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Martin Regan
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Attorney Martin Regan believes in the law and the right to the best defense. Any case, for all clients anywhere in the world: Homicide or Drug, Medical Malpractice, Federal Habeas Corpus and more. As the senior managing partner of Regan Law PLC who brings more than 40 years of success and experience to each case, Attorney Martin Regan is not only esteemed by judges and colleagues in any court of law, he is respected and revered, known as the attorney to watch and flanked by the strongest team of six professional attorneys prepared to support you....
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Dawn Barrios
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Tulane University School of Law
Ms. Barrios is a founding partner of BKC, concentrating on the field of complex multi-district litigation, products liability litigation, mass torts, and class actions. Ms. Barrios graduated from Newcomb College in 1974 and from Tulane University School of Law in 1976. From 1976-1979 she clerked for Chief Justice Joe W. Sanders of the Louisiana Supreme Court, then joined Carl W. Cleveland and Associates, where she made partner in 1980. She co-founded BKC in 1995. Since the mid-1990s starting with her role in the both the state and national breast implant product liability litigation, Ms. Barrios has been recognized...
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Melvin David Albritton
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Insurance Claims
Tulane University School of Law
Melvin Albritton obtained a degree in Political Economy from Tulane University. He was also the recipient of a Louisiana Legislative Scholarship. During his time at Tulane he was chosen to represent Tulane at American University’s Washington Semester. After college Mr. Albritton worked for an Internet startup, “babygift.com” drafting copy for the online catalog. In 1999 he was awarded the Wiener, Weiss & Madison Merit Scholarship Award to Tulane Law School. In law school, Mr. Albritton was selected to join the Ruby Vale Appellate Moot Court Team, which focuses on the area of corporate law. In addition, he wrote on to...
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Bradley J Spedale
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Employment and Real Estate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Brad’s practice utilizes the Master of Business Administration he earned in addition to his Juris Doctor. In addition to representing businesses of all kinds, he practices many different areas of law, performing both transactional work and litigation. Brad’s trust and estate practice covers everything from simple wills and successions to complex trusts and advanced estate planning. As part of his real estate practice, he is a title agent for Gulf Title Corporation, which is an agent for First American Title Insurance Company of Louisiana. Brad’s collection practice specializes in purchased debt. He also litigates many labor and employment matters and...
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Trenton Grand
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Trenton A. Grand, a native of Baton Rouge practices law in areas of consumer and commercial bankruptcy, debt reorganization, estate planning-wills and trusts, personal injury, and residential and commercial real estate transactions.
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Elizabeth B Carpenter
New Orleans, LA Lawyer
Insurance Claims and White Collar Crime
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
We are a New Orleans based law firm representing people in both criminal and civil litigation. Our firm was built on the values of respect, honesty, dedication and service. Our mission in every case that we accept is to listen to the clients’ needs, understand their objectives and exceed their expectations.
Ms. Carpenter received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Law School. As an undergraduate student, she studied French Language and Literature graduating from L'Université d'Orléans, France. After returning to the United States, she completed a Bachelors of Arts Magna Cum Laude in French Literature with a minor is Psychology....
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Michael A. McGlone
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Appeals
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Glenn P. Orgeron
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Business
The George Washington University Law School, Tulane University School of Law, George Washington University and Louisiana State University
Glenn Orgeron is of counsel to the New Orleans office of Kean Miller and a Registered Professional Engineer. He practices in the construction and litigation groups. Glenn has over 25 years of experience in complex construction law matters, mold litigation, and product liability litigation in state and federal courts.
Glenn is a Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) in the United States Marine Corps. He has served in a variety of legal positions for the United States Marine Corps, including assignments as Deputy General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and General Counsel in wide range of jurisdictions including Hawaii, Japan, the Indian Ocean, Washington, D.C.,...
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Rob Lunsford
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Rob was born in Traverse City, MI and raised in El Paso, TX. He is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Rob enjoys fishing, reading, golf and automobile racing. He loves to cook with his family and is an avid Major League Baseball and NFL fan.
EDUCATION
Tulane University – B.A. English
Loyola University Chicago School of Law – J.D.
Frankfurt International School
ROB’S LEGAL ASSISTANTS
Magdalene Bedi
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Mitchell Hoffman
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 48 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Defense
Tulane University
Mitchell J. Hoffman earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Tulane University. He received his JD in 1976. He has been in private practice since that time representing individuals and companies throughout the Greater New Orleans area. Over the years, Mr. Hoffman developed an expertise in family law and his practice now includes significant involvement in divorce, custody, community property issues, pre and post-nuptial agreements, partitions and a host of other family law related matters. Mr. Hoffman also has experience trying cases involving insurance defense, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business law, and general litigation. He qualified to become...
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David Sharpe
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Insurance Defense and International
The National Law Center, GW Law School
David Sharpe focuses on marine insurance coverage; marine finance and vessel documentation; bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights; admiralty and maritime; and international and cross-border law. He represents clients that own, operate, charter, or employ vessels, and helps them understand and manage their risks in the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and worldwide offshore maritime oilfield and alternative-energy markets. Mr. Sharpe services clients in the area of concentration on maritime contracts (time and bareboat charter parties, master service contracts, insurance and indemnity agreements, marine-insurance coverage, and ship sale and finance) and related commercial litigation (maritime liens, vessel arrest and attachment,...
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R. Chauvin Kean
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Business
Loyola University New Orleans
Chauvin Kean is an associate in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2015 and practices in a variety of areas, including the business and corporate groups. Specifically, his practice areas includes: oil and gas transactions and litigation; admiralty and maritime litigation; international trade; acquisitions and divestitures; customs compliance; construction litigation; insurance coverage; and general and commercial litigation. He has experience with in a variety of issues, including Jones Act compliance, oil and gas exploration, pipeline construction, drilling incidents, well blowouts, cargo damage claims, ship and barge allisions, maritime liens, vessel and marine asset acquisitions,...
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Hugh P Lambert
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Business, Employment, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Hugh Lambert founded The Lambert Firm (now Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso) in 1977 and has since grown the firm to one of the most prestigious and well respected firms in New Orleans, representing individuals and businesses alike in a wide range of legal matters. In addition to his legal representation, Hugh Lambert is a frequent lecturer across the United States on class actions and mass torts. He has also authored and published legal articles. He has held a broad range of leadership positions in many organizations devoted to law, civic and charitable pursuits. He is a member in good...
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Michael R. Phillips
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Antitrust, Business, Environmental and Products Liability
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Richard S. Pabst
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Environmental
Tulane University School of Law and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Louis M. Grossman
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Appeals and Environmental
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Lou Grossman is a partner in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller and practices in the environmental litigation, energy, and appellate groups. Since being admitted to practice in 2003, he has handled complex disputes involving the energy and petrochemical industries, including toxic tort claims, environmental damage claims, and commercial litigation. In addition, Lou has handled the appeals of numerous high-profile legal issues at the trial and appellate court level. He is listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2013 and 2014. Lou was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 2015, and was listed as a Rising...
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Jeffrey A. Mitchell
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Background and Education
Mr. Mitchell was born in Mobile, Alabama on April 7, 1963. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He attended Louisiana State University, The Paul M. Hebert, School of Law from which he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1989. During law school, Mr. Mitchell was awarded the Outstanding Oral Advocate award by Mr. F. Lee Bailey during the F. Lee Bailey National Moot Court Competition. Mr. Mitchell's team placed second in the country. Mr. Mitchell was also a member of the National Moot Court Team and was...
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Craig Mordock
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Tulane University School of Law
Craig Mordock is a veteran criminal defense attorney in New Orleans. He was named one of top 100 criminal defense lawyers in Louisiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association, selected by Super Lawyers as a Top Criminal Defense Attorney, as a Top Lawyer in the Global Directory of Who’s Who, a Top Criminal Defense and DUI Attorney by Expertise and a Top Defense Attorney by New Orleans Magazine
Craig Mordock is an experienced New Orleans criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience. Craig solely focuses on criminal defense providing him with in-depth knowledge of each type of crime...
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Jacob K. Weixler
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Employment and White Collar Crime
University of Michigan Law School
Jacob K. Weixler is a dedicated attorney who represents clients in federal criminal proceedings, civil lawsuits, and professional disciplinary proceedings. He also provides counsel on business law matters. He has represented a diverse range of clients facing various challenges, including defending the first amendment rights of a national civil rights figure, assisting a former military official facing fraud and conspiracy charges, fighting for the rights of cheated investors, and seeking justice for incarcerated individuals.
Prior to establishing Weixler Law LLC, Jacob gained valuable experience as an attorney at Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, LLC, a respected New Orleans-based boutique law firm...
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J. Price McNamara
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(504) 420-6962
4141 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
#212
Metairie, LA 70002
Free ConsultationAppeals, Insurance Claims and Workers' Comp
Tulane University School of Law and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
We Help Recover Denied Long Term Disability/Accidental Death/Life Insurance Benefits/ERISA. IT'S ALL WE DO! FORMER Insurance Company Attorney. NOW 100% Helping People Get Benefits. Click our website link for my FREE Claim Guide your insurance company doesn't want you to read! LOUISIANA BASED 30+ Years.
I BEGAN practice as an insurance company attorney defending AGAINST personal injury and wrongful death accidents, from automobile and truck and eighteen wheeler accidents to offshore, maritime and Jones Act accidents. After leaving the insurance defense practice to serve as a Louisiana felony prosecutor for a few years, I founded McNamara Law Offices to fight against...
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Robert Lowe
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Appeals
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
As one of the founders of Lowe Stein, Mr. Lowe is a top-rated attorney in New Orleans who has revolutionized family law matters. For over 40 years, he has been the trusted name for individuals in need of legal representation. As a Board Certified family law specialist, Mr. Lowe helps clients with issues such as child visitation, custody, spousal and child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce actions, property partitions, and more. He has practiced before all six Louisiana appellate courts, the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, the United States Supreme Court, and federal district courts in Louisiana. In...
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Max Ciolino
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationTulane University School of Law
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Bradley J. Schlotterer
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Antitrust
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Louisiana State University
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Marynell Lapuyade Piglia
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Employment and Workers' Comp
Loyola University New Orleans
Marynell Piglia exudes confidence in her practice and epitomizes the effectiveness of hard work and tenacity. Practicing civil litigation, family law, and employment law, she represents clients in matters such as discrimination, sexual harassment, workers’ compensation, divorce, and related family law matters. Ms. Piglia earned her undergraduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, magna cum laud. She was the recipient of a President’s Medal for Academic Excellence. She went on to receive her law degree from Loyola University, where she served on the Loyola Law Review, as chair of the Moot Court Board, and a member of the Moot Court teaching...
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Monica P. Navarro
Gretna, LA Attorney
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Michigan Law School
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Alan Brackett
New Orleans, LA Lawyer
Insurance Defense
Tulane University School of Law
Alan G. Brackett is a Founder and Member of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, one of the leading defense law firms in southeastern Louisiana. As a founding member, Alan has overseen the growth of MBLB as it has tripled in size. The firm has expanded from handling maritime, workers’ compensation and insurance defense work to developing and expanding their workers’ compensation practice, which is now nationwide, handling state workers’ compensation matters statewide, and adding a trucking and transportation practice.
Alan has decades of experience in maritime personal injury defense and litigates claims nationwide for large corporations and insurance companies, including...
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Tyler Moore Kostal
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Appeals and Environmental
Loyola University New Orleans
Tyler Kostal is an associate attorney in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller. She practices in the energy and environmental litigation group, defending energy companies in lawsuits involving oil and gas, environmental, toxic tort exposure, wetlands loss, pipeline, and commercial litigation and appeals. She also assists clients with Medicare reporting and compliance obligations for toxic tort exposure claims.
Tyler is listed as a Rising Star by Louisiana Super Lawyers for 2019.
Tyler earned her B.B.A., cum laude, in economics and marketing in 2005 from the University of Mississippi. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of...
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Benjamin Z. Wise
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Mississippi College School of Law
Our firm focuses on lemon law cases. Even if your car isn't covered under your lemon law, there are other state and federal laws that may allow you to recover money or get a buyback. If we can take your matter there's no upfront retainer and You don't pay any costs or expenses if we can't settle your claim.
Ben holds a JD from Mississippi College in Jackson, Mississippi and a BS in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He is admitted in various Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Arkansas, and Michigan courts.
His career includes experience with diverse...
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Justin McCarthy Chopin
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Claims and Workers' Comp
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Licensed to practice in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, Justin Chopin is the owner and managing attorney of The Chopin Law Firm LLC. Born and raised in New Orleans, Justin is thoroughly familiar with the legal challenges that individuals and businesses face along the Gulf Coast. The firm represents individuals who have suffered personal injury, as well as small businesses.
Prior to founding his own firm, Justin worked for one of the largest defense firms in America, as well as for some of the most highly regarded regional firms.
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Chelsea Brener Cusimano
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Employment
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Chelsea Brener Cusimano has a substantial litigation practice and client base after a decade of work with her family firm and public officials.
Chelsea is the daughter of the late Lisa Brener who began her trailblazing civil rights and employment practice in New Orleans in the 1980s. Chelsea is a fourth-generation New Orleans lawyer.
Chelsea has successfully litigated Collective Actions under the FederalFair Labor Standards Act, including managing a Collective Action with over 90 Plaintiffs from 2018-2020.
Chelsea is a member of both the Louisiana and Georgia bars, and holds an LL.M. from George Washington University in National Security and International Affairs. She...
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Laura N. Buck
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Immigration
Tulane University School of Law
Laura Buck is an associate attorney at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Laura is particularly experienced in immigration law, having practiced in the immigration section of the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice before joining the firm. Laura is the Co-Founder and member of the Immigration Law Member Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Laura focuses on all areas of immigration law with a particular emphasis on employment based immigration.
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Sean T. McLaughlin
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Meyer H Gertler
New Orleans, LA Lawyer
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Tulane University School of Law
My name is Mike Gertler and I am the managing partner of Gertler Accident & Injury Attorneys, a New Orleans based Personal Injury Law Firm. I have been representing individuals injured in accidents since 1970 - not only in the state of Louisiana, but throughout the country.
I focus only on personal injury lawsuits and concentrate in the following areas:
Mesothelioma
Wrongful Death Claims
Construction Accidents & Injuries
Brain Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injury/TBI
Injuries from Defective Products
Medical Malpractice Birth Injury/Cerebral Palsy
Nursing Home Negligence
Medical Negligence
Nursing Home Abuse
Premises Liability/Non-Secure Premises
Offshore Injuries
Oil Rig Injuries
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Lillian Evelyn Eyrich
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 38 years of experience
Real Estate
Tulane University School of Law
Lillian E. Eyrich is a highly experienced title insurance attorney who has a reputation for solving title insurance problems, so that a transaction can go through and not get stopped. She has been recognized by her peers as one of the best in the industry. She was honored by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as the “New Orleans Best Lawyers Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year” in both 2022 and 2012.
Lillie provides title insurance for closings handled through Steeg Law's in-house title insurance agency, Orleans Title, for numerous commercial and residential transactions, including hotels, office buildings,...
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David J. Halpern
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
David Halpern is a partner in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2015 and practices in the business, real estate, and commercial litigation groups. David has over 30 years of legal and business experience, and assists clients with a variety of legal, corporate, and land use matters. His clients include national, regional, and local businesses, real estate developers, bars and restaurants, and New Orleans area businesses. His practice includes land use issues, zoning ordinances, mergers and acquisitions, and transactions. He also serves on governmental advisory boards and represents businesses and individuals before regulatory authorities.
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Richard Peter Voorhies III
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Insurance Claims
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Richard P. Voorhies III founded The Voorhies Law Firm in 2012. Before starting his own firm, Richard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Lafayette, received a Juris Doctor from Loyola School of Law, and served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Dee D. Drell in the Western District of Louisiana. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar association and licensed to practice in every court in the state. If needed, Richard can also practice before District Courts in Louisiana and the United States Court of Appeals. With experience in...
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Jennifer M. Bonneau
New Orleans , LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(504) 488-0678
118 West Harrison Avenue
Suite 301
New Orleans , LA 70124
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Southern University Law Center
.Attorney and Counselor at Law
Notary Public
Jennifer M. Bonneau has represented individuals, insurers, small businesses, insurance companies, and corporations in a variety of cases. She has extensive experience in helping clients resolve disputes through negotiations, trials, mediation, arbitration, and appeals.
Jennifer has served as both lead and assistant counsel in litigation resulting in millions of dollars in recovery to clients injured as a result of others. She represents clients in state and federal courts in matters both simple and highly complex. Jennifer is a Qualified Family Law Mediator and has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for...
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Tod J. Everage
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business
Loyola University New Orleans
Tod Everage is a partner in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2011 and practices in the Offshore Energy and Maritime Litigation Practice Group. Tod’s practice primarily involves representing oil and gas operators (offshore, midstream, and onshore) and their service providers and contractors in litigation in both state and federal courts. Tod has gained extensive experience representing vessel owners, shipyards, and diesel engine service providers in warranty claims. Tod’s practice also includes assisting clients in contract review, drafting, negotiations, transactional disputes, and general corporate advices. Tod has tried several cases to verdict as well...
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Karen Fontana Young
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Business
Tulane University School of Law
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Michael S Brandner Jr.
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Boston University and Loyola University New Orleans
Michael S. Brandner, owner of the Brandner Law Firm, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up there and attended Jesuit High School. After graduating from high school, he attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 1999.
He then went on to study law at the Loyola University New Orleans School of Law where he served on the Executive Board of the Loyola Student Bar Association and was a member of the Loyola University School of Law Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Bradner received his juris doctor in 2002....