Francis Waguespack

Francis Waguespack

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Law - Management Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Awarded Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Law - Management Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Francis Waguespack provides cost-effective and timely legal guidance while keeping clients informed and in control. He focuses on defending cases under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Federal Employer Liability Act, admiralty and maritime law, employment discrimination, and the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act.

Discover more about Francis’ practice here.

Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith logo

Locations

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D.
  • Louisiana State University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2015

Court Admissions

  • 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

Affiliations

  • DOL-Joint Bar Association - Member
  • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel - Member
  • St. Thomas More Inn of Court - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Awards:
  • LSBA Young Lawyers Division Top 40 Young Lawyer Award Recipient, 2024

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