Top Wrongful Death Lawyers Near Me in New Orleans Area

With a proven multi-million dollar track record and a passion for justice Daryl A. Gray is your go to attorney when you need someone serious about justice for their clients.. When the legal process can feel intimidating and overwhelming, Daryl works to provide comfort and closure. As he says: “There is no better feeling than having a person trust you enough to be their problem solver; it gives our firm purpose.”. Over the course of his law career, Daryl has fought against some of the largest companies in the world and recovered millions on his clients’ behalf. He has a proven record of obtaining settlements and awards, including a $1,745,000 settlement in a wrongful death case and holding the largest dog bite verdict in Tennessee State history where he obtained a $2.5 million dollar verdict in 2018.. Daryl knows exactly what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve, and he knows what the path will look and feel like. You may be in physical or emotional pain, frustrated and confused. You may be afraid. He gets it, and he’ll help you get through it.. By helping you understand the process and taking strong steps to preserve your rights, he’ll do what is in your best interest as quickly as possible. As a result, Daryl Gray has built a powerful reputation in the community for championing justice and recovery; both physical and financial.. Outside of the courtroom, Daryl loves spending time with his wife and children and working in the community for several civic and trial attorney organizations, such as: The Urban League of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, The Greater New Orleans Martinet Society, The Louisiana Association of Justice and The Tennessee Association of Justice. He also heads the firm's charity organization -- Wright Gray Gives.. Daryl is also committed to giving back to his law school, Loyola of New Orleans College of Law, where he was recently honored as an “Outstanding Alumnus” by the College’s Black Law Student Association chapter. Daryl is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College.. “At the end of the day,” says Daryl, “Your life should be your legacy, so I strive to do the right thing by the people I know and have yet to meet.”. Daryl A. Gray | Partner at Wright Gray  | New Orleans

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.

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.

Rob Popich is a 2004 graduate of Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans.  Rob joined Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett in early 2008, where his practice has focused on defending personal injury litigation.  Rob has particular expertise in defending cases arising under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and Defense Base Act.  He also defends cases in maritime and asbestos litigation.  He has successfully tried numerous cases before the Office of Administrative Law Judges.. Through his extensive work in defending injury litigation under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and traditional maritime actions, Rob has familiarized him with the resources, experts, and methods to successfully represent his clients.  His hard work and dedication to passionately defend his clients have resulted in continuous representation of employers and insurance carriers nationwide.  His knowledge and skills have allowed him to be recognized by various organizations.  In 2011 and 2012, Rob was a guest speaker at the annual Louisiana Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Conference where he spoke on the importance of vocational rehabilitation services in defending cases.  Additionally, Rob was a guest panelist at the 2012 Annual Longshore Conference held in New Orleans and he is a contributing writer to the firm’s newsletter, For the Record.. Rob is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and the DOL-Joint Bar Association.  He is also a member of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, American Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association

Marcia Finkelstein is an associate with the Gertler Law Firm, a New Orleans personal injury law firm.  The firm focuses on the following injury and accident practice areas:

Gerald J. Calogero was born and raised in New Orleans.  He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University of New Orleans in 1988, with a major in political science.  After working in the medical industry for several years, Mr. Calogero attended Loyola University School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate degree in 1999.  After graduation, Mr. Calogero worked as a law clerk in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, which maintains the largest volume of civil cases in the State of Louisiana.. Priot to forming Calogero Law Firm in 2003, Mr. Calogero worked for two private law firms for several years where he was exposed to diverse practice areas.  Mr. Calogero has represented thousands of clients in cases involving Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products, Insurance Claims and Business Litigation.. Mr. Calogero currently serves as an Assistant Examiner for the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions.  He was previously appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to serve as a Hearing Committee Member for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board.

Eric Nowak is a trial lawyer who represents Louisiana businesses, families, and individuals at both federal and state court in injury lawsuits, business disputes, and insurance litigation. He spends a significant amount of his time on cases where the issues are based on engineering, medicine, and science.. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY. Eric Nowak brings a resume of hard work, compassion, and experience to every case. Before starting his own firm, Mr. Nowak practiced at the nationally acclaimed firm of Hunton & Williams where he earned his litigation stripes. At Hunton & Williams, he handled products liability, premises liability law, and contract cases in Virginia, Texas, and Arkansas. He also participated in over 100 hearings where he represented custodial parents trying to collect child support. And, as a Legal Aide Volunteer, he successfully represented and tried cases for families with housing disputes. His trial work on behalf of the less privileged in our society, earned him the E. Randolph Williams Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service.. From Hunton & Williams, Mr. Nowak joined the law firm of Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, where he later became a litigation partner. There his practice continued to focus on products and medical liability issues, including pharmaceuticals. Mr. Nowak was counsel for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. in the phenylpropanolamine (PPA) cold medicine litigation – conducting medical and fact discovery for over 900 plaintiffs in more than 85 separate lawsuits. He also successfully defended Novartis through the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals where the Court applied and interpreted the Louisiana Products Liability Act with respect to prescription drugs. Stahl v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., 283 F.3d 254 (5th Cir. 2002).. Eric left Sessions, Fishman, & Nathan to help found Harrell & Nowak with the goal to create a top-notch law firm that represented Louisiana families and businesses in their fight for justice against big business, insurance companies, and others who harmed them.. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. He graduated with academic honors from the University of Texas School of Law. At the University of Arizona, he earned a Bachelor of Arts, graduated magna cum laude, and was awarded the Phi Beta Kappa key.. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS. Mr. Nowak is licensed to practice law in all the federal and state courts of Louisiana and Virginia, as well as the Fourth and Fifth Circuits of United States Courts of Appeals. He is an active member of the Federal Bar Association of New Orleans serving on its board of directors from 2006-2014 and being elected president in 2012.  In 2014 he was appointed a National Delegate to the National Federal Bar Association.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.