Atty. Doris T. Bobadilla

Atty. Doris T. Bobadilla

Doris has over 26 years of litigation experience across the Gulf South and leads Galloway’s employment law practice team. Employment law is her center of excellence, supported by a background in insurance coverage, professional liability, construction defect, workers’ compensation, premises liability, and general casualty.

Mandeville Mandeville 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Doris T. Bobadilla at a glance

Doris T. Bobadilla is a employment and insurance attorney based in Mandeville, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (1996), Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar (2000), Texas, State Bar of Texas (2011), and Florida, The Florida Bar (2014). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (JD, 1995) and Loyola University New Orleans (BA, 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Mandeville, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Doris has over 26 years of litigation experience across the Gulf South and leads Galloway’s employment law practice team
  • Employment law is her center of excellence, supported by a background in insurance coverage, professional liability, construction defect, workers’ compensation, premises liability, and general casualty
  • A former Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans, she litigates in state and federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Texas, as well as before the EEOC and state commissions
  • The first Hispanic woman admitted to practice law in Mississippi, Doris is fluent in Spanish and committed to paving the way for others in the legal profession
  • Read Doris' full bio at: gallowaylawfirm.com

Practice Areas Explained

Doris T. Bobadilla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doris T. Bobadilla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Doris T. Bobadilla is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Doris T. Bobadilla is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mandeville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Doris T. Bobadilla

Where is Doris T. Bobadilla's law office located?
Doris T. Bobadilla's law practice is located in Mandeville, Louisiana. The firm is Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Doris T. Bobadilla handle?
Doris T. Bobadilla focuses on employment, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Doris T. Bobadilla practiced law?
Doris T. Bobadilla has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Doris T. Bobadilla go to law school?
Doris T. Bobadilla earned their education at (JD, 1995); (BA, 1991).
How can I contact Doris T. Bobadilla for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Doris T. Bobadilla received?
Doris T. Bobadilla's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law.

Education

JD
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1995
BA
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans CityBusiness’ Leadership in Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trailblazer, Mississippi Bar Women in the Profession Section
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Camille Gravel Public Service Award, New Orleans Federal Bar Association
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Admitted: 1996
Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
Admitted: 2000
Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 2011
Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 2014
Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
Admitted: 2025

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