Pugh Accardo LLC is pleased to announce that 4 lawyers have been included in the 2024 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 the integrity andRead 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 – July 2023 Some of the topics included: Recent Legislative Developments Contractor Licensing Requirements Construction Contract Invalid and Arbitration Clause Enforceable Louisiana Anti-indemnity Act Not Applicable Surety’s Request forRead more
Donna Young, Special Partner, Pugh Accardo, prevailed on a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the Owner failed to bring its claim against the General Contractor within Louisiana’s 5 year Peremption Statute. The claim involved a student housing development in Baton Rouge where damages allegedly resulted from flawed installation of the exterior stucco cladding. LouisianaRead more
Pugh Accardo is pleased to announce John “Jack” Hulse has joined the Firm as Of Counsel. Jack brings over fifty years of practice and experience to the team. He has handled the defense and trial of all aspects of liability and casualty claims. Additionally, Jack has extensive experience in products liability, as well as inRead more
Pugh Accardo is proud to announce the election of their Administrator, Scott DeRouen, as the President-Elect for 2023-2024 for the New Orleans Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Scott has been a member of the NOLA Chapter since 2014 and has served on the Business Partner committee for several years. Recently, Scott has servedRead more
Pugh Accardo LLC is pleased to announce that 4 lawyers have been selected as 2023 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 and evaluations are combinedRead more
The firm “Construction Law Update” addresses recent developments in Louisiana State and Federal court construction law matter. Construction Law Update – December 2022 For more information or questions, contact John Stewart at (504) 799-4529.Read more
Pugh Accardo LLC attorney Francis Philip Accardo was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 “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 selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peerRead more