Top Workers Compensation Lawyers Near Me in New Orleans Area

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.

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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

Rob Lunsford is a trial lawyer who has spent his entire legal career fighting for injured workers. He has handled hundreds of workers’ compensation cases, winning some of the largest settlements in Louisiana and the nation.. With 16 years of experience, Rob understands the complexities of the workers’ compensation system and how to get his clients the benefits they need and deserve.

My work focuses on defending companies and insurance carriers in my general civil litigation practice including workers' compensation, LHWCA, DBA, Jones Act, personal injury/wrongful death defense, insurance coverage, healthcare liability, professional liability and premises liability.. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 from the Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi where she studied Political Science and Classical Studies.  Following that, I spent nearly five years in New York City working for a disaster restoration firm.  I returned to Louisiana in 2004 to attend Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center.  During my time as a law student at LSU, I spent a summer studying law at the Universite’ Jean Moulin III.  I received a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law in 2007.. I was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October 2007.

Mark G. Montiel, Jr. learned the art of negotiation and conflict resolution at a young age from his father, a well-renowned trial attorney and former Court of Criminal Appeals Judge. Mark’s peers and clients often describe him as straightforward, big picture oriented, and relentless, with a fabulous sense of humor.. Mark’s practice focuses primarily on litigation. Mark litigates on behalf of his clients in various matters including Construction, Labor and Employment, Business Defamation, Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, LHWCA, and Trucking and Transportation. Mark brings a unique perspective to his insurance practice, having had the opportunity to represent both insurers and claimants.. Mark takes a proactive business-oriented approach to litigation to reach a favorable result for his clients before costly and protracted litigation. Often, a proactive approach to business practices and consultation with a litigator can avoid these disputes entirely. Many businesses consult with Mark regarding contracts, policies, procedures, and insurance to ensure they enter litigation from a position of strength. Mark also assists with liens for contractors and the litigation that arises from those payment disputes.. Mark’s clients regularly remark on his availability throughout the litigation process and his ability to help his clients understand the issues and make informed choices regarding their case. Mark prides himself on his ability to respond to clients in a timely fashion and to harness technology to ensure his clients remain updated on their matters.. Mark was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and Alabama football. Mark lives in New Orleans with his wife Michelle, daughter Helen, and two dogs (Winnie and Ophelia).. If you are looking for an Attorney to assist you. Give Mark a call and get working on a solution.

Mark Carver is a Louisiana attorney who practices in New Orleans office and throughout Louisiana.. After graduating from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor's of Criminal Justice in 1987, Mr. Carver obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1993 from Southern University where he graduated Cum Laude and in the top 10% of his law school class.. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit and D.C. Circuit.. He is also a member of ABA Committee for Liaison with EEOC, OFCCP and Department of Justice.. Since 2003 Mr. Carver has volunteered as an Assistant Bar Examiner (Louisiana Civil Procedure) for the Louisiana Supreme Court's Committee on Bar Admissions.. In 2009, New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine honored Mr. Carver by recognizing him as one of the top 50 attorneys in the New Orleans area and presented him with its Leadership in Law award.. After 21 years of distinguished service, Mr. Carver honorably retired from the US Army Reserves in 2006 at the rank of Major, where he most recently served as JAG Officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.. Mark Carver has also in serveral leadership and executive positions for non-profit and charitable organizations, including: Past President of the St. Ann Catholic Church Men’s Club; Past Chairman of the St. Ann Catholic Church Pastoral Council; Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Marquette Council No. 1437; and Archdiocesan Administrator (New Orleans) for the Louisiana State Council of the Knights of Columbus.

Jennifer Priebe has dedicated her legal career to advocating for the rights of injured workers in Louisiana and Mississippi. She is known for her expert ability to navigate the claims process and address denied claims.. Jennifer frequently helps those who have suffered fractures, back and neck injuries, and shoulder and knee injuries. She has also handled cases involving amputation, burn injuries, vision loss, forklift accidents, permanent, partial, and total disability benefits, and wrongful death.. Jennifer earned her law degree at Tulane University Law School, where she received the Dean’s Scholarship. Here, she was a member of the Honor Board and a student attorney in the Tulane University Law School Domestic Violence Law Clinic.

I started Mitchell & Associates because I wanted to be able to do more for my clients. Up until that point I worked at a prestigious law firm representing big, corporate and insurance industry type clients.  My job was to defend them at all cost, even when they were wrong. I did my job, and I did my job well.. In 1999 I walked out of the Firm with one file, a case where my client was seriously hurt in a car accident, determined to practice law the way I wanted to and for the clients I wanted to.  I was able to sit down behind my desk and take as much time as needed to learn a person’s case inside and out.  I was able to find the details other attorneys would miss.  I was able to make sure I did all I could to make sure my clients got what they were entitled to under the law.  As my practice grew I had the opportunity to spend time handling many different types of cases, each with its own unique set of facts that had to be completely understood.. Years later, after having represented families whose loved ones were mistreated in nursing homes, patients that were hurt when doctors were supposed to heal, and hundreds of people exposed to toxic mold in a run-down office building, my Firm stands ready to represent you and your loved ones.  If you need an attorney to help you with your insurance dispute, case against a nursing home, on the job accident or any injury caused by someone else’s fault, please call me.

I learned early on that as a lawyer, I could change people’s lives for the better.A few years ago, I had a client who worked for one company as a tankerman for 20 years. He was ordered into a crawlhole during a storm to check the radar, and as he was getting out, the boat hit a swell. He was thrown backwards and ended up with a spine injury.. He went from being the main provider for his family to borrowing money to get a Coke and sleeping on people’s sofas.. The day of the trial, the company offered us $100,000.. The jury came back with the verdict of $1.6 million in favor of my client. He hugged me and started crying. His family cheered.. I looked over at the defense lawyer and had an epiphany: His clients never hug him. Win or lose, they would have just argued about his bill.. That’s why I never doubt that I’m on the right side of justice.. When I take on a client, I dive head-first into their world.I want to know what it was like to be there during their injury… What it felt like, what it sounded like, what it smelled like. I want to know what was happening through their eyes.. I deep dive into what their life was like before their injury, and what it’s been like since.. As their attorney and advocate, it’s my job to absorb their story and be in touch with my client emotionally—not only so that they know I’m truly on their side, but also to effectively present this story to a jury of their peers.. Telling that story together... that’s how we win.. Maritime is a very distinct area of law, unlike any other.And not every lawyer understands the ins and outs of these types of cases.I do.

I am a partner in the firm practicing in the areas of maritime, products liability, insurance defense, offshore litigation and workers’ compensation. My maritime practice is devoted primarily to the representation of oil and gas producers and their contractors, defending them against personal injury and property damage claims, as well as prosecuting claims on their behalf for property damage and lost oil and gas revenues.. I defend the interests of the firm’s clients in state workers’ compensation proceedings and federal Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act actions.

Erin Heimlicher has dedicated her legal career to her fellow Louisianans. When they get injured at work, she helps them receive the support and compensation they need as quickly as possible.. Erin received her Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law. In law school, Erin represented low-income clients against larger industries in the environmental law clinic and remains passionate about workers’ rights and environmental law. Erin also graduated from Tulane University with a degree in political science and international development.

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.

After graduating from Loyola University New Orleans in 2013 with a B.A. in Philosophy, Chandler began his career as a banking officer and eventually a branch manager for a local community bank. Deciding to pursue his goal of attending law school, he resigned from banking to attend Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he earned the Law Excellence Award in Securities Law and Regulation. Upon graduating law school, Chandler worked as an Attorney for the United States Small Business Administration, before joining a local insurance defense firm.. Chandler specializes in medical malpractice, personal injury, and general liability matters. He is admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association and the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He is also an active member of the American Bar Association, and the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association.. Chandler is a lifelong resident of the Northshore, where he resides with his two children.