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With more than 25 years of experience as a business lawyer, I represent clients in arbitration and litigation as well as handling transactional matters.. I also represent franchisors with respect to disclosure, relationship and termination issues. I also helps clients and business in the matters of business organization, contracts, directors’ and officers’ liability, bankruptcy, and intellectual property as well as trusts and estates.

When I am not lawyering, I workout at the Crossfit gym almost daily and squeeze in a few yoga classes each week.. I served in the army (tank corps), but now I only march for my Mardi Gras krewe---Krewe Delusion!!. I am a Pelicans NBA basketball season ticket holder and I also go out for live music on most weekends.. I enjoy the personal aspect and the strategic thinking that my practice demands---and I enjoy counseling clients to identify and make smart decisions that are not always apparent at first glance.

When asked why I stayed in New Orleans I always reply “look around…you don’t get any of this anywhere else.” I’m talking about the people, the culture, the new restaurants starting up on every corner, the festivals, the music, the love citizens have for their city.  That is what made a small town Georgia girl leave home and stay.. That’s right, I’m your typical small town Southern Georgia peach plucked from the tree but I somehow landed right here in the CBD in New Orleans starting my own law firm with a husband I have the privilege of working alongside every day. How does that happen?. I grew up outside of Atlanta and went to the University of Georgia and studied Psychology and Art History.  While at UGA I worked in the Clinical and Social Psychology Departments as research assistant. This led me to work at a domestic abuse shelter for battered women and children. It was during my time at UGA that I developed a fascination with the law and the legal system.  After visiting New Orleans to watch the Dawgs play in the Sugarbowl, I was hooked and knew I had to attend law school here in this great city.. I moved to New Orleans in 2008 and haven’t looked back since.  I studied law at Loyola University New Orleans and received both International Law and Environmental Law certificates.  While I’m proud of these certificates, I was most influenced by my time spent as a member of the Trial Advocacy Program (Mock Trial).  It was during this time that I honed my skills as a trial attorney and became more interested in criminal defense and personal injury.  I was honored to serve as their President my senior year and was chosen amongst the professors and administration at Loyola to receive the Order of the Barristers.  I was humbled to receive such a coveted award for superb oral advocacy.  Today, that is one of my favorite and greatest accomplishments.. With my experience and education, I was accepted into the Loyola University Clinic Program and my final year I was able to practice law as a student practitioner under the guidance of a mentor.  During this time, I worked alongside other attorneys within the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office in their Juvenile, Criminal and Appeals Divisions. In addition, I practiced in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office and was fortunate enough to even help out on a first degree murder trial.   Without these experiences, I would not be the accomplished and confident attorney I am today.

Turk Clay practices in the area of marine and energy litigation. His practice includes the defense of vessel owners and operators from claims arising from personal injury, vessel collisions, cargo damage, and contract disputes. He has experience conducting shipboard investigations for vessel collisions, personal injury, and cargo damage. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, he was a law clerk for the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Tracy Rotharmel Shanks is a New Orleans attorney with extensive experience handling cases in all parishes within the greater New Orleans area. She has represented individuals, insurance defense companies, families, and Fortune 500 companies over the course of her career. Tracy holds impressive litigation experience and is well-versed in navigating clients through cases involving family law disputes, including divorces, custody and child support, and probate. She is not afraid to take on complex and challenging legal matters and can provide thorough representation to clients from all walks of life. She also provides low cost uncontested divorces on a flat fee arrangement.  Set up an initial consultation with her firm, Rotharmel Shanks, LLC, today.

Toni R. Arnona, Esq. is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School in 2002 and thereafter obtained her undergraduate degree in French and Linguistics from Newcomb College at Tulane University. After college, she attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctor in 2009. During law school, Ms. Arnona participated and competed in Trial Advocacy and was also a Student Practitioner in the Loyola Law Clinic. Ms. Arnona also had the honor of interning with the Honorable Robin M. Giarrusso in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. She was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2009. Subsequently, she completed a clerkship with the Honorable Lloyd J. Medley, Jr., also in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. Ms. Arnona joined Arnona Rose, LLC in the Spring of 2014. Her area of practice is criminal law, personal injury law, family law, real estate law, wrongful death claims, insurance disputes and landlord-tenant problems.

Timothy J. Young, founder of The Young Firm, has dedicated over 30 years to representing injured maritime workers. Specializing in maritime and Jones Act cases, Timothy has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation to offshore workers, including rig and vessel employees, across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. His extensive experience includes numerous jury trials and appellate arguments in both state and federal courts. Timothy is deeply committed to securing fair compensation and justice for clients whose livelihoods have been disrupted by serious injuries.A graduate of Tulane Law School with honors, Timothy is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas. He is a recognized leader in maritime law, frequently speaking at industry conferences and appearing on television to educate workers about their rights. Timothy has also authored several books on maritime law and is an active member of professional organizations, including the Louisiana Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Outside of his practice, Timothy enjoys life in New Orleans with his wife, two children, and their dog, Jackson. His dedication to his clients and passion for justice define his career and his approach to the law.

Thomas earned his JD from the University of Chicago Law School whose enivironment of ideological diversity inculcated in him the ability to see legal issues from many different perspectives. The most enduring lesson Thomas acquired from his legal studies is that effective legal representation requires not only the ability to strongly argue on behalf of the client, but also the ability to understand and predict the arguments made by the opposition.. Outside of the law, Thomas has been involved with non-profit organizations rebuilding houses in New Orleans after Katrina, and environmental protection efforts after the BP oil spill. He is also a self-described "amateur musicologist" with an interest in pre-War jazz and blues, and a novice photographer.

The Kreller Law Firm was founded by attorney Stephen S. Kreller to assist those individuals and businesses in distress throughout the states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and New York.  Mr. Kreller represents people who have been harmed by the actions of others and will work aggressively to protect your interests and maximize the recovery you deserve.. Mr. Kreller holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans.  During his career he has served in various key capacities on legal teams litigating significant cases related to personal injury, product liability, environmental disasters and much more.. On August 29, 2005, Mr. Kreller lost his home and possessions to Hurricane Katrina and spent several months assisting family and friends in the New Orleans and Mobile areas restore their lives and homes.  This event has had an extraordinary impact on the manner in which Mr. Kreller leads his practice, relates with clients and secures reparation on behalf of those The Kreller Law Firm represents.

Tessa Vorhaben practices primarily in the areas of general litigation, insurance coverage and tort litigation. She defends claims involving personal injury, products liability, premises liability, property damage, business interruption, insurance bad faith and extra-contractual litigation.

Tad Bartlett graduated magna cum laude from Tulane Law School, in the top ten percent of his class, where he began practicing as a student attorney in the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic. Following graduation, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. James L. Dennis of the U.S. Fifth Circuit. Following that clerkship, Mr. Bartlett practiced administrative and appellate law at the New Orleans office of Liskow & Lewis, then practiced surety and fidelity litigation and appellate law at the New Orleans law firm of Krebs, Farley & Pelleteri. Mr. Bartlett then spent time developing a solo appellate practice with clients primarily clustered in the legal areas of environmental law, antitrust claims, and First Amendment issues. Tad Bartlett’s appellate practice has ranged from briefing and argument of substantive and procedural issues in civil and commercial litigation before state and federal appellate courts, to serving as a briefing attorney on a team providing pro bono representation of a death-row inmate seeking post-conviction relief. Beginning in July 2009, he began offering this appellate and litigation experience to civil clients of the experienced attorneys at Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison.

Stewart focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights; admiralty and maritime; marine finance and vessel documentation; asset-based finance; litigation, corporate and commercial law; and oil and gas.. Stewart has been practicing law in New Orleans for more than 40 years. He is a 1974 graduate of Kenyon College, magna cum laude, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated top in his class in 1977 from Tulane Law School where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and was a member of the Tulane Law Review.. Stewart has been lead trial and appellate counsel in over 80 reported cases in the federal and state courts. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in New Orleans, Louisiana Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. He has participated in oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 13 times, as well as before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and the Louisiana Courts of Appeal. He is either presently acting or has previously acted as debtor’s lead counsel or creditors’ counsel in a number of Chapter 11 bankruptcies involving companies operating in and outside of the Gulf Coast region. These cases include a number of relatively large reorganizations, including Torch Offshore, Inc., Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc., Gulf Fleet Holdings, Inc., Trico Marine Services, Inc., Force Energy, Inc., and Borders Group, Inc. Stewart has also handled significant marine finance transactions, as well as substantial mergers and acquisitions. He acts as general counsel to a number of regional businesses in providing counsel and his legal expertise.

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Stephen practices in the areas of products liability, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, labor and employment, and general casualty. Whether in the context of single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, or mass-consolidated litigation, Stephen has extensive experience defending manufacturers against product liability claims, both in Louisiana and in other jurisdictions across the country. He has handled matters involving consumer products, commercial products, prescription drugs, and medical devices from beginning to end. In the mass-tort realm, Stephen has developed teams of experts in litigation-relevant scientific disciplines and then prepared team members for deposition and trial testimony. He has monitored both pre- and post-recall investigations into product complaints and has spent significant amounts of time working with trial counsel to prepare electronic and demonstrative evidence for use in trial and jury exercises. In addition to his products liability practice, Stephen also has a wide range of experience defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract in both state and federal court.Stephen is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Federal Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and the New Orleans Bar Association. He is currently an executive board member of the Young Lawyers Division of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (NOFBA) and served previously as the Chair of the NOFBA’s Lunch with the Court Program. Stephen is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana.Stephen graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors from the Tulane University School of Engineering and was a member of Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society.This technical background has allowed Stephen to focus his practice on science-oriented litigation, particularly focusing on product liability, medical device, and pharmaceutical defense work.

Stephen Hébert’s career reflects his lifelong dedication to discipline and advocacy. A former amateur boxer, Stephen competed in the lightweight, light-welterweight, and welterweight divisions from 1993 to 1999 before pursuing law. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University-New Orleans, graduating with honors, and was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2002. His legal career began as a law clerk for the Honorable Marc T. Amy at the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, followed by a role as an Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish, where he gained invaluable trial experience and worked on policy reforms.. Stephen expanded his expertise in civil litigation at King, LeBlanc & Bland, P.L.L.C., handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Since establishing his private practice in 2010, he has built a reputation as a skilled criminal defense and personal injury attorney, earning accolades such as AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition in Super Lawyers Magazine and New Orleans Magazine.. In addition to his legal practice, Stephen is an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University-New Orleans and an active martial artist. He earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2024 and continues to compete in grappling tournaments while giving back to the boxing community through sponsorships.

Sole practitioner since 1997 handling all criminal and immigration matters.

Since 2013, Cynthia has been in private practice after working as a federal and state public defender in the Greater New Orleans area as well as Miami, Florida. Cynthia has extensive white collar experience and has tried numerous cases at both the federal and state levels. As an advocate, she vigorously represents her clients to attain the best possible results.. Cynthia is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in the Eastern District of Louisiana and serves on the board of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has presented at CLEs regarding the United States Sentencing Guidelines. She is admitted to practice in the United States Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana as well as the United States Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Shirin Harrell is a founding partner of the law firm of Harrell & Nowak. A medical malpractice attorney serving the people of greater New Orleans, she represents individuals and businesses in cases involving medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, products liability, personal injury and insurance disputes. As an attorney and registered nurse, Ms. Harrell’s expertise spans both the medical and legal arenas. Because of her extensive healthcare background she is frequently asked to represent clients whose legal issues usually involve complex medical and healthcare matters in the New Orleans Area.. LEGAL BACKGROUND. Prior to founding Harrell & Nowak, Ms. Harrell practiced law at the firm of Sessions Fishman & Nathan. While at the firm, she served as a key member of the legal team representing Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. in the phenylpropanolamine (PPA) litigation encompassing 900 plaintiffs in more than 90 separate lawsuits. Ms. Harrell graduated from Louisiana State University School of Law where she was a member of Moot Court Board. She is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana. She is a member of the Louisiana and New Orleans Bar Associations, the American Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. Prior to obtaining her Juris Doctor, Shirin Harrell earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Tulane University. She is a Licensed Registered Nurse in Louisiana and has extensive work experience in the healthcare field, having served in an executive capacity as a Vice President of Pan American Life Insurance Company, the largest mutual insurer in Louisiana, and as a Vice President of Mercy + Baptist Medical Center, a large local hospital.

Serving as the Vice-Chair of the Civil Litigation Department, I have tried more than 70 jury trials to verdict, and recently authored the chapter on closing argument in the ABA’s 2015 trial tactics book: “From the Trenches: Strategies And Tips From 21 Of The Nation’s Top Trial Lawyers.”. I currently serve as lead national trial counsel for the worldwide leading manufacturer of conducted electrical weapons. I also represent national insurance and excess insurance companies, trucking companies, grocery chains, restaurant chains, and law enforcement agencies.. I have been admitted pro hac vice to handle cases around the country, including California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia.

Serving as a member of Deutsch Kerrigan’s marine and energy department, I defend marine and non-marine wrongful death, personal injury and property damage claims, Jones Act claims, and other offshore and vessel related claims. I also have experience in a variety of liability and insurance coverage issues, along with transportation claims such as cargo claims and 18-wheeler accidents.. International trade, business transactions, a variety of professional, products, and premises liability issues, as well as insurance coverage issues are other areas where I spend time handling claims.

Scott R. Simmons earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Louisiana State University and his juris doctor in 1993 from Loyola University in New Orleans School of Law. Mr. Simmons was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in 1994 and subsequently to the bars of the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has practiced in the areas of commercial litigation, residential and commercial real estate, title examination and title insurance, real estate development and financing, class actions, personal injury and consumer representation. Mr. Simmons is a Louisiana Notary Public, a Licensed Louisiana Insurance Producer writing for First American Title Insurance Company and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and is also an active member of the state and local communities as a member of the New Orleans Bar Association and the LSU Alumni Association. He also serves on the LSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Council. Scott also regularly teaches First-Time Home Buyer Training courses for local organizations.

Sarah Faris practices in the area of litigation.

Renee has over 17 years of extensive litigation experience representing clients in various areas of the law.    She is an aggressive litigator who has been highly successful in defending local government agencies and national insurance companies in all aspects of litigation including class actions.    Renee  has significant experience in the areas of mass media and telecommunications law, and holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communications.    Her litigation experience is broad based including trials, appeals and writs before state and federal courts.    Renee has been recognized as a top local lawyer by New Orleans Magazine.     She is the recipient of the New Orleans City Business Newspaper's 2008 Leadership in Law Award, and enjoys an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating.     Renee is admitted to legal practice in Louisiana and Texas.. Admissions to Practce:. Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1995. U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, 1996. Supreme Court of Texas, 2001. U.S. Court Appeal, Fifth Circuit, 2008. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2008. Areas of Practice:. Insurance Defense. Complex Commercial Litigation. Education Law. Mass Media Law. Telecommunications Law. Labor and Employment. Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations. Libel, Slander and Defamation. Class Action Defense. Entertainment Law. Toxic Torts. Municipal Law. Professional Memberships/Activities:. Louisiana State Bar Association. Texas Bar Association. Defense Research Institute. Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel. Assistant Bar Examiner, Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. Judge, Loyola School of Law’s 59th Annual National Moot Court Competition, 2008. Civic, Community and Business Activities (Current Only):. Board Member, Board of City Trusts, City of New Orleans. Board of Directors, Loyola University Alumni Board, At Large Representative. Board Member, Algiers Economic Development Foundation. First Vice President, League of Women Voters of New Orleans. Member, World Affairs Council of New Orleans. Member, French-American Chamber of Commerce. Member, Crescent City Cyclists

Rachael Ferrante practices in the area of admiralty.

Quentin is an experienced trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the defense of complex personal injury and property damage claims. His extensive experience includes the defense of individual and mass-tort claims in the products liability, pharmaceutical/medical device, toxic tort, consumer fraud, and general liability areas. His products liability experience is vast and includes the defense of claims involving electrical components, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, robotic equipment, lifts and hoists, hydraulic components, pesticides, solvents, vehicles, fumigants, agricultural and household products, construction materials, radiation exposures, and asbestos. Quentin has served as local, regional, and national counsel and successfully defended multi-million dollar claims through to verdict. Quentin earned an LLM in Energy & Environmental Law in 2009. He is a frequent guest speaker and author on numerous subjects ranging from federal civil procedure to trial strategy.