Benchmark named Jim Swanson, Brent Barriere, and Lori Mince “Louisiana State Litigation Stars”.  Jim Swanson was named in Securities, General Commercial, Insurance, Bankruptcy, and Products Liabilities; more practice areas than any other Louisiana lawyer.  A client noted to Benchmark that Jim Swanson’s “integrity, commitment, and effectiveness are unlike anything I have experienced by any attorney over 30 years.”…

The Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit says “yes.”  This differs from the rule in federal court.  Fishman Haygood attorney, Blair Schilling, published an article in Louisiana Advocates that suggests trial lawyers should consider the differing subpoena powers of the state and federal courts when developing a trial strategy for  cases involving out-of-state defendants.  Read the full article here.

As part of the firm’s robust securities litigation practice, Jason Burge will argue an issue of first impression before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  Our clients include the Firefighters Retirement System and the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. …