About Mr. Jose L. Barro III

A successful litigator always works toward achieving the client’s goals in a cost-effective and timely fashion, with a keen understanding of the client’s risk tolerance and constant communication along the way. Jose Barro’s aggressive and client-focused approach to litigation helps clients achieve their objectives in resolving any dispute.

Jose is an experienced litigator who defends clients in a variety of practice areas, with a particular focus on professional liability, premises liability and toxic tort/asbestos matter. He regularly defends clients in high-value complex litigation arising from wrongful death and catastrophic injuries. He also represents clients in franchisor/franchisee disputes, insurance coverage, and employer liability.

While a significant portion of his practice is comprised of matters in Louisiana state and federal courts, Jose has also defended matters in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Based on his experience and accomplishments, he was named a “Rising Star” by Louisiana Super Lawyers in 2017.

Jose is a native of South Louisiana. In his personal time, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Project H.E.L.P, and other professional and civic organizations.

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Areas of Law

  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Other 7
    • Employment Law
    • Insurance Defense & Coverage
    • Mass Tort & Class Action
    • Amusement, Entertainment, Hospitality & Sports
    • Commercial/Corporate
    • Construction
    • Retail & Restaurant

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Director
    Firm Name
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Secured summary judgement for a prominent restaurant franchise in a case claiming direct knowledge of a defect on the premises.
    Obtained dismissal of class action claims against a large industrial company arising out of exposure to ammonia from the facility.
    Obtained a full defense verdict on behalf of a bar owner in a wrongful death claim stemming from the shooting of a patron.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, Louisiana
    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. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    Memberships

    ASSOCIATIONS:

    •Federal Bar Association
    •Louisiana State Bar Association
    •22nd JDC Bar Association
    •Hispanic National Bar Association
    •Hispanic Lawyers Association of Louisiana

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Louisiana State University
    Class of 2003
    B.S.

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  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has 120 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Jose L. Barro, III attended Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith was established in 1987.