Top Mesothelioma Lawyers Near Me in New Orleans Area

Neil F. Nazareth is a litigation attorney and has made a career of helping victims of major industrial disasters and environmental exposures receive compensation for injuries and death.  Neil’s practice is focused on asbestos, environmental, products liability, toxic tort and complex maritime cases.  Along with his firm, Neil represented the first death case from the Deepwater Horizon explosion and represents several governmental and private landowners for their economic loss and environmental damages as a result of the oil spill and other contaminations.  In addition, Neil has represented many victims and their families for injuries and death from catastrophic incidents and for illnesses caused by asbestos exposure.  Neil was recognized by his peers for all of his good work when he was awarded the 2013 Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star recognition given to less than 2.5% of lawyers in Louisiana.  He was also awarded the Super Lawyers recognition in 2014,2015 and 2016.  Neil was recognized in St. Charles Avenue Magazine and Louisiana Life Magazine for this distinction.  Neil has been asked to give several presentations to lawyers and communities on topics including the Oil Pollution Act and Class Action Litigation, and most recently, he taught a CLE (continuing legal education) course to lawyers on Maintenance and Cure and Punitive Damages.  Neil will also be presenting at the 2017 AAJ annual conference in Boston.. Neil graduated from Louisiana State University where he was on the Dean’s List and Loyola University of New Orleans’ School of Law where he was on the Moot Court Board and was a Law Excellence Award recipient in several courses.. In addition to his active law practice, Neil is the President of the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers, he serves on the Executive Board of the Admiralty Section of the AAJ where he is the Articles Editor ation and he is a mentor with the Executive Mentor Program of Loyola University of New Orleans.

My practice is litigation-oriented focusing on toxic tort, personal injury and insurance defense, including general aviation, litigation, premises liability, automotive and products liability.. I defend local and national automotive, aviation, insurance companies and currently serve as co-chairman of the Toxic Tort & Environmental department.

Mike Gertler is the managing partner of the Gertler Law Firm, a New Orleans personal injury law firm.  The law firm focuses on the following injury and accident practice areas:. We assist residents in the following areas:Orleans Parish:New OrleansJefferson Parish:Gretna, Harahan, Kenner, Westwego, Grand Isle, Jean Lafitte, Avondale, Barataria, Bridge City, Elmwood, Estelle, Harvey, Jefferson, Lafitte, Marrero, Metairie, River Ridge, Terrytown, Timberlane, Waggaman, WoodmerePlaquemines Parish:Belle Chasse, Boothville-Venice, Buras-Triumph, Empire, Port Sulphur, Bohemia, Davant, Homeplace, Jesuit Bend, Pilottown, Pointe a la Hache, Port Eads, VeniceSt. Bernard Parish:Arabi, Chalmette, Meraux, Poydras, Violet, Caernarvon, Contreras, Delacroix Island, Hopedale, Kenilworth, Reggio, Sebastopol, Shell Beach, Toca, Verret, Versailles, YscloskeySt. Tammany Parish:Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Pearl River, Folsom, Sun, Eden Isle, Lacombe, Bush, GoodbeeSt. Charles ParishAma, Bayou Gauche, Boutte, Des Allemands, Destrehan, Hahnville, Killona, Luling, Montz, New Sarpy, Norco, Paradis, St. Rose, Taft, Almedia, Frellsen St. James Parish Gramercy, Lutcher, North Vacherie, South Vacherie, Convent, Vacherie

I represent clients in serious personal injury, property damage and wrongful death claims arising from aviation, oil and gas activities, products liability and chemical exposures. I defend under professional E&O coverage (legal, insurance broker, accounting). I've handled insurance coverage litigation involving aviation and CGL coverages, as well as business and contractual disputes.. I also have an appellate practice in the above areas of law and have participated in complex litigation.

I have tried over 100 jury trials and many more judge trials and am admitted to practice before every state and federal court in both Louisiana and Mississippi.. I represent corporate clients, insurance companies and their insureds in general civil litigation, including products liability (offshore hoists, ladders, gas plants, latex gloves and vehicles), transportation (rail, air and road), toxic tort (benzene, phosgene and asbestos), and premises liability matters.

I currently and have always focused 100% of my practice on representing individuals who have been hurt or injured due to the negligance or carelessness of big companies.  I know that hirng a lawyer can seem daunting and scary, especially if you have never done it before or have never been involved in a lawsuit. I know this because I have listened to my clients over the years — I understand that you are dealing with stressful and life-altering medical decisions and that you are wondering what the future will be like for your family. You don't want a “suit” showing up on your doorstep spouting legal jargon at want to make the legal process as easy on you as possible, while still keeping you completely informed and educated about the status of your case. My goal is to earn you and your family the highest recovery possible. I will earn your trust, and I will work tirelessly for you because I believe in and love what I do. I will be your confidant and I hope to eventually even be your friend.

I am a partner with Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P. in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a civil litigator, I practice primarily in the area of toxic tort matters and have successfully handled and litigated hundreds of lawsuits on behalf of corporations involving personal injury claims arising from exposure to toxic substances.

Experienced Mesothelioma attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.