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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

Georgia B. Day has always been dedicated to justice. She received a double major in sociology and criminal justice from the University of Georgia before attending the University of Georgia School of Law on a Judge Wilbur Owens, Jr. Scholarship. Before coming to Day Law Group, Attorney Day worked as an Administrative Law Judge for the Louisiana Workforce Commission. She is an experienced personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney, and while she is polished and professional, Attorney Day takes pride in providing her clients with personable, responsive representation. If you’re looking for an experienced attorney with an excellent work ethic and an unmatched ability to understand what you’re going through, look no further than Georgia B. Day. Call today to schedule a free consultation at Day Law Group.

Baton Rouge workers’ compensation attorney Joseph H. Jolissaint, Attorney at Law has devoted his career to advocating on behalf of those who have been injured. He has a decade of legal experience, and works to address a variety of concerns. He has trial experience and is willing to take on large insurance companies in a court of law. Mr. Jolissaint was appointed in 2012 by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve as plaintiffs' attorney representative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. For more information, contact his firm today and receive a free consultation.