Admiralty & Maritime lawyers in Louisiana Darryl Phillips to Jason Waguespack

Firm: The Cochran Firm

1580 LL&E Tower , New Orleans , Louisiana 70112

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

400 Poydras St. , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Maritime, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime

I learned early on that as a lawyer, I could change people’s lives for the better.A few years ago, I had a client who worked for one company as a tankerman for 20 years. He was ordered into a crawlhole during a storm to check the radar, and as he was getting out, the boat hit a swell. He was thrown backwards and ended up with a spine injury.. He went from being the main provider for his family to borrowing money to get a Coke and sleeping on people’s sofas.. The day of the trial, the company offered us $100,000.. The jury came back with the verdict of $1.6 million in favor of my client. He hugged me and started crying. His family cheered.. I looked over at the defense lawyer and had an epiphany: His clients never hug him. Win or lose, they would have just argued about his bill.. That’s why I never doubt that I’m on the right side of justice.. When I take on a client, I dive head-first into their world.I want to know what it was like to be there during their injury… What it felt like, what it sounded like, what it smelled like. I want to know what was happening through their eyes.. I deep dive into what their life was like before their injury, and what it’s been like since.. As their attorney and advocate, it’s my job to absorb their story and be in touch with my client emotionally—not only so that they know I’m truly on their side, but also to effectively present this story to a jury of their peers.. Telling that story together... that’s how we win.. Maritime is a very distinct area of law, unlike any other.And not every lawyer understands the ins and outs of these types of cases.I do.

Firm: ERISA Insurance Claim Attorneys

9431 Common Street , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70809

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Appellate , Civil , Criminal Defense , ERISA, Estate Planning, Insurance , Personal Injury, Wills, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

After graduating from Loyola Law School in New Orleans in 1990, Price McNamara served as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John M. Shaw, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, from 1990 to 1991. Following his clerkship, he spent several years as an attorney at Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale in Metairie, Louisiana, where he defended automobile and truck insurers, as well as industrial offshore vessel owners and drilling contractors, in a wide range of personal injury and insurance disputes. During this time, he also earned an advanced master's degree in Environmental Law from Tulane Law School.. In 1995, Mr. McNamara transitioned to public service, serving as a felony trial division prosecutor for the State of Louisiana at the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office until 1997. That same year, he founded the ERISA Insurance Claim Attorneys and began using his extensive experience to help professionals, executives, hard-working wage earners, and their families in recovering denied Long Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance Benefits. This includes claims that fall under federal ERISA law, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI), and Service Members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI). With offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houston, the firm offers free initial consultations and handles all cases on a contingency basis. The firm selectively takes on cases, limiting the number of active cases to ensure each client receives the full attention and resources they deserve. Clients only pay attorney fees if the firm successfully secures financial compensation through a settlement or trial judgment.

Firm: Ates Law Firm A Plc

Po Box 368 , New Sarpy , Louisiana 70078

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Automobile Accidents, Civil , Class Actions, Construction Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Natural Resources, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Toxic Substances, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Firm: Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson

601 Poydras St. , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

Firm: Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso

701 Magazine St , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Aviation & Aerospace, Class Actions, Consumer Protection, Drugs & Medical Devices, Environmental , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Securities , Toxic Substances, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Hugh Lambert founded The Lambert Firm (now Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso) in 1977 and has since grown the firm to one of the most prestigious and well respected firms in New Orleans, representing individuals and businesses alike in a wide range of legal matters. In addition to his legal representation, Hugh Lambert is a frequent lecturer across the United States on class actions and mass torts. He has also authored and published legal articles. He has held a broad range of leadership positions in many organizations devoted to law, civic and charitable pursuits. He is a member in good standing of numerous state and federal courts throughout the United States in which results favorable to the firm’s clients have been achieved.. ADMISSIONS. State of Louisiana US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Federal Claims Court. PRO HAC APPEARANCES. Alabama Arizona California Illinois Maine Maryland Michigan Mississippi New Jersey North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas West Virginia

Firm: Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister Weinstock & Bogart, APLC

3838 North Causeway Blvd. , Metairie , Louisiana 70002

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

Hope Phelps is a New Orleans native and Mount Carmel Academy graduate. Hope received a dual degree from Louisiana State University in 2013, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She earned her J.D., cum laude, in May 2016 from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Hope competed on the 2014 First Amendment Moot Court Team and returned to coach the 2016 team. She also worked as a student practitioner with the Family Law section of Loyola’s Law Clinic representing children and interdicts by court appointment and representing low-income clients in divorce and continuing tutorship cases. She received Law Excellence Awards for the highest grade in Insurance Law and Civil Law Property II.

510 N Jefferson Ave , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

Firm: Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett

701 Poydras St Ste 4250 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Corporate , Employment & Labor , General Practice, Insurance

Firm: Leger & Shaw

512 E Boston St , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Assault & Battery, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

From our New Orleans office, David focuses on marine insurance coverage; marine finance and vessel documentation; bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights; admiralty and maritime; and international and cross-border law. He represents clients that own, operate, charter, or employ vessels, and helps them understand and manage their risks in the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and worldwide offshore maritime oilfield and alternative-energy markets.. Originally from Bethesda, Maryland, David attended Tulane University in New Orleans, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, David worked for several years at Motorola Communications in Houston, Texas, where as a systems engineer, he helped design and implement radio systems for commercial and public safety customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast region and offshore energy markets.. In 1987, David began his law studies at George Washington University’s National Law Center in Washington, D.C. In 1990, David graduated with honors with a Juris Doctor and returned to New Orleans, where he has practiced admiralty and maritime law ever since.. David’s law practice concentrates on maritime contracts (time and bareboat charter parties, master service contracts, insurance and indemnity agreements, marine-insurance coverage, and ship sale and finance) and related commercial litigation (maritime liens, vessel arrest and attachment, and mortgage foreclosure).. David also remains involved with academia and teaches a course on towage and offshore service law at Tulane Law School, where he is an adjunct professor of law. David is a co-editor of the current West Publishing casebook, “Cases & Materials on Admiralty” (Healy, Sharpe, Sharpe & Winship – 5th Ed. 2012) and the Handbook of Maritime Laws & Forms (West 2007). David has published numerous articles, and he travels worldwide to speak and teach on issues such as offshore supply vessel contracts, vessel-construction contracts, and indemnity agreements.

Firm: Degan, Blanchard & Nash, APLC

400 Poydras St Ste 2600 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

Firm: Musgrave, McLachlan & Penn, LLC

1515 Poydras St Ste 2380 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70112

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Corporate , Environmental , Insurance , Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development

Firm: The Tadda Law Firm

4660 ONeal Ln Ste A , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70817

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Government Agencies, Health Care & Hospitalization, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Professional Malpractice, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Toxic Substances, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death

Firm: Attorney at Law

510 N Range Ave Apt B , Denham Springs , Louisiana 70726

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Drug Crimes, Felonies, General Practice, Head and Spinal Injuries, Juvenile , Medical Malpractice, Trucking Accidents, Wills, Wrongful Death, Family, Family, Family

Erik Burns was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he continues to reside with his two sons.  Prior to graduating from the Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, Erik graduated from Catholic High School of Baton Rouge and then obtain a B.A. degree in Business Management with a minor in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University.. Erik began his practice in downtown Baton Rouge as a solo practitioner where he did significant personal injury work having worked closely with a seasoned attorney.  In 1997 Erik was presented with an opportunity to move his office to Denham Springs, LA in a brand new building where he again worked with another seasoned attorney continuing to do significant personal injury but where his practice expanded also more significantly into the family law arena.  During this time Erik also practiced in areas of criminal defense, wills and successions and general litigation.. In February of 2000, Erik ventured out completely on his own and formed Erik L. Burns, A Professional Law Corporation.  He has remained in this practice today having built an office facility he currently practices out of and moved into in March of 2005.  He maintains an active practice in both Baton Rouge and the entire 21st Judicial District, which encompasses Livingston Parish, Tangipahoa Parish and St. Helena Parish.  He handles personal injury cases across the state when presented with the opportunity.. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts.  Erik has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and additionally trained in Collaborative Divorce where he also completed training in Couples Communication.  This education gives Erik a unique ability to understand all facets of the emotion involved with cases involving custody and allows for a true focus on the best interest of children.. Erik has had the additional opportunity to serve as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker for 9 years spanning form 1999 to 2008 and then as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s court for the Town of Walker from 2008 to March of 2012.  He is a past Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President and President for the 21st Judicial District Bar Association.. Erik’s currently serves on the Louisiana State Bar Associations House of Delegates having been a member since 2005.  He served on the legislative committee for 3 years from 2010-2013.  He presently serves on the District 5A Regional Panel pursuant to appointment by the La. State Bar president for the 2014-2015 term.. Erik is an active member of the 21st J.D.C. Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, including the family law section, and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court.. During his time not working Erik enjoys spending time with his sons camping and fishing, enjoys tennis and reading.  Erik prides himself on the fact despite his hobbies he makes himself available to his clients virtually around the clock.

Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

601 Poydras St Ste 2775 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70130

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

Firm: Powers & Hightower, L.L.P.

17732 Highland Rd., Ste. G , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70810

Practice Areas: Administrative , Admiralty & Maritime, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Banking & Finance, Business Organizations, Contracts, Employment & Labor , Entertainment & Sports , Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Franchise , Government Contracts, Intellectual Property , Legal Malpractice, Military , Toxic Substances, Trademarks, Transportation , Business

Edwin L. Hightower, JD, MBA, is a Louisiana attorney who has been practicing law for more than 15 years.  He earned his undergraduate degree, concentrating in Economics, from the United States Military Academy, at West Point, New York, his law degree from Tulane Law School, and his MBA graduate degree from the Louisiana State University School of Business, and is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas.  Ed works with closely-held companies, business owners, entrepreneurs, and their insurers in protecting their legal interests in court and contract negotiations.  He has defended numerous professionals, including law enforcement officers, architects, engineers, real estate agents, and appraisers in claims of professional liability.. Ed is married to a veterinarian, owns six dogs and in recent years has become active in the areas related to animal law issues.  He teaches CLE classes on the drafting and development of animal trusts pursuant to the requirements of state law.  Additionally, he represents the interests of a California Trust involved in the litigation of the possession, ownership and compensation for services related to a line of champion-quality show dogs.  Further, he provides assistance to veterinarians confronted with legal issues of employment and business operations.  Ed is an assistant editor to the American Veterinary Medical Law Association (“AVMLA”) newsletter and started the Louisiana Business Law Blog (), which discusses matters relevant to Louisiana businesses, including veterinary medicine.. Earlier this year, Ed started his own law firm, Hightower. Commercial Law Center, LLC, located in the Baton Rouge area.  He can be reached at telephone number or e-mail

Firm: Chaffe McCall, L.L.P.

2300 Energy Centre , New Orleans , Louisiana 70163

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Appellate , Civil , Insurance , Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals

Firm: Liskow & Lewis, PLC

701 Poydras St Ste 5000 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime

Practiced in the field of maritime and energy law for 47 years.  Formerly, managing partner of Liskow&Lewis for 8 years.  Fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers since 1994.  Rated one of top ten lawyers in Louisiana in 2007.  Has handled many national and international litigation matters.  Named Distinguished Maritime Lawyer by NOBA in 2008.  Twice received the LSBA President's Award.  Member of several non profit boards.  Has arbitrated commertial and admiralty cases over last 20 years.

Firm: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith

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

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime