipping work, with a strong presence across Gulf and Atlantic port cities including New Orleans, Houston, Gulfport, Mobile, Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville. Its attorneys advise vessel owners, charterers, offshore operators, towing companies, marinas, yacht clubs, P&I Clubs, insurers, and brokers on disputes spanning charter party claims, collisions/allisions, marine insurance coverage, personal injury, and regulatory matters.
Galloway maritime attorneys regularly handle bluewater and brownwater cases in federal and state courts, arbitration, and before regulatory authorities nationwide. With decades of experience, the Firm is well-versed in maritime matters and efficiently positions cases for litigation or trial, prioritizing clients’ business interests and brand reputations.
Differentiators that set Galloway apart include a 24/7 Emergency Response Team for marine casualties—prioritizing rapid investigation, evidence preservation, claim assessment, and immediate legal strategy to mitigate exposure and protect operations. Catastrophe-readiness posture is critical in the first hours after an incident, and the Firm deploys immediately to assist clients.