Firm: Cheralla & Associates
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
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
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Firm: Dovalina Law Group
700 Camp St Ste 105 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
Practice Areas: Construction & Development
I am the founding member of Dovalina Law Group, representing both businesses and individuals in a variety of legal matters. With more than a decade of litigation experience throughout the Gulf Coast and Southern United States I know what it takes to successfully advocate for you. I have represented clients in matters ranging from thousands to multi-million-dollar law suits in the areas of civil and commercial litigation including: employment law, administrative law, real estate, construction, personal injury, family law, premises liability, contract disputes, toxic tort, workers compensation, immigration, government, and insurance.. I am is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia and am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. I graduated in the top of my class from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. After graduating from law school, I began my career working in Atlanta for a top tier international law firm, but found that I missed New Orleans too much. After returning to New Orleans I worked for both mid-sized law firms and as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of New Orleans before founding Dovalina Law Group. I have the skills and knowledge to advocate for you.
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Firm: Stephanie Griffith Beard, APLC
Practice Areas: Probate
Stephanie's general law practice now focuses on probate and estate law, as well as family law, including intrafamily adoptions. She has been practicing law for over 25 years, and is a past President of the St. Charles Parish Bar Association. She was peer-selected as a New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyer each year from 2018 to 2023 in criminal defense and workers' compensation law. She worked as a public defender from 1999-2006, during which time she defended hundreds of clients with misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile offenses. She has a background as a public school teacher and an administrative assistant.. Stephanie maintains office space in Covington, Louisiana, but no longer accepts Louisiana clients. She has been licensed in Texas since 2020, and is a member of the Smith County Bar Association. She accepts clients in Smith County, and nearby counties only.
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Firm: Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P.
Practice Areas: Administrative
Contact: (225) 291-7300
Firm: Galante and Ross, LLC
816 Cadiz St , New Orleans , Louisiana 70115
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Firm: Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, LLC
Practice Areas: Privacy
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Firm: Us Court of Appeal For The 5th Circuit
600 S Maestri Pl Fl 5 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
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Firm: Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, LLC
Practice Areas: Probate
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Firm: Boling Law Firm
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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3017 21st St Ste 211 , Metairie , Louisiana 70002
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Firm: Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP
1080 W Causeway Approach , Mandeville , Louisiana 70471
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Firm: Champlin Title Inc
206 Veterans Blvd , Denham Springs , Louisiana 70726
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Firm: Vista Consulting Team
9522 Brookline Ave Ste 213 , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70809
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Firm: Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office
901 Lake Shore Dr , Lake Charles , Louisiana 70601
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Firm: Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis and Eagan, L.L.P.
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Corporate
Contact: 225-381-9643
600 Camp St Rm 230 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
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Firm: Bridges Law Group, LLC
107 Finland Pl , New Orleans , Louisiana 70131
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Firm: Blue Cross Blue Shield of La
5525 Reitz Ave , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70809
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Firm: Louisiana State Bar Association
601 Saint Charles Ave , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
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Firm: Blue Williams, LLC
1060 W Causeway Approach , Mandeville , Louisiana 70471
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