The Louisiana legislature has recently enacted several new provisions which will significantly affect Louisiana Tort law going forward. See the highlights below: House Bill 431 – Since 1996, Louisiana has employed a pure comparative fault scheme where the fault of all parties or entities, including the plaintiff, is determined on a percentage basis. For example,Read 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
The firm “Construction Law Update” addresses recent developments in Louisiana State and Federal court construction law matters. To view the update click here: Construction Law Update – August 2025 Some of the topics included: One-Year Prescriptive Period Superceded Demand for Indemnity – Subcontractor motion to dismiss third-party demand Denied Resolution of a Dispute asRead more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
Pugh Accardo proudly sponsors the Swine Krewe for 2025 with the Whole Hog and the Hogs for the Cause in supporting families and fighting pediatric brain cancer. Since 2009 Louisiana supporters have raised over $6 million dollars and we are proud to be contributors and associated with the teams. Learn more about Hogs Houses andRead more
Pugh Accardo LLC is pleased to announce that Larry Pugh has been selected as a 2025 Super Lawyers. The Super Lawyers patented selection process is peer influenced and research driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers lists each year. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations andRead more