Tad Bartlett Talks “Starting, Statistics, and Second Chances” on the Texas Appellate Law Podcast

Partner Tad Bartlett, head of Fishman Haygood’s Appellate Section, was recently interviewed for the Texas Appellate Law Podcast. The episode, “Starting, Statistics, and Second Chances in Appellate Law,” details both Tad’s professional and personal journeys as a practitioner—from having to educate trial lawyers on how an appellate attorney can benefit their teams to running the influential Take the Fifth blog, becoming one of only eighteen Appellate Practice Specialists certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS), and recovering from a traumatic cycling accident. Click here to listen to the podcast episode.

Tad assists clients on appellate matters in all Louisiana state courts, as well as in matters before the U.S. Second, Fifth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits, and in certiorari practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to being certified by the LBLS, Tad was also appointed to serve as a 2025-26 LBLS Appellate Practice Advisory Commission member. Read more about Tad and his practice here.

Fishman Haygood handles appeals for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation across many subject matters, in review of administrative proceedings, and, as part of our pro bono commitment, in immigration and post-conviction proceedings. The appellate practice at Fishman Haygood is not limited to representation before the appellate courts but also includes advising clients and their trial counsel on litigation issues to ensure proper preservation of appellate issues at the trial court. Read more about our Appellate Practice here.