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.

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Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (outside New York) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has a nationwide maritime and shipping practice, assisting clients on a number of various matters including personal injury, vessel collisions as well as regulatory issues. The firm is noted for their specific expertise in high-stakes litigation with multiple parties and cross-border issues.

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Members

Provided by Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

Abigail Hartzog

Andy Waters

Brendan Hughes

Catherine Grimley

Cody Castle

David Massey

Denise Lambert

Diana Dilday

Donald Moore

Francis Waguespack

Fraser Mitchell

Frederick Swaim

Hannelore Saab

Heather Angelico

Jacob Soto

Jason Waguespack

Joni Caldwell

Joseph Gerache

Josh Dierker

Kelly Hartmann

Kelsey Bonnaffons

Kevin Amezquita

Lee Smith

Madeline Smith Hebert

Mike Grimley

Parker Smith

Phillip Howell

Roy Schroeder

Sam Fuller

Sarah Wickson

Steffanie Pasquale

Susan Bruhnke

Tiger Pharr

Timothy Hassinger

Tommy Smith

Trent Wallis

William Johnson

Industries

Provided by Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

Appellate

Casualty Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Construction Litigation

Corporate Transactions

Cyber & Technology Law

Employment Law

Environmental Law

Family Law

Healthcare

Insurance Defense & Coverage

Land Use & Zoning

Longshore/DBA

Maritime Law & Admiralty

Mass Tort & Class Action

Personal Legal Services

Premises Liability

Product Liability

Professional Liability

Real Estate/Property

Regulatory & Compliance

Subrogation

Title Litigation

Transportation Law

Workers' Compensation