We are pleased to announce Pugh Accardo LLC has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in 6 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement,Read more
Pugh Accardo LLC is pleased to announce that 1 lawyer has been included in the 2024 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
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