Benchmark named Jim Swanson, Brent Barriere, and Lori Mince “Louisiana State Litigation Stars”. Jim Swanson was named in Securities, General Commercial, Insurance, 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. …
Alysson Mills has been appointed Receiver of the estates of Arthur Lamar Adams and Madison Timber Properties, LLC. Along with firm partner, Brent Barrier, who is her primary counsel, Mills is entrusted to seek recovery of money and assets for hundreds of defrauded investors.…
Restoration of the historic Bohn Motor Company Building in New Orleans into a behavioral health care center, clinic and retail space is made possible through public and private partnerships at the local, state and federal levels. Fishman Haygood’s P3 team, led by Megan Riess, represented the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) in the deal. …
Fishman Haygood and 14 of its attorneys were recently recognized by Chambers USA in the Louisiana section of its 2018 Chambers U.S.A.: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide.
The firm’s General Commercial Litigation and Corporate/M&A practices received top honors and were ranked Band 1. …
