Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Representing lenders, property owners and title insurers, Galloway Johnson's title litigation team brings results home in an efficient, timely and successful way. Attorneys in our Firm continue to build on a reputation earned throughout the region on behalf of hundreds of cases in a tumultuous and competitive lending environment, the skilled attorneys of Galloway Johnson use creative and time-tested methods to solve problems related to real estate transactions, no matter how common or novel. Our attorneys and paralegals analyze and review initial potential problems, design contingencies for resolution, implement strategies to quickly resolve problems and litigate to final disposition - all the while keeping the clients completely and regularly informed and expectations exceeded.

The Title Litigation group focuses on problems that arise when underlying loan documents or title transfer have been compromised or forged, when developers or contractors have not been paid, when owners face claims of adverse possession or discover that their property is landlocked, when banks realize that closing documentation was not properly created or a security interest has not been perfected. Title Litigation often brings actions in three states to determine the true ownership and interest in real property and is expert in researching and implementing the correct status of real estate title. Title Litigation group also regularly enforces contracts and promises, whether express or implied, to force negligent or fraudulent parties to compensate clients for losses. We also offer special services to collect upon judgments and recoup losses from responsible parties, including bonds, E&O carriers, professional neglect and other sources of real recoupment and salvage.

Efficiency, versatility, service and reach are the advantages of the collective experience of Galloway Johnson's Title Litigation group. Led by Scott B. Mueller, who began devoting his career to title and real property litigation at a time of incredible fluctuation and bolstered by the experience that came with seeing those issues through in St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago, our Title Litigation professionals are equipped with the skills, speed and motivation to achieve the client's goals at the most competitive rates in the industry and with the most consistent client service level. Every major national title insurer and dozens of lending institutions, both regional and national, have relied on Scott's Title Litigation expertise. Our services are designed around the client’s need, not any archaic notion of how representation should be determined. Rather, our clients’ needs dictate the terms for our service and our team is adaptable to the need. We seek to remove as many variables as possible from the inherently unpredictable world of trial and litigation, so that the client is assured of proper and effective representation and informed at every step of the way.

Galloway offers its clients a team of professionals that reflect both our commitment and our clients’ commitment to diversity. Diversity enhances the quality of our legal services just like it enhances our clients’ businesses. Our goal is to attract and develop the most talented and motivated professionals while insuring fairness, respect and opportunity for advancement regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or other protected status.

Our firm’s commitment to diversity is reflected in our member's civic, legal, and industry leadership.

Galloway commits to the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Diversity Pledge
Galloway is proud to support the LSBA’s Diversity Statement of Principles and make the following commitment:

Those signing this Statement of Principles hereby commit themselves to foster diversity in the legal profession. The LSBA recognizes that diversity is an inclusive concept that encompasses race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability and other aspects of diversity.

We believe that with greater diversity, we can be more creative, effective and bring more varied perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, talents and interest to the practice of law and the administration of justice. We further believe that a diverse group of talented legal professionals is critically important to the success of every law firm, corporate or government legal department, law school and public service organization and every other organization that includes attorneys.

We recognize that to fully and equitably pursue justice, our profession must reflect the full spectrum of our communities. To this end, we pledge to make our best efforts to increase the diversity in our hiring, retention and promotion of attorneys and the elevation of attorneys to leadership positions within our respective organizations. We believe that all members of the bar should participate equally and fully in our profession. Ultimately, we believe that diversity, in the legal profession is good for the profession, good for business, good for our communities and critical for enhancing the public’s confidence in the judicial system.

Galloway believes that achieving diversity within our organizations and creating inclusive environments are evolutionary processes that require a continued effort and commitment on our part. We pledge to promote and participate in appropriate diversity awareness training programs. We further agree to participate in programs to measure our progress in the pursuit of these stated principles.

Galloway sponsors 21st Annual Minority Job Fair
Galloway was proud to serve as a Gold Level sponsor of the 21st Annual Minority Job Fair, hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association. Our directors and associates who attended were pleased to see a fantastic number of talented law students take advantage of this year’s event. We believe that our leadership in such endeavors forms an essential part of our commitment to diversity in the legal profession.