Doris T. Bobadilla

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Doris T. Bobadilla: Attorney with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
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For Doris, integrity isn’t just an ideal; it’s a way of life that resonates in every action, decision, and interaction. She seeks to work with people who inspire her and works to pave the way for others by paying it forward in the legal profession.

Clients who work with Doris know she is a uniquely dedicated professional. With almost 30 years of litigation experience, she maintains a practice across the Gulf South. She considers employment law her center of excellence and leads the firm’s employment law practice team. Growing up as a lawyer with Galloway, Doris has had a variety of experiences focusing on insurance coverage, professional liability, construction defect, workers’ compensation, premises liability, and general casualty.

Drawing on her formative trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans, Doris understands the art of trying a case. She litigates cases in state and federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Texas and claims before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Doris also litigates cases before the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Mississippi Workers’ Commission.

As the first Hispanic woman on record admitted to practice law in Mississippi, Doris knows that a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and experiences leads to better outcomes and a more productive work environment. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Doris’ honors include the Camille Gravel Public Service Award from the New Orleans Federal Bar Association, the Representative of the Year Award from Executive Women International New Orleans, and an honoree of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Leadership in Law.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America - Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, 2026
•Camille Gravel Public Service Award, New Orleans Federal Bar Association
•Representative of the Year Award, Executive Women International New Orleans
•New Orleans CityBusiness’ Leadership in Law
•Trailblazer, Mississippi Bar Women in the Profession Section

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Construction Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Commercial/Corporate
  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Retail & Restaurant

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Loyola University, New Orleans, B.A., Political Science, 1991
Law School Attended:
Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Louisiana; 2000, Mississippi; 2011, Texas; 2014, Florida; 2025, Alabama; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:

Associations

•National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA)
•Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
•International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association (IALDA)
•Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC), Employment Law Group
•Louisiana State Bar Association
•The Mississippi Bar
•State Bar of Texas
•The Florida Bar
•Alabama State Bar

Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Obtained jury verdict of no compensatory damages in favor of a defendant employer against a former employee alleging race discrimination.; Obtained defense verdict in favor of defendant employer against former employee's suit for property damage.; Obtained a no-liability verdict on behalf of a local-area nail salon. The district court judge ruled in favor of our client, rendering us a full defense victory.; Secured summary judgment for a full-service home health software provider in a case claiming that the provider's non-compete contract for an employee prevented the employee from finding work after termination.; Successfully defended a company at trial against alleged injury on premises.; Defended survival and wrongful death suit against corporation involving alleged failure to secure restaurant's premises.; Secured summary judgment of claims against business alleging the business owned an ice machine that obstructed the view of an automobile driver that struck a pedestrian.; Secured summary judgment of insurance agency from suit where its customer claimed the agency failed to provide accurate or necessary information in the insurance application process.; Obtained dismissal in favor of a multinational restaurant chain. All claims against the defendant were dismissed with prejudice.; Appellate court upheld court's denial of withdrawal of admissions and granted summary judgment in favor of defendant apartment complex in a case involving death in an apartment fire.; Appellate court affirmed dismissal of defendants, as a result of the plaintiff's failure to state a claim for which relief could be afforded under Mississippi law, and for insufficiency of service of process in light of the plaintiff's failure to strictly comply with Mississippi's rules regarding service by publication.
ISLN:
913753888

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (31 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0
  • Communication

    4.5/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/12/21 in Insurance

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/21/17 in Insurance Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/17 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/07/17 in Professional Liability

    Always well prepared and fair-minded with her approach. Her children are adorable. She showed me a photo after I showed her one of my dog, Dusty.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/07/17 in Labor and Employment

    I have known and worked with Ms. Bobadilla on numerous occasions - she is extremely articulate, prepared and fair minded. I appreciate her kind manner and disposition.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/07/17 in Insurance

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Officer on 06/26/17 in Litigation

    Doris was the subject of a feature article as a leader among Gulf Coast lawyers.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/17 in Insurance

    I know Doris to be very organized, motivated, direct and honest. She is a very experienced attorney with a strong moral compass.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/23/17 in Civil Rights

    Doris is an exceptional and passionate advocate.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Chief Legal Officer on 10/28/14 in Litigation

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