The firm is proud to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized in the 2017 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers Magazine. Francis Philip Accardo (Super Lawyer, Personal Injury Products: Defense) Frederick T. Haas, III (Super Lawyer, Transportation/Maritime) Maura Z. Pelleteri (Super Lawyer, Insurance Coverage) Lawrence G. Pugh, III (Super Lawyer, Personal Injury Products: Defense) Chris Weema (Rising Star, Business Bankruptcy)Read more
Amy Malish, Special Partner in the New Orleans office, participated in a panel discussion on Legal Professionalism at this year’s Malcolm Monroe Federal Practice Seminar. Along with the other panelists, Ms. Malish addressed common professionalism issues new attorneys face in their practice, focusing on professionalism in written communications, depositions, trial and litigation, client interactions and social media.Read more
Amy Malish, Special Partner in the New Orleans office, delivered a presentation regarding the National Labor Relations Act at the New Orleans Society for Human Resource Management November “Legal Perks” meeting. Ms. Malish’s presentation focused on recent decisions issued by the National Labor Relations Board that have found Section 7 violations in the context of social mediaRead more
Pugh Accardo is proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor at this year’s Annual Federal Judges’ Reception hosted by the Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter. The reception is the Bar Association’s signature event and is intended to honor members of the local federal judiciary. View the full list of sponsors here.Read more
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