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 – January 2025 Some of the topics included: Judgment Granting Affirmative Defenses Judgment Awarding Damages for Automobile Accident Reversed and Amended on Rehearing Amended The Tangled Webs WeRead more
Dismissal of Direct Action Claim in Marine Insurance Coverage Dispute Christopher Carey, Special Partner, Pugh Accardo, prevailed on a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, dismissing a general maritime law personal injury Direct Action claim against a contractor’s Marine General Liability insurer. After investigation, it was determined that the barges on which the alleged accident occurredRead more
The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Pugh was elected President Elect on the New Orleans Bar Association at NOBA’s Annual Meeting/Dinner on November 2, 2024. He will preside as President Elect until his term as President commences in November 2025. Larry has been on the Board for 6 years and has acted asRead more
Special Partners Frederick T. Haas, III, Christopher E. Carey, and Joseph L. Spilman, III represented Coastal Drilling Company, LLC in the successful negotiations with multiple parties to amend a drilling contract, a master time charter, a salvage contract, equipment contracts, associated work orders and related insurance contracts (Hull and Machinery, Wreck Removal, Protection and Indemnity,Read more
Pugh Accardo Sponsors Story Corps WWNO Pugh Accardo proudly sponsored WWNO – New Orleans Public Radio to host StoryCorps, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs. The program’s Airstream trailer studio resided at City Park outside the New Orleans Museum of Art’s SydneyRead more
Pugh Accardo is pleased to announce Chris Carey, Special Partner, was voted as a 2024 New Orleans Top Lawyer in Admiralty & Maritime Law. Mr. Carey 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,Read more
Larry Pugh was a panelist at the recent Louisiana State Bar Association Complex Litigation Symposium held at the Windsor Court Hotel in NO on Nov 8. With over 39 years of experience in the field, Larry provided his insights and observations on “The Present and Future of Asbestos Litigation” as part of the larger presentationRead more
We are pleased to announce Pugh Accardo LLC has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in 8 practice areas. Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for thisRead more