Fishman Haygood represented Majestic Medical Solutions, a Baton Rouge-based provider of medical imaging equipment services, in its sale to Radon Medical Imaging, a national leader in imaging equipment maintenance and repair services. The transaction, which closed in the fourth quarter of 2025, expands Radon’s presence into Louisiana and Mississippi and strengthens its capabilities across the […]
Fishman Haygood is pleased to announce that Jason Burge, Lance McCardle, and Jim Swanson have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide, which honors leading attorneys representing investors, businesses, and consumers in complex financial disputes. This marks the second consecutive year that Jason and Lance have been included, and the […]
Partner Steven Serio was featured in the 2026 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine. The article, titled “From There to Here: Four Attorneys on the Ups and Downs of Practicing Law for 20 Years,” spotlights four New Orleans attorneys who began their careers in 2005 — just as Hurricane Katrina reshaped the city and the […]
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, Fishman Haygood is proud to highlight recent accomplishments of the firm’s women attorneys, who in the past month alone have earned national recognition and delivered meaningful results for clients across a range of practices. Alicia Bendana and Cherie Nobles have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 […]
Fishman Haygood is pleased to announce that Partner John Bel Edwards was elected by the partnership to the firm’s Board of Directors on March 12, 2026. He joins Board Chairman Jim Swanson, Maureen Gershanik, Charles Landry, and Lori Mince — who also serves as the firm’s General Counsel — on the five-person board. John Bel […]
Super Lawyers® today released its annual rankings of Louisiana Super Lawyers and Louisiana Rising Stars. Each year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys based on peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyers list recognizes the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state. […]
Fishman Haygood congratulates Brent Barriere, Alicia Bendana, Tristan Manthey, Cherie Nobles, and Billy Patrick on being named once again to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, a national guide recognizing leading practitioners in bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and related litigation. Brent Barriere – recognized for Litigation, including Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights; represents trustees, […]
Fishman Haygood Special Counsel Steve Herman has been named to the board of directors of the Civil Justice Research Initiative at Berkeley Law. The Civil Justice Research Initiative conducts interdisciplinary, academically based research on how the civil justice system can be made more accessible and effective for those seeking relief. Its work focuses on issues […]
Fishman Haygood Partner Lori Mince has been elected to membership in the International Society of Barristers (ISOB), a prestigious organization that recognizes outstanding trial lawyers and advocates through an invitation-only process following rigorous screening by lawyers and judges. ISOB brings together leading trial lawyers to support the preservation of trial by jury, promote excellence in […]
Partner Tad Bartlett, head of Fishman Haygood’s Appellate Group, will speak on the panel “Step by Step: U.S. Fifth Circuit Updates” at the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2026 Bench Bar Conference. Fishman Haygood is also sponsoring the conference as a Platinum Gavel Patron. Tad’s session, taking place on March 28, 2026, will cover recent developments […]
Fishman Haygood client Provident Resources Group subsidiary PRG – Casa Properties LLC served as borrower in the issuance of $241.2 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance a major new student housing development serving Florida International University (FIU). The bonds were issued through the Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, with Wilmington Trust serving as trustee. J.P. […]
The Latch, Inc. Securities Litigations, in which Fishman Haygood served as counsel, have received an honorable mention among the Top 10 Most Complicated Class Action Asset Recovery Opportunities of 2025, according to Broadridge Financial Solutions’ 2026 Global Class Action Annual Report. The recognition highlights the complexity, scale, and structure of the coordinated actions arising from […]
Fishman Haygood is proud to sponsor the 38th Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute, taking place March 19–20, 2026, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans. Hosted by Tulane Law School, the Institute convenes leading M&A and securities practitioners, members of the Delaware Supreme Court and Court of Chancery, corporate counsel, and investment bankers from across […]
Fishman Haygood Partner and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will serve as moderator for a featured event at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, leading a conversation with General Stanley McChrystal about his 2025 book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life. During the session, Gen. McChrystal and John Bel, who served […]
On February 25, 2026, Fishman Haygood Partner and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards spoke to students at Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law as part of a program hosted by Loyola’s Career Development Office in partnership with the Louisiana Association for Justice Young Lawyers’ Caucus. The event, titled “Behind the Curtain: Lawmaking, […]
Fishman Haygood Special Counsel Ryan McNamara has been selected to serve on Greater New Orleans, Inc.’s (GNO, Inc.) NextGen Council, a group of emerging business leaders from across Southeast Louisiana. The Council represents a broad range of industries and is committed to cultivating regional leadership and advancing economic growth in Louisiana. Ryan’s practice focuses on […]
Fishman Haygood’s Environmental Litigation team successfully resolved a significant coastal wetlands case involving the Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Blair Schilling led the Fishman Haygood team, which included Jim Swanson, Lance McCardle, Tad Bartlett, Julie Meaders, Isabel Englehart, and Zoe Vogel. […]
Fishman Haygood Associates Zoe Vogel and Isabel Englehart will participate in the 31st Annual Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit, taking place March 5-7, 2026, in New Orleans. Fishman Haygood is proud to serve as a presenting sponsor of the Summit, one of the nation’s longest-running student-led environmental law conferences. This year’s theme, Frontlines of […]
Fishman Haygood LLP is pleased to welcome Madeline Flores and Gabe Winsberg as special counsel in the firm’s Litigation Section. Madeline joins the firm as part of our expanded Energy Regulation and Utilities Practice and focuses her practice on public utilities regulation, energy matters, and general business litigation. Her work includes advising clients like the […]
On February 11, 2026, Fishman Haygood partner and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards was a featured speaker for LSU’s Pizza & Public Affairs series, an initiative designed to foster civic engagement and thoughtful dialogue across campus. The event was open to students, faculty, and staff. Attendees were invited to enjoy free pizza while participating […]
Fishman Haygood Partner Blair Schilling has been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500, a national guide recognizing top attorneys working at the forefront of environmental litigation, sustainability, and environmental justice. Blair is one of only five Louisiana attorneys named to this year’s list, an honor that reflects her […]
Fishman Haygood Special Counsel Steve Herman spoke at LSU Law’s Louisiana Law Review Volume 86 Symposium, “Examining the Expert Witness: An In-Depth Analysis of How Experts Influence Jury Perception,” on February 6, 2026. Steve participated on the panel, “Use of Expert Testimony in Federal Complex Litigation,” alongside distinguished panelists Judge David C. Joseph, Allan Kanner, […]
Fishman Haygood Associate Julie Meaders will serve as a judge for the annual Tulane Law Mardi Gras Moot Court Invitational, held at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The four-day competition runs from February 5–8, 2026, and brings together leading law schools from across the country to argue appellate issues involving […]
Fishman Haygood is pleased to announce that John Bel Edwards has been elected to the firm’s partnership, effective February 1, 2026. John Bel served as Louisiana’s 56th governor from 2016-2024. He was previously a practicing attorney in Amite, Louisiana, and later served eight years in the Louisiana House of Representatives. During two terms as governor, […]
Partner Maureen Gershanik and Counsel to the Firm Louis Fishman have returned to Tulane University Law School to co-teach a Corporate Governance mini-course this semester. The course, which meets for six two-hour sessions, examines current and emerging issues in corporate governance through the lens of real-world developments. Topics include shareholder rights and activism, proxy contests, […]
Fishman Haygood LLP is pleased to welcome Ian Atkinson as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice. Ian is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer with a broad practice spanning commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and tax litigation. He represents clients at every stage of litigation, bringing significant courtroom experience and strategic judgment to complex […]
Fishman Haygood congratulates Partners Brent Barriere, Lori Mince, and Jim Swanson, who were recently selected to Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, all acknowledged for their distinction in Litigation. Now in its 21st edition, Lawdragon’s flagship guide honors lawyers who “lead the way for clients, their communities, and their firms,” based on independent […]
Partner Tad Bartlett has returned to Tulane University Law School for the eighth consecutive year to co-teach Coastal and Wetlands Litigation and Policy, a seminar that examines both remedial solutions for harm from past use of coastal spaces and future-looking policies to optimize society’s use of coasts. The seminar focuses on lessons learned in one […]
Fishman Haygood LLP is pleased to welcome three new partners, Dana Shelton, Noel Darce, and Justin Swaim, to the firm’s Litigation Section. Joining from Stone Pigman, the group brings a recognized Energy Regulation and Utilities practice to the firm, strengthening its ability to advise clients on high-stakes regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters across the energy […]
Fishman Haygood Partners Ben Reichard, head of the firm’s International Arbitration team, and Tad Bartlett, head of the Appellate Section, served as judges for a practice session of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Moot Court Team. The students practiced using the brief City of Blackwater v. United […]
Fishman Haygood congratulates Scott Willis, a partner in our Real Estate Section, on his appointment as Secretary of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) 2026 Board of Governors. ACREL is a select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, colleagues, and the profession. Scott is a nationally […]
Fishman Haygood client Provident Resources Group, Inc. (Provident) subsidiary PRG – Oxford Properties LLC is serving as borrower in the issuance of $114,250,000 in mixed tax-exempt and taxable bonds to finance 1,282 beds of new student housing at the University of Mississippi, part of a larger initiative to address the urgent housing needs of the […]
On November 20, 2025, Fishman Haygood Special Counsel and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards filed an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in support of Plaquemines Parish in its lawsuit against Chevron USA, Inc. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on January 12, 2026. Read more coverage on […]
A subsidiary of Fishman Haygood client Provident Resources Group, Inc. (Provident), PRG – The Grounds LLC, recently served as borrower in the issuance of $67,395,000 in tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of a new 130,000-square-foot administrative office building for Wake Forest University. When completed in 2027, the five-story building will house 400 university staff […]
A subsidiary of Fishman Haygood client Provident Resources Group, Inc. (Provident), PRG – Akron Properties LLC, is serving as borrower in the issuance of $158.5 million in tax-exempt and taxable bonds to finance the renovation and revitalization of on-campus housing at the University of Akron in Ohio. Provident is a national nonprofit organization that undertakes […]
During this season of giving, Fishman Haygood attorneys and staff came together to raise funds for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s (NOFBA) annual holiday toy drive. In partnership with the court system, NOFBA created an Amazon wish list with toys, games, and more, donations from which help ensure that children in […]
On December 29 and 30, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will give two presentations to help close out the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) 2025 Procrastinators’ Programssm series. This annual event offers attendees more than 56 CLE hours, including ethics and professionalism courses, over an eight-day period. Click here to view the remaining […]
On December 8, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb (District of Columbia) granted Fishman Haygood client Etrak’s motion for relief against Libya, finding that a reasonable amount of time had passed within which the country could have satisfied the terms of a $30 million arbitral award decided for the Turkish construction company. This ruling […]
Fishman Haygood recently represented brothers Beau and Jacques Goudeau in the purchase of the ReFresh Project, a multi-tenant commercial property anchored by Whole Foods Market and home to the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, FirstLine Schools, Boys Town Louisiana, and a community garden operated by SPROUT NOLA. Located at 300 North Broad […]
Premier planning, development, and program-management advisory firm Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) recently announced that it has merged with Project Management Advisors (PMA). The merger unites two nationally recognized leaders in the program management and real estate advising fields, offering their social and institutional infrastructure clients a comprehensive suite of strategic planning, project leadership, owner’s representation, […]
On December 11, 2025, Fishman Haygood attorneys Sharonda Williams and Steve Herman will speak at Masters of the Courtroomsm, which is offered as part of the New Orleans Bar Association’s (NOBA) 2025 Procrastinators’ Programssm. Attendees will learn the trial techniques of master judges, defense and plaintiff lawyers, with topics covering everything from opening statements to […]
Fishman Haygood recently represented longtime firm client Stirling in the buyout of the interest of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) in Fremaux Town Center, a 640,000 sq. ft. commercial shopping, retail, and dining center in Slidell, Louisiana. Our attorneys have counseled the full-service commercial real estate company, as well as its affiliates, in numerous […]
On November 18, 2025, CKX Lands, Inc. (NYSE American: CKX), a Lake Charles, La.-based publicly-held land management company, finalized the sale of approximately 7,000 acres of land to Southern Pine Plantations (SPP Land). CKX’s Agreement of Purchase and Sale, effective on August 14, 2025, and later amended, was for the sale of land wholly-owned by […]
Partner Tad Bartlett, head of Fishman Haygood’s Appellate Section, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law® article “Full Fifth Circuit Overrides Moderate Senior Judges’ Rulings” published on November 19, 2025. The article details how senior U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals judges, whose judicial philosophies lean less conservative than more recent appointees, have increasingly ruled with a […]
On October 2, 2025, Moran Towing Corporation announced its acquisition of 100% of the stock of Bisso Towboat Co., Inc. Founded in 1860 and headquartered in New Canaan, Conn., Moran is a leading U.S. marine service provider with a fleet of barges and tugboats operating in 17 ports along the nation’s East and Gulf Coasts. […]
A subsidiary of Fishman Haygood client Provident Resources Group, Inc. (Provident), PRG – RI Properties LLC, is serving as borrower in the issuance of $210 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of on-campus housing at the University of Rhode Island (URI). Provident is a national nonprofit organization that undertakes projects and partnerships designed […]
Best Law Firms® ranked by Best Lawyers® today announced the 16th annual edition of its United States coverage. According to Best Law Firms, the 2026 publication “spotlights the very best in the most competitive legal market in the world, highlighting only the top 3.8% of law firms nationwide.” These leading firms are recognized for both […]
On October 3, 2025, Judges Leslie H. Southwick, Patrick E. Higginbotham, and Edith H. Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a putative class action case in favor of Fishman Haygood client GoAuto Insurance. The suit, which involved 400,000 putative class members and more […]
Sixteen Fishman Haygood attorneys from across eight of the firm’s business and litigation practice areas were recently recognized on New Orleans Magazine’s “2025 Top Lawyers” list. Voting was open to all licensed attorneys in New Orleans. Participants were asked which attorney(s) they would recommend in the community, and while nominators could not recommend themselves, they […]
Benchmark Litigation, the “definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers,” today released its 2026 edition. Fishman Haygood partners Brent Barriere, Tad Bartlett, Jason Burge, Kaja Elmer, Lance McCardle, Kerry Miller, Lori Mince, Benjamin Reichard, Jim Swanson, and Rebekka Veith were recognized as Litigation Stars. Partners Danny Dysart, Blair Schilling, Paul Thibodeaux, and […]
On November 7, 2025, Fishman Haygood attorneys Jason Burge, Kaja Elmer, and Hogan Paschal will present on “Litigation Vehicles for Litigating a Complex Tort” during the 25th Annual Complex Litigation Symposium hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). Other presentations include the Hon. Carl J. Barbier’s session on “Complex Litigation from Start to Finish: […]
On October 28, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will serve as the keynote speaker for “Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis: From Risk to Reform,” a mini-symposium hosted by The Murphy Institute’s Center for Law and the Economy at Tulane University. Held in partnership with Tulane Law School, the half-day event brings together leading scholars, […]
Fishman Haygood represented longtime firm client Stirling in the sales of two significant commercial properties, one in Louisiana and the other in Mississippi, in September 2025. The firm has counseled the full-service commercial real estate company, as well as its affiliates, in numerous transactions involving the acquisitions and sales of commercial, industrial, and residential developments […]
On October 10, 2025, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Willis co-presented “Follow-On Opinions: Update on the Joint Report on Mortgage Modification Opinions” at the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Tex. The multi-day event included CLE presentations from leading practitioners and invaluable opportunities for collegial networking. Click to learn about […]
Fishman Haygood partner Steven Serio’s article, “Real Estate Attorneys Beware: High-Dollar Transactions are Riskier Than Ever,” was published in the October 2025 issue of Biz New Orleans magazine. With wire transfer fraud increasing at an alarming rate, Steven uses a real-life scenario to demonstrate why real estate attorneys, especially those handling high-dollar closing transactions, should […]
On October 2, 2025, Danos, LLC announced its acquisition of substantially all assets of Panel Specialists, Inc. Houma-based Panel Specialists, which has been in business for nearly four decades, focuses on control panels, instrumentation, and electrical solutions. Danos, an energy services company headquartered in Gray, La., will assume Panel Specialists’ services—from panel fabrication and automation […]
On August 15, 2025, Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC (ANF) confirmed the completion of the sale of select assets, including its Loma Linda, neat, and TUNO business units, as well as Kaffree Roma, to Century Pacific North America, a subsidiary of Philippines-based Century Pacific Food, Inc. ANF is a plant-based food company and leading shelf stable […]
The Hon. Frank W. Moskowitz of the Superior Court of Arizona – Maricopa County recently ruled that plaintiff’s occupational medicine expert Dr. Phillip Harber is qualified to render an opinion on causation in the case of Landon Young, et al. v. Chemguard Inc, et al. Fishman Haygood represents Mr. Young, a former firefighter with the […]
Industry-leading environmental solutions platform Aventia recently announced its acquisition of Colorado-based Habitat Management, Inc. (HMI). A natural resource management and ecological consulting firm, HMI specializes in environmental projects, land reclamation and permitting, and regulatory affairs. Aventia, a portfolio company of Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP), provides a comprehensive suite of environmental and technology-driven solutions […]
On May 7, 2025, the Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong (U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York) granted a nationwide preliminary injunction on behalf of Tashanna Golden and a similarly situated putative class ordering Firstmark Services, LLC and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to cease collection efforts on certain student loans. The loans […]
Partner Lori Mince has been selected to Lawdragon’s 2025 “500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers” list for Tax Litigation. This year marks the guide’s inaugural release, and—as described by Lawdragon—includes attorneys who “preserve the balance between tax responsibilities and fiscal soundness on a global scale.” Attorneys are selected based on journalistic research, submissions, and vetting. Notably, […]
On March 31, 2025, APM Property Holdings LLC, a Florida-based real estate company, closed on its purchase of the Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge hotel, previously owned by Fishman Haygood clients Baton Rouge Hotel LLC and BR Capital Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Big Rock Equities. The newly renovated 294-room property has been a […]
On April 29, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards visited McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La., with current National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President and former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. The pair were on campus to participate in a discussion moderated by the Advocate’s Stephanie Grace titled “Two Governors: Getting Results Against […]
Fishman Haygood partner Lori Mince will return to her alma mater, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, to speak at the Loyola Law Review’s Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on April 24, 2025. While in law school, Lori was a member of the Loyola Law Review, a student-led, student-edited legal journal established in 1920. […]
Fishman Haygood is proud to announce that Tad Bartlett and Jason Burge have successfully completed all criteria for certification as specialists in appellate practice. The goal of this certification, and others like it, is to promote and improve the availability, accessibility, and quality of legal services to better serve the public interest. The typically year-long […]
Fishman Haygood partners Kerry Miller, Paul Thibodeaux, and Blair Schilling were recently selected to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500. Only five Louisiana attorneys are recognized on the list, and Kerry, Paul, and Blair are all honored for their work in environmental litigation. Click here to see the announcement. Lawdragon […]
Fishman Haygood attorneys John Bel Edwards and Steve Herman were recently appointed to the Louisiana Association for Justice’s (LAJ) board of governors. The LAJ is a voluntary bar association whose statewide membership is composed mostly of trial lawyers. The association is committed to preserving the civil justice system, protecting open access to courts, protecting individual […]
Partner Tad Bartlett’s Coastal and Wetlands Law spring seminar at Tulane University Law School began with a guest presentation from Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards. The course, which changes annually in accordance with updates to the law, provides students with an examination of the factual, legal, and policy framework that has developed regarding […]
Fishman Haygood partners Jim Swanson and Kerry Miller were recently selected to Lawdragon‘s 2025 “500 Leading Lawyers in America” list. According to Lawdragon, those represented in the 20th edition of its flagship guide embody the ideal that being a great lawyer is “…an act of courage to never give up on behalf of a client, […]
Fishman Haygood is proud to announce that Tad Bartlett and Kaja Elmer have been elected to partnership effective January 1, 2025. Tad heads Fishman Haygood’s Appellate Section and runs the Take the Fifth blog, which digests all opinions released by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, summarizes all opinions designated for publication, […]
During this season of giving, Fishman Haygood attorneys and staff came together to raise funds for the Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) annual holiday toy drive. CANO accepts donations to ensure that each of its students receives a gift, relieving some of the pressures facing families amidst the demands of the season. CANO, a […]
In addition to those presenting as part of Masters of Courtroom(sm) on December 12, Fishman Haygood attorneys Steve Herman, Lori Mince, Jason Burge, and Tad Bartlett are also slated to speak during the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2024 Procrastinators’ Programssm series. The eight-day event, which spans dates from December 11 through December 30, offers attendees […]
In a recent decision, the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) declared that it assumes jurisdiction over claims brought by Turkish construction company Bayindir against Pakistan for breach of international obligations. The Fishman Haygood International Arbitration team represents Bayindir in its dispute, which involves the company’s 2001 expulsion from a contract to build Pakistan’s M-1 […]
On December 12, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present “Marketing, Mentoring, and Managing Information: What the ABA Has to Say About ListServs, Google Reviews, and Related Topics” at the Louisiana Association for Justice’s (LAJ) 2024 Last Chance CLE Seminar. The two-day event features presentations by acclaimed national and Louisiana-based faculty across two […]
On November 14, 2024, Southeastern Louisiana University’s Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies and Archives hosted the book launch of Bayou Dilemma: Louisiana in Crisis and Change, which includes a chapter written by Fishman Haygood special counsel and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. A collection of essays, the book “illuminates pressing problems confronting Louisiana and […]
Brent Barriere, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will co-present “Professionalism: Looking Back” during the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Ethics & Professionalism: Watch Your P’s and Q’s CLE program on December 6, 2024. The CLE offers attorneys needing their ethics and professionalism credits the opportunity to beat the end-of-year rush. Learn more about the […]
On December 12, 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys Tad Bartlett, Lara Richards, Lance McCardle, and Hogan Paschal will speak at Masters of the Courtroomsm, which is offered as part of the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2024 Procrastinators’ Programssm. Attendees will learn the trial techniques of master judges, defense, and plaintiff lawyers, with topics covering everything from […]
Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (“GHC”), a portfolio company of Fishman Haygood client Bernhard Capital Partners, recently announced its investment in Orcutt|Winslow (“Orcutt Winslow”). Grace Hebert Curtis Architects is a leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firm delivering innovative and functional projects for diverse market sectors, and Orcutt Winslow is a premier full-service architecture, forensic consulting, and […]
Best Lawyers® today announced the 2025 edition of its Best Law Firms® rankings. Only the most elite firms across the nation are recognized for professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from both clients and peers. Fishman Haygood, LLP was named to the list in Louisiana across the following practice areas: Metropolitan Tier 1 Baton Rouge […]
Sixteen Fishman Haygood attorneys from across nine of the firm’s business and litigation practice areas were recently recognized on New Orleans Magazine’s “2024 Top Lawyers” list. Brent Barriere, Tristan Manthey, Cherie Nobles, and Billy Patrick were recognized for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Blair Schilling and Lance McCardle were named to the […]
Lonestar Electric Supply recently announced that its first out-of-state distribution center is set to open in Metairie, La., later this year. While the Houston-based company primarily serves electrical contractors in meeting their commercial project needs, it also maintains a division for industrial work; engineering, procurement, and construction; and renewable energy. Read more about the deal […]
On November 15, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will speak as part of the “Hydrogen Bayou – Louisiana’s Position as the Next Hydrogen Hub” keynote panel during Tulane University’s Future of Energy Forum. The three-day event offers thought leaders and other experts across a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to collaborate […]
On November 8, 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys will present two separate sessions during the 24th Annual Complex Litigation Symposium hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). First, firm partners Kerry J. Miller and E. Blair Schilling will speak on “Mass Injunctions (with or without the class).” Fishman Haygood partner Brent Barriere will then present […]
On November 6, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present on “Effective Deposition Tactics: Strategies for Success” at an upcoming CLE event hosted by the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA). He will discuss strategies for success including deposition basics, strategic issues in approaching depositions, conducting depositions with difficult witnesses, and ethical and professional […]
Stirling, a full-service commercial real estate company servicing the Gulf South region, recently announced its acquisition of IV United Plaza in Baton Rouge, La., from 8555 United Plaza, LLC. The five-story, 72,000 square foot building is fully leased. Stirling now owns United Plaza Buildings I, II, IV, VIII, and XII within the 75-acre United Plaza […]
On October 30 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys Kerry Miller, Steve Herman, and Monica Bergeron will present “The Intersection of OPA, CERCLA, and General Maritime Law” at the 31st Annual Admiralty Symposium hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). The CLE event includes presentations on seaman status, maritime wrongful death investigations, maritime jurisdiction and updates, […]
On October 22, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will return to the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School (IOP) and serve as a guest of former Arkansas Governor, and current IOP Resident Fellow, Asa Hutchinson. During a special study group session, “Is America Hopelessly Divided?”, Hutchinson and Edwards will discuss how […]
On September 25, 2024, Judge Brian A. Jackson of the Middle District Court of Louisiana dismissed a putative class action case in favor of Fishman Haygood client GoAuto Insurance. The suit, which involved thousands of putative class members and millions of dollars in alleged liability, related to the company’s automobile policy cancellation practices. The case […]
Fishman Haygood partners Jason Burge and Lance McCardle recently spoke on “Using State Statutes to Amplify Your Client’s Damages Claim and Target Additional Defendants” at the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association’s (PIABA) 33rd Annual Meeting and Securities Law Seminar. The four-day event offered presentations on securities topics, artificial intelligence, FINRA updates, and more. Click here […]
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has reached an agreement with Navient Solutions, LLC and Navient Credit Finance Corporation (“Navient”) that will result in at least $7.7 million in debt forgiveness for private student loan borrowers, as well as the introduction of new policies and procedures ensuring borrowers are well-informed about their payment options. Click here […]
Today Benchmark Litigation released the 2025 edition of its guide, which recognizes Fishman Haygood partners Brent Barriere, Jason Burge, Lance McCardle, Lori Mince, Benjamin Reichard, and Jim Swanson as Litigation Stars. Partners Paul Thibodeaux and Molly Wells were also recognized as 2025 Future Stars, and the firm itself received the designation of “highly recommended” in […]
On October 10, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will join Dean and Judge Adrian G. Duplantier Distinguished Professor of Law Madeleine Landrieu to co-teach a class for Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Trial Advocacy students. This course uses experiential learning exercises, as well as faculty lectures and demonstrations, to help […]
On October 7, 2024, Fishman Haygood partner Charles A. Landry will speak on the “Sports-Anchored Mixed-Use Districts: Universities Blazing a Trail” panel during the 2024 Public-Private Partnership (P3) Higher Education Summit in Washington, D.C. As higher education institutions face challenges in finding ways to upgrade existing facilities and deliver major new expansions, many are looking […]
Fishman Haygood partners Lori Mince and Blair Schilling were recently named Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a highly selective, invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society for North American lawyers, judges, and scholars. The organization’s newest Fellows will be officially inducted during the 2024 LCA Conference & Celebration of Fellows, which takes place October […]
On October 5, 2024, Fishman Haygood partner and member of the firm’s Business Section Maureen Gershanik will participate in an interactive discussion on “Tips for Assessing and Serving on a Non-Profit Board” at the Get on Board seminar hosted by the Junior League of New Orleans. Because leaders of nonprofit organizations must find ways to […]
Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, a portfolio company of Fishman Haygood client Bernhard Capital Partners, recently announced its investment in Hastings+Chivetta Architects. Grace Hebert Curtis Architects is a leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firm delivering innovative and functional projects for diverse market sectors, and Hastings+Chivetta is a national design and architectural firm focused primarily on the […]
Fishman Haygood is pleased to officially welcome attorney Maggie Daly to the firm’s Litigation team. Daly, who was a summer associate at the firm in 2021, clerked with the Honorable Carl J. Barbier of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana from 2022-2024. Read more about Daly here. Daly received her […]
Fishman Haygood partner Charles A. Landry is featured on the cover of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s September 2024 issue. In “The Godfather of Growth,” the magazine highlights Landry’s career as a real estate attorney, developer, and community leader in the city he has lived and worked in for more than 50 years. While […]
Partners Brent Barriere, Jason Burge, Kerry Miller, Lori Mince, Jim Swanson, and Paul Thibodeaux were recently selected to the 2025 “500 Leading Litigators in America” list by Lawdragon. The release marks the third edition of the guide, and this is the second consecutive year that this group of Fishman Haygood litigators has been recognized. According to Lawdragon, […]
On September 13, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present on “Emerging Issues in Legal Ethics” at an Ethics and Professionalism CLE seminar hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). Herman serves on the LSBA’s standing Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. Click here to learn more about the program. Herman frequently speaks […]