Litigation cases in New Orleans typically range from 6 to 36 months from filing to resolution, depending on complexity and court backlog.
New Orleans Court Backlog
Estimated active litigation case backlog in local courts ranges from 200 (low) to 700 (high), reflecting fluctuating court dockets.
Litigation New Orleans Filing Volume
Monthly new litigation filings are estimated between 120 and 250 cases, based on recent court activity trends.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 30% of cases resolve pre-litigation, 45% after filing but before trial, and about 15% reach a verdict at trial. Outcomes vary by case type.
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Appellate , Class Actions, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Not all lawyers enjoy practice.. To stand in a courtroom and argue to a judge or a jury makes many nervous.. Kara Samuels is unique in that regard. She loves to practice and knows that each of her clients has a unique story to tell.. Though originally from St. Louis, she fell in love with New Orleans when attending Loyola University. Majoring in Drama and Speech, she learned the art of storytelling and effective communication . This is probably best evidenced by the firm’s track record before the courts of appeal. In fact, Kara was recently given an award by the Louisiana Association for Justice for having won 4 cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court in one year.. She earned her law degree from Loyola University, graduating as a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar and as a Law Review student. Her passion for helping individual people seek justice led her to pursue personal injury law as a trial lawyer.. The complexity of the cases that the firm handles involving medical, injury, and products liability is a challenge that Kara finds rewarding. It has driven her to build her own firm and establish a strong professional reputation , while maintaining the balance required of a working mother.. Kara believes that an important ruling is lost before the trial court, it must be appealed. Appellate work is laborious and takes a tremendous amount of skill. The firm’s strong track record before both the trial courts and the courts of appeal has resulted in referrals from members of the bench and bar.. As a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, the Jefferson Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ), Kara has a fierce devotion to her cases and a diligent work ethic that leaves no stone unturned.
101 W Robert E Lee Blvd Ste 400 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70124
Practice Areas: Litigation
Michael “Mike” Ricci was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984. Mike graduated from Louisiana State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He later attended Loyola College of Law where he was a Moot Court Member. After graduating from law school in 2010, he was admitted to practice law in the state of Louisiana in 2010, while also being admitted to practice in all Louisiana federal courts. Mike’s work deals in all areas of Ricci Partners, LLC's practice, with an emphasis on professional liability defense, business litigation and counseling, and financial institution litigation and counseling.
I am an AV rated partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Professional Liability Department. My practice includes insurance coverage, professional liability (agents, adjusters, attorneys and accountants) and complex commercial litigation. My practice focuses on the defense of lawyers and other professionals in litigation and disciplinary actions.. I also practice in the areas of products liability, transportation defense, insurance defense (excess, CGL, E&O, disability and life insurance) and have experience in Multi-District Litigation and complex class actions.
909 Poydras St Ste 1100 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70112
Practice Areas: Litigation
Kassie Lee Richbourg is an associate attorney at Scott, Vicknair, Hair & Checki, LLC in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her practice is focused largely on plaintiff's litigation matters such as personal injury cases, including but not limited to, car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, and products liability. She also handles cases regarding commercial and contractual disputes, construction law issues, toxic mold, and class action/multi-district litigation. Ms. Richbourg has gained a reputation for being a skilled and methodical legal researcher and writer. She has also proven her mettle in both state and federal litigation, appeals, and arbitrations.. Ms. Richbourg has enjoyed many honors and accomplishments including being awarded the Washington College of Law J.D. Distinguished Fellowship and being a published author in the DePaul Journal of Sports Law and Contemporary Problems. She earned her J.D., cum laude, in 2016 from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, in 2013 from the University of Georgia. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Maryland, and has been admitted to the practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
650 Poydras Street , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
Practice Areas: Litigation
Complex Commercial and Corporate Litigation, including Construction, Breach of Contract, & Insurance DefenseI am an attorney with dual licensure in Arkansas and Louisiana. I have experience conducting pre-trial hearings, settlement conferences, and hearings before state and federal courts. For those clients interested in alternative dispute resolution, I routinely participate in mediation to assist my clients in resolving disputes without the need for trial or incurring excessive legal costs.
Kerry Murphy is a co-founder of Lasky Murphy LLC and was selected for inclusion in the Louisiana Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” list in Business Litigation in 2014 through 2018. Kerry’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation matters, including contract disputes, wage claims, breach of fiduciary claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, and bankruptcy litigation. She has handled cases in federal and state courts in Louisiana as well as other parts of the country. Her experience spans all aspects of litigation, from initial case analysis to written discovery, depositions, motions, trial, and appeal. Kerry recently served as the lead attorney on a lender liability suit, managing fact discovery, working with and deposing expert witnesses, and preparing and trying the case. She has also represented clients in mediation and arbitration.
Disclaimer: This content is based on aggregated public information and estimated market trends. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
