Atty. Thomas J. "Tommy" Smith
Thomas J. Smith represents clients in complex civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, and construction matters.
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Thomas J. "Tommy" Smith is a insurance and maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (1984) and Texas, State Bar of Texas (1993). Educated at Tulane University (JD, 1985) and Loyola University New Orleans (—, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas J. Smith represents clients in complex civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, and construction matters
- He brings strategic insight to each case, guiding clients through litigation with precision and responsiveness from pre-suit through appeal
- See how Tommy protects client interests in high-stakes matters: gallowaylawfirm.com
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Thomas J. "Tommy" Smith is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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