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Wesley Barr brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to his clients, offering skilled counsel in a range of high-stakes disputes. Serving individuals, businesses, pension systems, and charitable organizations, Mr. Barr is known for his effective advocacy in both federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums nationwide. Notably, he has achieved seven- and eight-figure settlements by pursuing claims against major financial institutions following the 2008 crisis. Mr. Barr also represents clients in complex insurance litigation, including bad faith and underpayment claims related to hurricane, flood, and fire damages. His trial experience—including numerous jury verdicts—demonstrates both creativity and dedication to his clients’ best interests. Wesley holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida and an LL.M. from Tulane University Law School. Licensed in Louisiana, Florida, and Hawaii, he is active in professional organizations such as the Louisiana Association of Justice and has been recognized by Super Lawyers.

Warren A. “Chip” Forstall graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1975 and received his law degree from Loyola University in 1979. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts and the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Upon retiring from his litigation practice as a managing parter of his firm, Mr. Ovella formed a highly successful consulting firm three years ago to assist people with litigation related needs. At the request of many attorneys and former, present, and potential clients, Mr. Ovella formed Dominic J. Ovella Attorney at Law, L.L.C. As a litigator, with over 30 years of experience, Mr. Ovella has returned to his litigation practice. Mr. Ovella has handled and litigated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of claims for personal injury and property damage brought by and against his clients. Mr. Ovella's success begins with his personality and knowledge and ends with his ability to obtain great results for clients, whether by settlements or in trials.

Tony Hernandez possesses considerable experience and a unique expertise that makes him an invaluable asset to any legislative effort. Tony started an independent governmental relations practice and law firm in September 2014, after nine years of international, local, state, and federal government and public affairs experience, plus five years working in various legal capacities. During this time, Tony developed a strong reputation for diligent and effective client representation, a thorough understanding of Texas parliamentary procedure, and for rapid, thorough responses to client concerns.. Prior to starting his own practice, Tony served as the general counsel for the Texas Lobby Group. During four legislative sessions, Tony was responsible for legislative drafting and amendments, Texas House parliamentary compliance, plus legal and technical research. Tony utilized his expertise in parliamentary procedure to forestall dozens of adverse bills, as well as to shepherd legislation important to his clients. Tony effectively and rapidly translates client ideas into discernible legislation and amendments. He is adept at identifying viable legislative vehicles for amendments late in the legislative process. During the interim, Tony consults on Texas Statewide, Senate, and House legislative elections.. Tony obtained his juris doctorate from Tulane University School of Law while working for TLG. At Tulane, Tony served as Senior Business Editor of the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law and directed a Law and Economics reading group in coordination with several professors. He also served as the President of the Tulane Chapter of the Federalist Society where he hosted numerous prominent legal scholars and judges. During the summer break, Tony worked as a summer law clerk in the chambers of Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and in the Transportation Division of the Texas Office of Attorney General. During his final year of law school, he worked in the chambers of Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Fredericka Wicker.. In addition to his background in Texas and Louisiana, Tony has significant experience abroad. He has negotiated import/export contracts in English and Spanish with Mexican business partners. He spent eight months working at the Australian Parliament in the Office of Andrew Laming, the Federal Member for Bowman, Queensland. He has studied in England, Greece, Australia, and Peru.. Tony is admitted to practice law in Texas. He graduated magna cum laude from Saint Edward’s University. When he isn’t researching and writing laws, or roaming the Texas Capitol, he can likely be found kayaking with his dog down the Colorado River or playing basketball at the local courts.

Stephanie Cheralla has 15 years of litigation experience, with a primary focus on the defense of Louisiana workers’ compensation cases. She launched Cheralla & Associates, a boutique woman-owned law firm, in 2023 after progressing from litigation attorney (2008 to 2017) to partner (2017 to 2023) at the New Orleans law firm of Degan, Blanchard & Nash, APLC.. She has handled more than 350 insurance defense litigation matters on behalf of individuals, employers, and insurers in administrative, state, and federal forums over the course of her legal career. Her workers’ compensation practice encompasses disputes brought under the following state and federal laws,. Louisiana Workers’ Compensation LawU.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation ActDefense Base ActJones ActOuter-Continental Shelf Lands ActBy the NumbersPast Results are not a Guarantee of Future Success16 - Stephanie has served as the lead attorney on 16 trials before workers’ compensation tribunals and prepared for many more before the Louisiana Offices of Workers’ Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor Offices of Administrative Law Judges, and civil district courts throughout the State of Louisiana.12+ More than 12 defense assignments to Stephanie were voluntarily dismissed by the claimant/plaintiff upon the defendant’s showing of no merit ahead of motions for summary judgment.14 - Successful motions for summary judgment and exceptions granted, resulting in dismissal of defendant client.300+ The vast majority of the remaining 300 or so cases that did not go to trial or resolve through motions practice were settled ahead of trial, largely on very favorable terms to the client and sometimes with little or no contribution from our client.$$$ - Stephanie has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for workers’ compensation benefits paid back to defendant clients through subrogation matters in third party tort litigation.Tort Claim DefenseIn addition to workers’ compensation, Stephanie is experienced in defending tort causes of action for personal injuries involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability. Earlier in her career she worked on Chinese-manufactured drywall products liability multi-district litigation, overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. This versatile background gives Stephanie the ability to also handle cases involving:. Maritime lawConstruction defectsPremises liabilityProducts liabilityTort/personal injury law. ABA TIPS Workers’ Compensation Committee, Vice Chair 2017 to 2019, Current MemberABA TIPS Section on Labor and Employment, Current MemberLouisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers, Current MemberLouisiana State Bar Association, 2008 to PresentNew Orleans Bar Association, 2008 to Present

Not all lawyers enjoy practice.. To stand in a courtroom and argue to a judge or a jury makes many nervous.. Kara Samuels is unique in that regard. She loves to practice and knows that each of her clients has a unique story to tell.. Though originally from St. Louis, she fell in love with New Orleans when attending Loyola University. Majoring in Drama and Speech, she learned the art of storytelling and effective communication . This is probably best evidenced by the firm’s track record before the courts of appeal. In fact, Kara was recently given an award by the Louisiana Association for Justice for having won 4 cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court in one year.. She earned her law degree from Loyola University, graduating as a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar and as a Law Review student. Her passion for helping individual people seek  justice led her to pursue personal injury law as a trial lawyer.. The complexity of the cases that the firm handles involving medical, injury, and products liability is a challenge that Kara  finds rewarding. It has driven her to build her  own firm and establish a strong professional reputation , while maintaining the balance required of a working mother.. Kara believes that an important ruling is lost before the trial court, it must be appealed.  Appellate work is laborious and takes a tremendous amount of skill.  The firm’s strong track record before both the trial courts and the courts of appeal has resulted in referrals from members of the bench and bar.. As a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, the Jefferson Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ), Kara has  a fierce devotion to her cases and a diligent work ethic that leaves no stone unturned.

My name is Lacy Smith and I am a divorce and family law attorney. I was born and raised in New Orleans. I went to Ben Franklin high school and James Madison University in Virginia. After college, I returned home to attend Tulane University Law School. I met my husband in New Orleans and we in Mid-City with our two daughters and cat.. After law school, I cut my teeth working for one of the most experienced divorce attorneys in New Orleans, Doug "Mad Dog" Howard. While there, I learned the in's and out's of divorce and family law and represented clients at the district court, appellate court, and the Louisiana Supreme Court level.. I believe in the efficiency and effectiveness of collaborative divorce and mediation. I think that an agreement prepared by the parties will leave them more satisfied than an order rendered by a judge who doesn't know the couple or their children. However, I recognize that collaboration and mediation don't fit the needs of every couple or family.. When it comes to litigation, I think that attorneys should be zealous advocates first, but reasonable negotiators when appropriate. I think that attorneys should answer their client's questions promptly and honestly. I think that the most successful attorneys are those who are most prepared; who know the facts unique to their client's circumstances; and who can apply the current law to those facts. I apply that philosophy to each client.. I only practice divorce and family law. When you hire me, you get me - not an associate attorney or paralegal who you've never met. I will personally give your case the time and attention it needs and get things done as efficiently and quickly as possible; without sacrificing results.. If there is something that I can help you with, or if you want to explore your options, contact me and we can set up a time to meet.

Mr. Weiser is born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Loyola University College of Law in 2009. It was his dream to build a practice that provides affordable legal services for all. The Weiser Law Firm are excellent New Orleans Lawyer for Divorce & Personal Injury in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and Louisiana. Further, since our inception we have committed ourselves to providing our clients with the best representation available. Our office oversees FLSA labor overtime cases. The Weiser Law Firm’s main office is located at 3801 Canal Street Ste 205 in Mid-City New Orleans. We practice on a daily bases in Orleans Criminal District Court, Jefferson Parish 24th District District, Orleans Traffic Court, St. Bernard Court, Slidell City Court, St. Tammany Court, Jefferson’s 1st and 2nd Parish Courts, Orleans Civil District Court and Federal Court.

Mr. Daigre has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1994. Over the course of his career, he has gained experience in a wide range of cases. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury matters as well as Fortune 500 companies, large insurance companies, and small businesses in contract disputes. He has also represented property owners in disputes with government entities, banks, insurance companies, and neighboring property owners. Mr. Daigre’s trial and appellate experience includes personal injury suits, property damage suits, insurance disputes, contract disputes, construction litigation, legal malpractice claims, and worker’s compensation. He has represented injured persons all types of cases including automobile accidents, Jones Act and general maritime law claims, aviation accidents, and FELA and railroad cases.. Mr. Daigre attended Louisiana State University on an academic scholarship, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in French, in 1990. He received his J.D. from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert School of Law in 1994, where he was the recipient of a Dean’s Scholarship and the inaugural George M. Armstrong Scholarship. He was admitted to the bar in 1994 and is currently admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana.

Mr. Burgos is a native of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, but has lived most of his life in the United States. He graduated from Bonnabel High School and received his B.A.S. degree from Loyola University. While in law school, Mr. Burgos was selected by the faculty to serve as a teaching assistant -concentrating time with law students that were experiencing academic difficulty. Mr. Burgos received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law in civil and common law. Mr. Burgos has kept his finger on the pulse of New Orleans businesses while organizing and managing multi-million dollar real estate development projects. Additionally, he has assisted clients in a number of business ventures across the world.. Mr. Burgos has provided legal advise to a variety of clients, corporate and private. He has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of tort claims and commercial transaction disputes in Southeast Louisiana. Mr. Burgos has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association and has served two terms as President of the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Louisiana. Mr. Burgos has been appointed by the City of New Orleans as an Honorary Ambassador to Honduras. Mr. Burgos was appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans to serve on the Mayor’s 17-members “Bring New Orleans Back Commission” in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Commission was given a mandate to develop a master plan by the end of 2005 that will serve as the blue print for rebuilding New Orleans. Mr. Burgos was appointed by the Mayor and Commission members at the Chair of the Cultural Sector within the Commission.

Melinda Tucker is a probate, estate, and succession attorney based in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area.  She handles all estate litigation and Louisiana probate and succession matters for the firm.  Her practice includes simple to complex trust and estate conflict resolution and litigation, post-death estate administration, conservatorships, guardianships, and estate and small business planning.. Melinda is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Mississippi and is a former Senior Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish. She was an Assistant Attorney General in Louisiana from 1992 to 2005 where her duties included general and disciplinary counsel to numerous boards and commissions and general civil practice.. Melinda was born in Dayton, Ohio, and was a resident of New Orleans from 1971 to 2005. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans in 1977 and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in 1980. She has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1980 and in Mississippi since 1996.

Kenneth's practice focuses on helping people with daunting legal issues.  Such individuals may have been wronged by their employer(s), not paid their proper wages, injured in an accident, or deprived of their civil rights in some way.

Joseph A. Interiano has more than a decade of experience in the legal field and represents a wide variety of clients in many different legal situations. He specializes in auto accidents, personal injury, slip and falls accidents, workplace accidents, workers’ compensation claims, home and property owners’ insurance claims for property damages, business law and immigration.. Joseph is a member of the American Association for Justice, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Louisiana State Bar Association and New Orleans Bar Association. He has tried and won cases in most of the courts in southern Louisiana, including cases before the First and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals where he has successfully argued on behalf of his clients.. Joseph diligently guides his clients towards recovery with confidence, empathy and a detailed plan that is proven to get results. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management Finance from Tulane University. He attended Loyola University Law School where he served as the president of the Hispanic Law Student Association and graduated with honors, cum laude.

J.C. Lawrence and Associates, LLC is a full-service law firm that delivers extraordinary legal expertise and personal one-on-one attention. As a general practice firm, J.C. Lawrence and Associates helps clients resolve a wide variety of legal matters including criminal cases, DUI and DWIs, traffic tickets, personal injury claims and wrongful death cases. We draw clients from throughout New Orleans as well as from Jefferson and the surrounding areas. Each and every client receives strong legal advocacy and dedicated representation at reasonable prices.

I was born here in New Orleans, I attended McDonogh#35, Dillard University, and Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge. My practice areas are Personal Injury/Automobile Accidents, DUI/DWI, and Traffic Offense, basically anything dealing with you and your vehicle.. My practice is focused on providing comprehensive services for individuals who are involved in Automobile accidents, arrested, charged or issued a summons/ticket for DWI, traffic offenses, drug and alcohol offenses, and other various misdemeanor criminal charges.. If your license is suspended I am able to assist you in resolving any issues with your license, geting your license reinstated and getting you back behind the drivers seat.. Let me guide you through whatever legal issue facing you. I will give you and your matter the attention you deserve.

I am an experienced trial attorney eager to fight for you in the courtroom and out.  I am Ivy League educated but paid my dues in Louisiana as a public defender in Orleans Parish.  When you hire me, you will not only get an intelligent and zealous advocate, you will also get the personal attention you deserve.

Hello there!. First, let me address the obvious. Yes I was disciplined early on in my practice. But, like so many, my mistakes do not define who I am and certainly does not define who I am now. In fact, that incident changed my entire course. I thought I was destined to be a Judge, little did I know, I was destined to defend those that were falsely accused. I have been apart of big cases in new orleans. I have participated in over 100 Jury trials and have a 80% winning avarage.. Who am I? I was born and raised in the metro area of New Orleans. I was blessed to attend the best schools, graduating from Dominican High School and Loyola Law School. I have raised a family in New Orleans and know all about the "things". I look forward to helping you and your family.. Sincerely,. Tanzanika

George McGregor is a lifelong resident of New Orleans – excluding the four years he attended Louisiana State University, which were bookended with BCS National Championships (’03-’07).. Mr. McGregor joined Burgos and Associates in 2014. His current practice focuses on representing plaintiffs who have sustained personal injuries, individuals who have been injured in automobile accidents, slip and falls, and work place accidents.. Mr. McGregor also maintains a very active criminal defense practice representing individuals charged with wide range of crimes including serious felonies – drug related and/or violent crimes, minor felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs, and traffic violations.. Additionally, Mr. McGregor maintains a robust general civil practice, representing contractors in construction disputes, individuals in insurance disputes, individuals in domestic matters, local companies in business litigation matters, and serves as general counsel for local businesses.. Mr. McGregor attended Loyola University College of Law, where he was the recipient of the Warren E. Mouledoux Professional Responsibility Award, among others, and obtained his J.D. in 2011. While at Loyola, he participated in the Rule XX program with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office which allowed him to participate in multiple felony trials as a law student. Upon admission to the bar in 2011, he joined a local insurance defense firm and practiced in the areas of personal injury defense, bad faith litigation, and insurance fraud.. Mr. McGregor is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State and Federal courts.. Mr. McGregor was named a “Rising Star” by Louisiana Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, and 2016.. Mr. McGregor is a member of Jesuit High School’s 2003 class and remains active in the alumni association. He is also an active member in the Irish Channel Marching club.. Mr. McGregor has been a New Orleans Saints season ticket holder since 2000 and his family has had season tickets since John Gilliam returned the inaugural kickoff at Tulane Stadium in 1967.

Gabriel O. Mondino is an attorney who has been with Burgos & Associates, LLC since 2009. Mr. Mondino has been practicing as an attorney for more than 10 years and is admitted to practice in both Louisiana and New Jersey. Mr. Mondino has represented both individuals and companies as plaintiffs and defendants, including commercial real estate companies, mortgage brokers, construction companies and other independent businesses. Mr. Mondino also has trial and appellate experience in both State and Federal Court, and was also one of the principal attorneys representing Dixie Brewing Company in expropriation litigation against the State of Louisiana related to the LSU-VA Medical Complex in New Orleans, LA. A Native Bilingual Spanish speaker, Mr. Mondino concentrates his practice in the litigation, settlement negotiation, and trial of a wide variety of commercial, civil, and criminal cases in State and Federal court, including worker’s compensation, contract litigation, social security/disability litigation, and personal injury litigation, as well as immigration and criminal matters. Prior to joining this office, Mr. Mondino handled similar matters in the in the New York/New Jersey area. Mr. Mondino is a graduate of Pace University school of Law in White Plains, New York, where he obtained a Certificate of Environmental Law, and received his undergraduate degree at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with majors in Environmental Studies and Spanish, and was a member of Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society. Mr. Mondino is also a member of Casa Argentina. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with his wife and young daughter.

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.

Cayce Peterson is a founding partner of JJC Law LLC, where he specializes in maritime, products liability, environmental and personal injury litigation. Cayce was born in Patterson, Louisiana in St. Mary Parish and grew up on the Bayou Teche. He moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University and Tulane Law School. In his 10+ years of practice, Cayce has emerged as a skilled litigator, briefing and arguing important legal issues in the areas of maritime injury, insurance coverage, products liability, environmental and personal injury. Because of Cayce’s education in physics, mathematics and computer science as well as his lifetime of experience growing up around the offshore and inland oil and gas industry, Cayce has a unique understanding of technical, scientific and industry specific issues that often arise in maritime and environmental cases. Under mentor Hugh “Skip” Lambert, Cayce was the managing partner of The Lambert Firm, PLC, a high-powered maritime and environmental law firm in New Orleans, with which JCC Law regularly associates in maritime injury cases.. Outside of the office, Cayce leads the firm’s sponsored basketball team, known around town as “The Firm,” which is a perennial contender in each of the most competitive basketball leagues in the Greater New Orleans area. Cayce is also a frequent lecturer on various legal topics and an adjunct professor of trial advocacy at Tulane Law School, in addition to being an active member of many bar associations, public interest groups and community service organizations that provide pro bono and charitable services for the less fortunate, differently abled and under-privileged.

Attorney James "Jimmy" Courtenay is a founder and owner of JJC Law LLC in New Orleans, Louisiana. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 12 years of total legal experience, Mr. Courtenay focuses his practice solely on civil litigation, and he provides invaluable advocacy and support to clients throughout the greater New Orleans metro and surrounding areas who suffered an injury or loss as the result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.. A former civil defense attorney with one of his area's oldest and most prominent law firms, Mr. Courtenay has a unique insight into the insurance industry and the tactics insurance providers use to reduce or deny claims. Armed with this knowledge, he is able to devise the most effective strategies possible to help his plaintiff clients recover the maximum amount of compensation they deserve, and he has secured numerous substantial verdicts and settlements for those adversely affected by car accidents, truck accidents, slip-and-fall accidents and other preventable tragedies.. A native of New Orleans, Mr. Courtenay has a genuine concern for the legal issues that affect the residents of his community. From his efforts advocating on behalf of those in need, he has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell along with consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers for his impeccable professionalism. He has also received many positive testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.. A 2003 graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in accounting, Mr. Courtenay received his master's degree in public administration from the same in 2005. He then attended the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2008. He is an active member of the New Orleans Bar Association and the Jefferson Parish Bar Association as well as the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association.. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

As an attorney for over 40 years of practice experience and running my own firm, I have a passion for the legal field. I am licensed to practice in Louisiana and in South Carolina; thus, I can practice both civil and common law. Louisiana has the most class actions and tort disasters of any other state.. My family has been practicing law for over 250 years, my great, great grandfather established the first law school in Louisiana. His brother was also the Supreme Court Justice of Sweden.

As a New Orleans Native, I graduated on the Dean’s List with a Bachelor in Arts and Sciences from Louisiana State University in 2001.  From there, I attended Loyola Law School and graduated in 2005.  During my time at Loyola, I participated in the Family Law Clinic and served as President of the Association of Women Students from 2004-2005.  After law school,  I began working as a personal injury attorney.  I was a litigating attorney with my prior firm for five years and supervised and mentored new attorneys.  I also work as a legal consultant for the Women's Business Center in Lafayette, LA.I am licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Louisiana and am also licensed to practice in New York.  I am a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.  I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, LSBA Wills for Heroes and recently served as a Judge for eth ABA Law School Negotiation Competition.

"I live to fight so you can stop fighting to live.". I founded DeT Law Firm, LLC, in New Orleans, to assist good, local individuals and businesses struggling with tough times.  Through my years of practice, I have taken great pride in helping individuals facing odds that have been stacked against them.  Whether its going after large corporations or insurance companies, I have never been afraid to step into the ring and fight for what our clients deserve.. Over the years, we have assisted clients in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:. During my free time, I enjoy volunteering with local charities, such as Son of a Saint, Team Gleason, and Hogs for the Cause; anxiously cheering for my hometown teams (the Saints, LSU, and Pelicans); and experiencing everything that life in New Orleans has to offer.