Lawrence G. Pugh, III, has been included by New Orleans Magazine in its annual listing of Top Lawyers in the New Orleans metro area. Mr. Pugh was recognized for his reputation in the field of Products Liability Litigation. Only 23 New Orleans attorneys received recognition in that category. Inclusion in the prestigious list was basedRead more
Pugh Accardo is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2017 U.S. News “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm earned a Tier 1 metropolitan ranking for its defense work in the areas of products liability and construction litigation. In addition, the firm was recognized locally for its work in commercial litigation, labor & employment litigation,Read more
Richard J. Voelker, who practices in the firm’s Covington office, will speak at an Advanced Workers’ Compensation CLE on December 15, 2016. Mr. Voelker will discuss workers’ compensation legislation and other legal developments. The event will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton in the French Quarter. For more information, and to register, click here.Read more
On October 7, 2016, Jamie H. Baglio obtained a defense verdict on behalf of her client, Anco Insulations, Inc. (“Anco”). The verdict marked the conclusion of a 10-day trial involving a plaintiff who alleged occupational exposure to asbestos and had been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. The plaintiff alleged that he was exposed to asbestos whileRead more
Stephen W. Brooks, Jr., has been quoted in the LCI Workers’ Compensation Blog, addressing best practices for contacting workers’ compensation claimants after a natural disaster. Mr. Brooks’ comments come in the wake of historic flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Read the full article here.Read more
Best Lawyers, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, has released its 2017 Best Lawyers in America list. Managing Partner Lawrence G. Pugh is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s attorneys were named to the list. In addition, Maura Z. Pelleteri has been named the Best Lawyers 2017 “LawyerRead more
Pugh Accardo is pleased to announce that Joseph L. Spilman, III, has joined the firm as a special partner. His practice consists primarily of complex, class action, casualty and commercial litigation, and is concentrated in the areas of products liability and warranty law, automobile manufacturers’ and dealers’ liability, insurance regulatory practice, insurance agents’ and brokers’Read more
The American Bankruptcy Institute has published an article by Christopher J. Weema. In a January 8, 2016, opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reminded secured lenders of their due diligence obligations when choosing to extend credit. In Grede v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp. and Bank of New York (Grede), a panel of theRead more