Atty. Stephen J. Moore
The Managing Director of Galloway’s St. Louis office, Stephen Moore loves the art of trying cases, crafting arguments that appeal to and persuade not only the jury, but also opposing counsel, opposing parties, and the court.
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Stephen J. Moore is a Director based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1994), Louisiana (1995), U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (2004), and Missouri (2006). Educated at Missouri Southern State University (Bachelor, 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- The Managing Director of Galloway’s St. Louis office, Stephen Moore loves the art of trying cases, crafting arguments that appeal to and persuade not only the jury, but also opposing counsel, opposing parties, and the court
- He is passionate about the process of assembling a case from the disparate facts and law that make up any lawsuit and presenting that case to a jury
- Stephen also believes in the importance of listening to clients to determine their definition of success in any matter
- He works as collaboratively, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible to ensure an outcome in the best interest of his client
- Stephen’s clients appreciate his proactive communication and responsiveness, as he is always ready to offer a suggestion, answer a question, or provide an update
- He also strives to understand his clients’ business objectives - the big picture into which litigation must fit
- He often participates in his clients’ industry associations and offers clients tailored educational presentations on subjects related to risk management, discovery, and trial preparation
- Stephen has defended commercial insurers, businesses, and professionals in personal injury and property damage cases since 1994
- He frequently handles construction, wrongful death, negligence, professional liability, premises liability, commercial auto, construction defect, fraud, coverage, and first-party property litigation
- In recent years he has developed a focus on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
- Stephen started the firm’s St. Louis office after relocating there with his pregnant wife and three-year-old following Hurricane Katrina
- For fun, Stephen runs and loves spending time with his family
- He also enjoys publishing and speaking on a variety of legal topics, including insurance coverage and bad faith
- Awards & Recognitions •The Best Lawyers in America - Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2026 RELATED NEWS Katrina at 20: How Galloway Turned Crisis Into Growth Katrina at 20: How Galloway Turned Crisis Into Growth 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Legislative Alert: Bill Changes Class Action Rules in Missouri Legislative Alert: Bill Changes Class Action Rules in Missouri Rising to the Challenge: Embracing the New Era of Legal Talent Despite the Decline of New Litigators Rising to the Challenge: Embracing the New Era of Legal Talent Despite the Decline of New Litigators Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America Galloway St. Louis Attorneys Participate in 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute Galloway St. Louis Attorneys Participate in 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute 31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America 31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America Galloway Expands in St. Louis Galloway Expands in St. Louis Stephen Moore Publishes Article on “Property Insurance Issues Raised by the Ferguson Riots” in Recent CLM Publication Stephen Moore Publishes Article on “Property Insurance Issues Raised by the Ferguson Riots” in Recent CLM Publication
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen J. Moore is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Stephen J. Moore is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →
Stephen J. Moore is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Stephen J. Moore is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Stephen J. Moore is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 New Orleans 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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