Atty. Thomas J. Smith
Tommy Smith has always recognized that a successful litigator achieves the client’s goals in a cost-effective and timely fashion while keeping the client both informed and in control. For the past thirty-seven years Tommy’s aggressive, analytical, and flexible approach to litigation has led to the attainment of those goals in close to one hundred jury, bench, and administrative trials and arbitrations, as well as appeals.
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Thomas J. Smith is a Director based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practforg at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They haand 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1984), U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1985), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (1987). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Loyola University of the South (B.C.J., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Associations •State Bar of Texas •Louisiana State Bar Association •Texas Association of Defense Counsel •Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance •Houston Claims Association •Houston Mariners Club. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tommy Smith has always recognized that a successful litigator achieves the client’s goals in a cost-effective and timely fashion while keeping the client both informed and in control
- For the past thirty-seven years Tommy’s aggressive, analytical, and flexible approach to litigation has led to the attainment of those goals in close to one hundred jury, bench, and administrative trials and arbitrations, as well as appeals
- In addition to successfully trying cases, Tommy knows when to guide a client toward a resolution that minimizes the risks inherent in litigation, such as settlement, arbitration, or mediation
- Focused on efficient, economic dispute resolution, Tommy realizes that litigation is frequently not the best or only path to the best possible results
- As an experienced litigator and certified mediator, Tommy understands that the opportunity for parties to air their grievances often sets the stage for an acceptable compromise that addresses the interests of all parties
- However, the assistance of an experienced litigator who has negotiated many hundreds of settlements often proves indispensable
- Tommy has worked with clients to implement and utilize arbitration programs applicable to claims asserted by their employees and other contractors
- As a former New Orleans police officer, Tommy appreciates the importance of having a long-term strategy and adapting tactics to the often-changing positions of opponents
- His analysis and precision have helped obtain successful verdicts, dismissals, and settlements for clients, including international drilling companies, oilfield service providers, pipeline transportation and energy storage companies, regional oil and gas exploration firms, one of the world’s largest platform and rig companies, nursing home and long-term care providers, as well as their underwriters and other insurance companies
- Tommy has earned an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the directory’s highest rating for attorneys
- He has been a speaker at seminars for the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, claims handling and investigation, and employment practices
- Tommy is a member of the Texas and Louisiana state bar associations, and the Louisiana and Texas Associations of Defense Counsel
- Tommy has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Admiralty and Maritime Law since 2019
- Awards & Recognitions •The Best Lawyers in America - Admiralty and Maritime Law, Litigation - Insurance, 2026 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America New Lawyers and Sisters Following Father’s Footsteps in Practicing at Galloway New Lawyers and Sisters Following Father’s Footsteps in Practicing at Galloway 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
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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