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Eric M. Schorr joined Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. in 2002, and he practices primarily in the areas of Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate. Mr. Schorr is certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Estate Administration. He advises clients in all aspects of estate planning, estate administration and Medicaid planning, and he is recognized as an authority in the areas of Medicaid Planning and Special Needs Trusts. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the New Orleans Estate Planning Council and the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Mr. Schorr received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University and his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Loyola University Journal of Public Interest Law as Articles Editor. Mr. Schorr has received several awards for Law Excellence in the areas of Federal Taxation of Wealth Transmission and Federal Income Taxation. He is approved as a Dispute Resolution Arbitrator by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and frequently serves on arbitration panels deciding cases of securities law violation and broker/dealer misconduct.. Mr. Schorr is a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana State, American and Federal Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice before all Louisiana State and Federal Courts, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Ellen Rains practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. Ms. Rains also has experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation, insurance litigation, receivership, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters.. Before joining Phelps Dunbar, Ms. Rains worked as an associate with a Birmingham, Alabama law firm. She also completed an externship with The Honorable Helen “Ginger” Berrigan of U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

Elia focuses on several insurance coverage practice areas including third-party insurance coverage, general liability, and environmental and toxic tort liability coverage. Elia also focuses on property insurance coverage and bad faith claims litigation. She has served as defense counsel for insurers in commercial and residential property insurance cases resulting from hurricanes, hailstorms, and other first-party claims.. Elia is a shareholder in the firm, and her primary areas of practice are industrial employment/long-latency lung disease litigation, insurance defense and coverage, environmental law, and commercial litigation. In the last eighteen years, Elia has successfully defended thousands of occupational exposure claims, including exposure to asbestos and silica-containing products. Elia focuses her practice on insurance coverage litigation and counseling, and has significant experience representing insurers as direct action defendants in litigation in Louisiana. Elia’s extensive experience defending mass tort claims enables her to provide clients with an early strategic plan, vigorous defense, and efficient litigation.. Elia‘s professional credentials include being nominated as an AV-rated attorney, an honor bestowed on less than 5% of women lawyers. As an AV-rated attorney, Elia was selected for the inaugural edition of the Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers™ – an organization created exclusively for women attorneys who have received the highest possible peer rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.. In addition, Elia actively promotes diversity and the inclusion of women and Hispanics in the legal professions through various professional organizations. She is president of the Hispanic Lawyers of Louisiana. Elia is also a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), where she currently is one of fifty members selected nationally to participate in the HNBA/Associate of Corporate Counsel Executive Leadership Program. Elia also monitors legal trends and proposed laws that directly impact or affect the local Hispanic community. Her professional engagements include presenting a seminar on effectively communicating with corporate counsel, diversity seminars at the 2012 ABA mid-year meeting and 2011 HNBA National Corporate Conference, leading round-table discussions at several in-house corporate meetings, serving as a diversity facilitator for the Louisiana State Bar Association, participating in the Louisiana State Bar Association’s diversity and inclusion video, and presenting continuing legal education throughout the state.. Elia also serves on the Board of Directors of the ASI Federal Credit Union, which facilitates loans of all sizes for transportation, home ownership, business development, and education as well as international microloans in partnership with Kiva, a non-profit connecting individual investors with microfinance institutions.. In addition to her professional pursuits, Elia also volunteers and participates in a number of social and community programs including elementary school reading programs and various habitat/environmental groups, including Habitat for Humanity. She is a founding member of Candy Girls/Life Savers of New Orleans, a non-profit group that supports and provides services to families in need as well as a local orphanage.

Edward J. Womac founded the Womac Law Firm in 1983. He is a passionate advocate for those who have been injured and has helped numerous clients all across Louisiana fight for the compensation they needed. Mr. Womac has handled claims against insurance companies and large corporations, including those involving catastrophic injuries and property damage claims. He is focused on providing Louisiana residents with high-quality counsel and personalized support, guiding them through the hardest times in their lives. As a life-long resident of Louisiana, he is dedicated to giving back to the community through activism and philanthropy.

Dylan Utley, a New Orleans criminal lawyer, practices criminal defense at the highest level in both state and federal courts. Mr. Utley has practiced criminal law for over 22 years with significant trial experience. Mr. Utley is aggressive yet compassionate in his representation of clients. He represents clients who have been charged with white collar fraud, embezzlement, bribery, federal drug conspiracy crimes, criminal RICO violations, firearm and violent crimes. Mr. Utley represents clients charged with state felony and misdemeanor charges including: DWI/DUI, domestic violence matters, theft, battery, drug charges, public drunkenness, lewd conduct, disturbing the peace, expungements and all other state and municipal code violations. Mr. Utley represents those with Professional License issues, including Louisiana Nursing License Defense and violations of the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.

Dwayne Burrell is a native of New Orleans, La. Dwayne is a graduate of L.E. Rabouin High School in New Orleans.. Dwayne has represented hundreds of people in both criminal and personal injury matters during his career. In addition to his practice of representing those who have been wronged by a negligent person and/or company or representing defendants charged with a criminal offense, Dwayne has maintained his public service work going above and beyond helping many different youth organizations and those in need.. Dwayne prides himself on being a trial lawyer. Dwayne fights for victims and those thrown into the criminal justice system for real justice and equality.. Dwayne works everyday trying to find the best ways to get his clients real justice.

Doug Kleeman practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. He counsels clients, manages disputes and tries cases involving a variety of first- and third-party insurance coverage issues.. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Mr. Kleeman practiced in the areas of insurance coverage and litigation at Bienvenu, Foster, Ryan & O’Bannon, LLC in New Orleans.

Donald L. Rose, III, Esq. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.  In 1985, his family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas.   He graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in 1994.  In 1998 he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hendrix College.   Thereafter, Mr. Rose returned to New Orleans to attend Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.  He graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2004.  During law school, Mr. Rose was a member of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Moot Court Team.  He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in October 2004.  Thereafter, he worked as an Associate Attorney with Attorney Morris Bart where he centralized his practice around personal injury and automobile accidents.  Subsequently, he worked as an Associate Attorney with the Chouest Law Firm until 2006.  In 2006, he founded Arnona Rose, LLC with Mr. Vincent R. Arnona.  His area of practice is criminal law, personal injury law, family law, wills and estates, real estate law, and contract law.

Dick Chopin is a Member of The Chopin Law Firm and licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas.  Dick Chopin is one of the pre-eminent attorneys in the entire Gulf South. He has represented his clients in the smallest courthouses in southern Louisiana as effectively and professionally as he has in England and Belgium. Quite simply, there are few better lawyers out there.. Dick has tried over 125 civil jury trials and so many bench trials that he does not even bother to keep count. A fearless and powerful advocate, Dick is the warrior clients need on their side when everything is on the line, whether insignificant personal injury litigation, a domestic matter, or a large casualty case.. Dick was admitted to the Bar in Louisiana in 1973 and Texas in 1997. Dick has extensive experience in virtually all types of litigation and is recognized locally and nationally as one of the best trial lawyers. He is well respected for his skills, ethics and professionalism and has consistently been selected for the highest possible ratings in all areas by his peers.. Contact Richard:

Developing a profound reputation in the Gulf Coast area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Jeffrey P. Berniard is an established and proven litigation entity. In working to defend the rights of hundreds of Louisiana and Texas residents against the unfair and illegitimate efforts of insurance companies, the Berniard Law Firm has been highly successful at getting clients the payments and claims they are entitled to. Employing a variety of tools and judicial approaches such as arbitration and expert testimony, we take every angle we can to guarantee that our clients receive the legal support that they deserve.. Established by Jeffrey Berniard, a native son to the Gulf Coast, the Berniard Law features employees from all across the United States that each bring a different expertise and experience to our litigation. Educated at McNeese State University and Loyola Law in New Orleans, Mr. Berniard is able to handle federal and state cases in courts across the South. For far-reaching jurisdictions, Mr. Berniard has highly qualified colleagues that are also capable of meeting your legal needs. As such, our firm is able to come to clients to bring them the legal assistance they need to keep insurance companies at bay with their low payouts and denied claims.. With a focus on storm damage and insurance litigation, the Berniard Law Firm also takes cases relating to serious injuries, medical malpractice and other disputes with insurance companies. Any Texas resident that feels they need legal support for a variety of reasons is encouraged to contact the Berniard Law Firm to speak with an attorney regarding what we can do for you.

David Saltaformaggio practices in the area of marine, energy, transportation and insurance law. His practice consists of defending vessel owners and operators from claims arising from personal injury and contract disputes. He has experience conducting shipboard investigations. Mr. Saltaformaggio also practices in the area of transportation litigation, with a focus on employee personal injury and death (F.E.L.A.). In addition, Mr. Saltaformaggio has experience in insurance coverage litigation across multiple lines of insurance, both marine insurance and commercial property and casualty insurance.. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Mr. Saltaformaggio worked in the marine insurance and commercial insurance industry. As a Claims Manager for a Marine insurance underwriting service, he managed offshore marine hull and machinery and protection and indemnity claims, including both personal injury and property claims.

David Lawton practices in the area of admiralty and tort. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in various aspects of maritime law, including personal injury/death, maritime pollution, contract disputes, offshore rigs and vessels, and major casualties.. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, he was with the Terriberry, Carroll, & Yancey, L.L.P. law firm in New Orleans.

David Korn practices in the area of labor and employment. He represents private employers, insurance companies and governmental entities in all facets of labor and employment law throughout the Gulf South, with particular emphasis in Texas and Louisiana. Mr. Korn serves as lead trial counsel in cases brought under federal and state employment law statutes. He has handled issues brought under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act as well as discrimination claims and tort-based breach of contract claims asserted under state laws. He has also resolved over 100 claims through alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. At the administrative level, Mr. Korn has represented employers who are faced with charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program, the National Labor Relations Board, the Texas Commission on Human Rights, the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights and the Department of Labor. He regularly gives training seminars and presentations on how employers can prevent charges from being filed and how to defend against them when they are received. Mr. Korn is also an active speaker on a wide range of employment law topics, has served as an adjunct professor to Tulane University Law School and the University of New Orleans and been honored to serve as a guest lecturer through the Fulbright Program teaching students in an international forum about how cases are litigated in the United States.

David is a partner of New Orleans-based law firm Peiffer Rosca Wolf Abdullah Carr & Kane. David’s practice includes representing clients who have suffered serious and catastrophic injury, wrongful death cases, human rights and trafficking violations, labor exploitation, product liability, contract disputes and select criminal defense matters.. David is a veteran trial attorney and litigator. He gained invaluable trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) for the Parishes of Orleans and Jefferson, where he spent the better part of a decade. He also served as an Assistant Special Counsel to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana.. Prior to forming Peiffer Rosca Wolf Abdullah Carr & Kane, David also spent four years at a local New Orleans AV-rated law firm practicing in the areas of occupational exposure and disease, products and premises liability, and wrongful death cases.. As a member of Peiffer Rosca Wolf Abdullah Carr & Kane, David utilizes his vast trial and litigation experience to represented clients who have experienced life-changing injuries and injustices.. In his civil practice, David has represented the family members of victims of horrific and catastrophic events, including oil rig explosions and other industrial accidents. David has also represented individuals and classes who have been harmed by pharmaceutical products. In addition, David also represents classes of individuals who have brought claims against employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act for failure to properly compensate workers and other violations of the FLSA.. David’s personal injury practice includes representing those who have been seriously injured under various circumstances, including automobile accidents, premises injuries and product defects.. David’s criminal practice includes defending clients against misdemeanor and felony charges in state and municipal courts. As a former prosecutor David served as a felony trial attorney, special homicide prosecutor, Code 6 prosecutor and an appeals attorney. His prosecutorial experience gives him the ability to effectively navigate the often overwhelming world of criminal litigation on behalf of his clients. David defends clients who have been charged with such crimes as DWIs, municipal crimes, various misdemeanor offenses, drug offenses, property crimes, and select violent offenses.. David received his J.D. from Tulane University Law School in 1999. While at Tulane, David participated in the Civil Law Clinic, the Street Law program, was a member and officer of the Black Law Student Association, a member of the Francis Xavier Martin chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and a member of the Martinet Legal Society. Prior to law school, David attended Florida A&M University, where he received his B.S. in Business Economics in 1996. David was a guest speaker at the American Association for Justice 2012 Annual Convention in Chicago and is a contributing columnist to the Louisiana Weekly newspaper.. Admissions:. Associations:

David Bravo’s training as an advocate began long before law school. In high school, David was a nationally competitive Cross Examination debater. He spent his summers learning to persuasively speak and research at prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth College, The University of Toledo, and Loyola University. He won the Louisiana High School State Championship and placed in the top ten at the City Championship three years in a row for Extemporaneous Speaking.  In college, David won LSU’s Persuasive Speech Contest.. At Loyola Law School, David earned a scholarship as the swing oralist on the Moot Court National Team which required him to argue both sides of the issue. His team won the Regional Championship and finished fifth in the nation.. Immediately after graduation, David was baptized by fire as he worked as a prosecutor in Orleans Parish. He quickly rose to Senior Trial Attorney and began handling serious felony cases, including death penalty cases. David tried nearly a hundred cases as a prosecutor, including three jury trials in just one day.. After leaving the DA’s office, David worked for a downtown insurance defense firm. During this period, David learned how insurance companies evaluate cases. He also learned that his personal satisfaction came from representing people, not big insurance companies.. For the last 12 years, David has represented only individuals and small companies. He has used his experience in evaluating and trying cases to achieve justice for his clients. He continues to actively train as an advocate. He recently spent a month at the Trial Lawyer’s College at Thunderhead Ranch in Wyoming, founded by famed trial lawyer Gerry Spence. David has also taught Trial Skills Courses at Loyola Law School.. David would be happy to meet with you to see if his unique set of skills can help you with your current challenge.

Dan Pancamo is counsel in the business group in the New Orleans office. He has an electric public utility regulatory practice, representing clients in matters primarily before the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Mr. Pancamo also has a business and commercial transactional practice, representing clients in: (i) commercial real estate matters, including property development, finance, leasing, and acquisitions and sales for a range of projects, including office, retail, commercial and industrial properties and hospital and healthcare facilities; (ii) construction matters, including drafting and negotiating owner-contractor agreements (including EPC agreements and design-build agreements), agreements for architectural, engineering and other professional services, and construction finance documents (including construction loan agreements) for a range of projects, including power plant construction, hospital and healthcare facility construction, and hotel and apartment complex construction; and (iii) commercial contract matters, including procurement contracts and natural gas supply and transportation agreements.

Dan is a litigation attorney who has been with the firm since 2005. Prior to entering private practice, Dan worked at the Louisiana Supreme Court. Prior to joining Jackson & Jackson, Dan practiced at two small and mid-size defense firms representing insurance companies and businesses focusing on auto liability and mass toxic tort defense litigation.. Dan represents injured persons seeking recovery who were victims of auto accidents, work place accidents, and other disabling injuries caused by third parties. Dan also represents disabled persons seeking recovery through worker’s compensation, disability policies, and Social Security Disability/ERISA.. Dan has extensive experience in first party insurance claims for recovery of businesses against their property and casualty, and business interruption insurers. After Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and the 2016 Louisiana floods, Dan was instrumental in making full recovery for the firm’s commercial property clients making first party claims against their insurers.. Dan also represents small to mid-sized companies in defending worker’s compensation, longshore/harbor worker’s, auto liability and general liability claims.

Dan has been with Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett since its inception in 1997.  He also practiced with the firm's founders for five years prior to that.. Dan's practice is primarily litigation-based, with emphasis on maritime law, personal injury defense, property damage claims, employer and premises liability, general casualty and insurance defense, and contract negotiations and disputes.  He has successfully represented cliens in state and federal district and appellate courts and before various government agencies and administrative courts.. He is currently admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.  Dan has also obtained special temporary admission before courts in numerous other states from coast to coast.  He is an active member of the American, Louisiana and Lafayatte Bar Associations, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Propellor Club of New Orleans, and the American Inn of Court of Acadiana.  Dan contributes regularly to WorkBoat magazine and the For the Record newsletter.  Plus, Dan has spoken at various marine and insurance industry programs.. In his personal time, Dan enjoys traveling, reading, cycling and many other outdoor activities.  He lives in Lafayette, Louisiana, with his wife and two sons.

Dan Foley has been crafting winning Maritime and Offshore Accident cases for over 40 years. His meticulous preparation and thorough knowledge of the maritime industry make him an attorney that few opponents wish to tangle with. Other law firms regularly refer some of their toughest maritime cases to him for litigation.. Dan regularly sees the devastating physical and mental consequences to accident victims brought about by an industry that sees injured workers as little more than broken parts to be replaced as quickly and cheaply as possible. The severe pain, helplessness and depression suffered by seriously injured workers can tear families apart, even as employers routinely second guess their actions in order to win lawsuits.. Dan provides a high level of contact with his clients, regularly giving them clear updates on the progress of their case in this highly demanding and technical area of litigation. He builds winning cases designed to provide not only medical treatment and financial security for injured workers and their families, but also the vindication that his clients need in order to resume a normal life.. If you or a loved one has suffered injury because of the negligence of others, contact Dan now for a Free Case Evaluation.

Craig Mordock is an experienced criminal defense attorney in New Orleans. He has handled several high profile cases including representing former AL Cy Young Award Winner Denny McClain on fraud charges that were eventually dismissed. Currently, he represents University of Arizona Assistant Basketball Coach Book Richardson on federal bribery charges. He regularly teaches CLEs on trial practice, DWI law, and expungements. He has appeared as a guest on Headline News and the Today Show and is frequently quoted as an expert in the local media on criminal law matters. In 2015, he was named one of top 100 criminal defense lawyers in Louisiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also listed as a Top Lawyer in the Global Directory of Who's Who. In 2015, Craig was named a "Top Lawyer" for criminal defense by New Orleans Magazine.

Corporate Attorney based out of New Orleans, LA. My clients range from startups to established businesses, and my services range from corporate entity formation to legal document drafting to legal consulting. Contact me at or visit for more information.. Starting and growing a business is extremely expensive, and therefore, most startups can’t afford an in-house attorney. My firm provides a company its own legal counsel while charging considerably less than a full time in-house attorney or traditional law firm. We specialize in growing startups from the ground up and typically stay on board as a legal advisor after the company is established. We rethink the traditional law firm model and represent the sharing economy meeting the legal profession.. There’s never been a better time to start a business – let’s make it happen.

Construction projects can be complex, expensive and stressful, so I lend my knowledge to many insurance companies, corporations and self-insured companies in areas including:. While my role is primarily in construction, I also maintain a diverse practice, which includes workers' compensation litigation, redhibition, commercial litigation, general civil litigation, premises liability, unfair trade practices and products liability.

Commercial Litigation. The Moeller Firm has substantial experience and a track record of success in both full scale litigation and favorable early resolution of a wide variety of commercial and business disputes. We regularly handle commercial and business disputes in both state and federal courts as well as in numerous alternative dispute resolution forums. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving breach of contract, intentional interference with contract, corporate governance disputes, business torts, unfair trade practices, successor liability and fraud. We view ourselves as a strategic partner to our clients rather than mere litigators. In this role, we seek to offer the best counsel and guidance suited to each client’s goals in a wide spectrum of matters.. Construction Litigation. Since its inception, The Moeller Firm has served clients involved in all aspects of construction litigation. Our experience includes the representation of owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in a variety of land based and marine construction disputes including residential and commercial and multi-family/mixed use projects as well as marine construction companies in vessel construction disputes. The firm represents clients in construction actions involving defective workmanship, delay, suspension of work, coordination and interference, defective specifications, acceleration, and other performance, pricing, and scheduling disputes, non-payment and breach of contract. The firm is also well-versed in analyzing specialized issues that commonly arise in construction disputes, including insurance coverage, indemnification and additional insured matters.

Colin Cambre practices in the area of admiralty law. He specializes in the areas of maritime personal injury defense and litigation, Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims, and maritime collision and property damage defense and litigation. He has experience conducting shipboard investigations for vessel collisions, personal injury and cargo damage. Mr. Cambre has represented clients in state and federal courts in all aspects of litigation. He has handled numerous cases through mediation and court sponsored settlement conferences.

CHRISTOPHER L. WILLIAMS focuses his practice on complex employment litigation and class-action matters.  He has substantial experience litigating class-action disputes, including Title VII discrimination claims and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  In addition, Mr. Williams has been involved in a variety of matters involving wrongful termination, trade secrets, wage disputes, and non-compete issues.. Mr. Williams is a member of the Louisiana and South Carolina Bars and also is admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Louisiana, District of South Carolina, the Middle District of Louisiana, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Additionally, he has authored and contributed to a number of articles on litigation and employment law issues, including “Offers of Judgment: Strategic Use of Rule 68,” ABA Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter, Vol. 17, No. 4 (Summer 2009) and “Hitching a Ride on the Wage and Hour Gravy Train,” Bloomberg Law Reports – Employee Benefits, Vol. 4, No. 7 (March 28, 2011). Mr. Williams is a co-author of the chapter “Are Attorney’s Fees Available?” in ERISA Litigation (BNA 3rd ed. 2008, 2009, and 2010) and a contributing author to the American Bar Association’s Treatise Supplements on the Equal Pay Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.. Mr. Williams also is active in the Labor & Employment, Young Lawyer, and Litigation Sections of the American Bar Association and a member of ABA Committees on Class Action and Derivative Suits, Pretrial Practice & Discovery, and Trial Practice.. Mr. Williams graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University School of Law in 2003 and was named to the Order of the Coif.  In addition, at Tulane he received the Haber Joseph McCarthy Award for graduating with the best academic record in the Environmental Law Program.   Mr. Williams received a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Spanish from the College of Charleston in 2000, where he was the recipient of the D.L. Scurry Foundation Scholarship.