On November 20, 2025, Managing Member Larry Pugh of Pugh Accardo was inducted as the President of the 101st Board of the New Orleans Bar Association. The New Orleans Bar Association was chartered in 1924. The Organization Meeting of the New Orleans Bar Association was held on December 19, 1924, in the Convention Hall ofRead more
Pugh Accardo LLC Member, McGready Richeson, recognized as 2025 Top Lawyer in Environmental Law by New Orleans Magazine. McGready brings nearly 25 years of litigation experience across Louisiana and Texas. A seasoned trial attorney, he focuses his practice on environmental litigation, toxic torts, products liability, and business litigation.Read more
Pugh Accardo LLC Special Partner, Christopher Carey, recognized as 2025 Top Lawyer in Admiralty and Maritime Law by New Orleans Magazine. Chris is engaged in general admiralty trial and appellate practice, with particular emphasis in cargo subrogation, personal injury defense, limitation of liability, LHWCA defense, charter party disputes, collisions, sinkings, strandings, fire cases, vessel breakaways,Read more
Pugh Accardo LLC has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 9 practice areas, Pugh Accardo has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized forRead more
Pugh Accardo LLC Managing Partner Larry Pugh was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selectedRead more
Pugh Accardo LLC is pleased to announce that 8 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured theRead more
Pugh Accardo LLC is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and otherRead more
On May 20, 2025, Pugh Accardo’s newest associate Amber Sheppard was only one of 11 attorneys honored as a 2025 Pro Bono Publico by the Louisiana State Bar Association. This marked the 39th year for the Pro Bono Publico & Children’s Law Awards Ceremony at the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans. What Is aRead more