Pugh Accardo is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2018 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, and massRead more
The firm is pleased to announce that Catherine Sens Napolitano has joined the firm as an associate, who will be practicing mainly in commercial litigation. Ms. Napolitano is a 2014 cum laude graduate of Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University. Following her graduation, Ms. Napolitano was a term clerk to the Honorable JudgeRead more
The firm is pleased to announce that McGready Richeson, Ernest Foundas, Joseph Hart, Francis deBlanc, Thomas Porteous, Daniel Oser, Perrey Lee, Milele St. Julien and Samuel Burk have recently joined the firm as Special Counsel and that Katie Jordan has joined as an Associate. The firm welcomes this talented group of experienced litigators and counsel whose addition expands and deepens the firm’sRead more
Pugh Accardo, LLC is proud to co-sponsor the 2017 Southern Regional Meeting of the International Association of Defense Counsel, which will be held in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, located at 2800 Chartres Street. Read more
Richard J. Voelker has been invited to speak at the Seventh Annual Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Education Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which will be held February 2 and 3, 2017. This two-day conference is hosted by the Louisiana Workforce Commission and sponsored by the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation. It is the premier Workers’ Compensation conferenceRead more
The firm is proud to sponsor the upcoming Annual Regional Convention of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). The nonprofit NBSLA was formed in 1968 to respond to the need for continued educational encouragement, professional development and community enrichment for Black law students. The Southwest Region of the NBLSA is conducting its Annual ConventionRead more
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