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Firm: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith

One Shell Square, 40th Floor , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest, LLC

909 Poydras Street, Suite 1625 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70112

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Toledano Disability Law

201 Saint Charles Ave Ste 3206 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70170

Practice Areas: Insurance

Reagan has focused his practice on ERISA employee benefit matters since he began practicing law in 2005. He has extensive experience helping claimants obtain disability and life insurance benefits and in appellate practice before federal district courts and courts of appeal.. Reagan has spoken at conferences on the topic of ERISA disability benefit litigation and has successfully represented plaintiffs in the following cases: Schexnayder v. Hartford, 600 F.3d 465 (5th Cir. 2010); Burdett v. Unum, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 78099 (E.D. La. 2008); Burtch v. Hartford, 314 Fed. Appx. 750 (5th Cir. 2009); Shelton v.The Standard Ins. Co., 2008 US Dist Lexis 39046 (E.D. La. 2008); Moore v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., . 10-3373, 2011 WL 10453967 (E.D. La. 2011); Rucker v. LINA, 2012 WL 956507 (E.D. La. 2012; and Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery, Inc. v. Standard Ins. Co., 562 F.Supp. 2d 760 (E.D. La. 2008);Kingston Trading & Transp. Ltd. v. Embarques Golfo, LLC, No. . 05-6337, 2006 WL 861065, at *6 (E.D. La. Mar. 24, 2006); Lapenter v. Hartford, 2013 WL 3899963 (E.D. La. 2013); Surratt v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, 2013 WL 4648460 (E.D. La. 2013); Crosby v. PNC Bank, N.A., No. . 13-1224, 2013 WL 6408201, at *3 (E.D. La. Dec. 5, 2013); Parish v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., No. . 12-2315, 2013 WL 3974534, at *3 (E.D. La. Aug. 2, 2013); Magri v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. . 13-5700, 2013 WL 6174495, at *2 (E.D. La. Nov. 21, 2013); Moffett v. Sun Life Assur. Co. of Canada, No. . 13-536, 2014 WL 67592, at *2 (E.D. La. Jan. 8, 2014); Lamonte v. W. & S. Life Ins. Co., No. . 11-3079, 2014 WL 346079, at *5 (E.D. La. Jan. 30, 2014); Chavarria v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 69 F. Supp. 3d 596, 599 (E.D. La. 2014); Hughes v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., No. CV 15-2941, 2016 WL 5231811, at *9 (E.D. La. Sept. 22, 2016); Senegal v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., No. CV 16-1961, 2017 WL 175768, at *6 (E.D. La. Jan. 17, 2017); Andrus v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. CV 16-1112, 2017 WL 2364247, at *8 (E.D. La. May 31, 2017); Venable v. Schlumberger Tech. Corp, No. CV 6:16-01336, 2017 WL 1498507, at *1 (W.D. La. Apr. 24, 2017); Steinfelds v. Villarubia, 2010-0975 (La. App. 4 Cir. 12/15/10), 53 So. 3d 1275, 1277, writ not considered, 2011-0137 (La. 3/4/11), 58 So. 3d 466; Kemp v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. CV 14-0944, 2015 WL 12564183, at *1 (E.D. La. July 6, 2015); Chavarria v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., Docket No. 15-993 (E.D. La. 2018); Meche v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 432 F. Supp. 3d 662, 675 (E.D. La. 2020); etc.. Reagan has been admitted to practice in Louisiana.  In addition to his ERISA practice, he also handles a variety of other litigation and non-litigation matters, representing clients in federal and state courts, and in arbitration proceedings.

Firm: Perrier & Lacoste, LLC

365 Canal St Ste 2550 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Insurance , Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime

Firm: Gulf Coast Insurance Attorneys

643 Magazine Street , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Peter Diiorio began his career as an attorney in 2005 by handling hundreds of first-party insurance claims following Hurricane Katrina. One month before Katrina, Mr. Diiorio sat for the 2005 Louisiana bar exam in the Superdome of New Orleans, and he began handling property insurance claims as an attorney two months later.. Today, Mr. Diiorio continues to focus his law practice on representing homeowners and small businesses in first-party insurance claims, with an emphasis on bad faith claims against insurers.. If someone has been wronged by an insurance company, or has an insurance problem they can’t handle, Mr. Diiorio works tirelessly to solve that problem. Mr. Diiorio knows what is most important to his clients – “how much” and “when” – and pursues recoveries with that foremost in his mind. Mr. Diiorio’s career has focused on helping individuals and families whose homes have been damaged by hurricanes, floods, tornados, and fires.. To date, Mr. Diiorio has represented over 500 policyholders and recovered over $25 million for these insured and their families. Mr. Diiorio has never represented a corporation or insurance company.

Firm: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith

701 Poydras Street 40th Floor , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Pritchett Legal Services, LLC

4937 S. Claiborne Ave , New Orleans , Louisiana 70125

Practice Areas: Insurance

Paul's practice focuses on helping clients obtain fair payment from their insurers when their propery is damaged. Paul also uses his technical background in construction and engineering to assist clients with all types of real estate and construciton disputes.

Firm: Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP

704 Carondelet St , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance , Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Firm: Lane Law Group, LLC

900 Camp Street , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Civil , Construction , Insurance , Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Michael Lane primarily handles construction and suretyship disputes, representing owners, developers, sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.  Mr. Lane’s depth of experience in construction, insurance, and commercial disputes allows him to advise and represent clients on a wide range of legal matters.  He also has considerable experience representing insurers in coverage and defense of property damage and personal injury claims.  Mr. Lane is active with the ABA Forum on Construction Law and has authored several articles on construction law topics.  He has an undergraduate degree from LSU and a JD from Tulane University.

Firm: Gieger, Laborde & Laperouse, LLC

701 Poydras St Ste 4800 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Corporate , Insurance , Personal Injury, Arbitration, Arbitration, Arbitration, Arbitration, Arbitration

Firm: Wood Smith Henning and Berman LLP

111 Poydras St Ste 2900 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Kris handles general and complex civil litigation involving numerous fields of law for insurers, businesses, and individuals. A majority of his work involves commercial general liability, products liability, trucking and transportation liability, construction defects, corporate and commercial litigation, and bad faith litigation.. Kris is a native New Orleanian and a graduate of Jesuit High School. He attended Louisiana State University and graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1981. After a few years working in the private sector, Kris was admitted to Loyola Law School’s evening program. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in 1986.. Upon graduation from law school, Kris was honored with a judicial clerkship for the Honorable A. J. McNamara, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, with whom he worked until joining Lugenbuhl in 1987. Kris became a shareholder at Lugenbuhl in 1993.. Kris has represented numerous clients for more than 28 years at Lugenbuhl. As a married father of four children, his legal experiences have been as diverse as the community and culture which surrounds his practice. He is a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana State, and American Bar Associations and maintains an active trial practice. He is admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of Louisiana. Kris believes that thorough investigation and a well-focused action plan result in efficient representation for clients, and his case management strategy results in progressive resolution of his clients' cases.. Kris has experience representing both insurers and businesses in civil litigation, at both the trial and appellate courts of Louisiana, as well as in mediation and arbitration. He has represented insurers in defending class actions and in multi-district litigation.. His ability to counsel clients on matters involving personal injury, transportation, general maritime, construction, products, and contracts affords clients an appreciation of risk which necessarily overlaps in the fast-paced industries surrounding New Orleans.

Firm: Gieger, Laborde & Laperouse, LLC

701 Poydras St Ste 4800 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Oil & Gas, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Firm: Stephenson, Chavarri & Lambert, LLC

400 Poydras St Ste 1990 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Immigration & Naturalization , Insurance , Workers Compensation, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Stephenson, Chavarri & Lambert is full service law firm, dedicated to providing our clients with efficient solutions, cost-conscious time management and individualized, focused attention.  Contact us at.

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Kaja grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey and attended Rutgers University where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Journalism, summa cum laude. She earned her J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law where she served as a Senior Editor of the Law Review and participated in the Civil Rights & Constitutional Litigation Clinic, graduating cum laude. During law school, Kaja studied abroad in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where she met her husband, a New Orleans native. After graduation, Kaja relocated to New Orleans. She was admitted to practice in the State of Louisiana in 2014.

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Insurance

Joseph focuses on several insurance coverage practice areas including environmental and toxic tort liability coverage, construction defect liability coverage, and oil-and-gas liability coverage.. Joseph’s practice is devoted to representing insurance companies in coverage disputes and property claims. He is routinely enlisted by clients to handle large, complex insurance coverage matters of all kinds, including general liability claims, public sector claims, oil-and-gas claims, first-party property claims and bad faith claims. Many of his matters have involved multi-million dollar claims in the commercial setting, and have included individual claims of more than $300 million; however, he has substantial experience with smaller liability and property claims as well.. Joseph has successfully handled more than 200 coverage actions in state and federal courts in Louisiana and other states in the South. He has argued before state and federal courts in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and before Louisiana state appellate courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.. Joseph has been with Lugenbuhl since 2000, and has been a shareholder of the firm since 2005. Prior to joining Lugenbuhl, Joseph served from 1996 to 2000 as an associate independent counsel in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C., where he assisted with several prosecutions and appeals, including arguing a case of first impression before the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. During law school, he served as a law clerk for two years with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Firm: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, Aplc

701 Poydras St Fl 40 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Degan, Blanchard & Nash

400 Poydras St. , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Communications & Media , Education , Employment & Labor , Insurance , Personal Injury, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Renee has over 17 years of extensive litigation experience representing clients in various areas of the law.    She is an aggressive litigator who has been highly successful in defending local government agencies and national insurance companies in all aspects of litigation including class actions.    Renee  has significant experience in the areas of mass media and telecommunications law, and holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communications.    Her litigation experience is broad based including trials, appeals and writs before state and federal courts.    Renee has been recognized as a top local lawyer by New Orleans Magazine.     She is the recipient of the New Orleans City Business Newspaper's 2008 Leadership in Law Award, and enjoys an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating.     Renee is admitted to legal practice in Louisiana and Texas.. Admissions to Practce:. Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1995. U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, 1996. Supreme Court of Texas, 2001. U.S. Court Appeal, Fifth Circuit, 2008. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2008. Areas of Practice:. Insurance Defense. Complex Commercial Litigation. Education Law. Mass Media Law. Telecommunications Law. Labor and Employment. Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations. Libel, Slander and Defamation. Class Action Defense. Entertainment Law. Toxic Torts. Municipal Law. Professional Memberships/Activities:. Louisiana State Bar Association. Texas Bar Association. Defense Research Institute. Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel. Assistant Bar Examiner, Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. Judge, Loyola School of Law’s 59th Annual National Moot Court Competition, 2008. Civic, Community and Business Activities (Current Only):. Board Member, Board of City Trusts, City of New Orleans. Board of Directors, Loyola University Alumni Board, At Large Representative. Board Member, Algiers Economic Development Foundation. First Vice President, League of Women Voters of New Orleans. Member, World Affairs Council of New Orleans. Member, French-American Chamber of Commerce. Member, Crescent City Cyclists