The sprawling world of the law and legal procedures is more mind-bending than TV dramas would have you believe. For this reason, it is crucial to have a strong legal team in your corner and a powerful lawyer fighting for your rights. New Orleans is overflowing with highly qualified and experienced attorneys ready and willing to guide you through the legal process with confidence, integrity, and proven results.
Chehardy Sherman Williams
As a highly sought-after expert in corporate, transactional, and healthcare law, David Sherman is a driving force for the legal industry in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area.
Mr. Sherman is a lifelong resident of New Orleans and as one of the founding partners of Chehardy Sherman Williams, has practiced law for more than four decades. He serves as legal counsel to healthcare providers, including full-service hospitals, surgery and imaging centers, and medical practices. He represents businesses in all aspects of planning, compliance and operations, contract negotiations, and sales and acquisitions. Mr. Sherman also works with individual clients in business, tax, and estate planning.
David Sherman has received numerous honors both professionally and personally, including inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, a Louisiana Super Lawyer, New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame, one of New Orleans’/Jefferson’s Most Influential Citizens and a “Person to Watch,” a New Orleans ICON, and Activist of the Year.
Chehardy Sherman Williams is one of the most recognized law firms in the region. Its attorneys have years of experience representing clients in 21 practice areas in all courts.
Melchiode Marks King LLC
Melchiode Marks King LLC (“MMK”) was founded on the idea that an experienced, dedicated, and diverse group of attorneys could combine big firm capabilities with small firm agility and attentiveness to best serve their clients’ interests. By merging their decades of effort in a broad range of practice areas with technological advances and steadfast commitment to their clients, MMK’s attorneys consistently make this concept a reality.
This year, five MMK members were recognized as “Top Lawyers” by New Orleans Magazine: Jerry Melchiode (Construction Law), Kevin Marks (Workers’ Compensation), Rich King (Insurance Law), Jennifer Simmons (Insurance Law) and Ben Pri-Tal (Construction Law). While awards are gratifying, the best endorsement is the loyalty of MMK’s clients, who have enthusiastically supported the firm since its inception. Whether through advice and counsel, negotiation, or litigation, MMK’s tailored approach delivers successful outcomes for a wide array of clients. For more information, visit mmkfirm.com.
Santana & Blanchard
Founding Partner, Eric Santana prides himself on being a trial attorney, concentrating primarily in areas of criminal defense and personal injury. Eric is a lifelong Louisiana resident and a graduate of Louisiana State University and Loyola University’s College of Law. Eric provides unparalleled accessibility; a hands-on approach; and proven effectiveness in achieving results for his clients. Spending most of his time in court, Eric is perpetually perfecting his craft. With over a decade of experience, he has represented clients in some of the largest and most significant cases in Louisiana including the Hard Rock Hotel collapse; the Opioid class-action litigation; and the 3M Earplug class-action litigation. Eric maintains a personal relationship with his clients, which allows for deeper insight into the physical, mental, and financial issues that are unique to every case. With an ethos of winning cases, the team at Santana Blanchard is a winning combination for any legal matter.
Workers’ Compensation, LLC
Workers’ Compensation, LLC is dedicated to helping Louisiana workers when they get hurt on the job. Since 1993, these trusted attorneys have helped injured workers get back on solid financial ground after a workplace injury. They serve as a lifeline for injured workers whose lives have been upended by an unexpected accident. They assist and advocate for you as you navigate through a confusing workers’ compensation system. It makes a real difference to have someone in your corner who listens to you and cares about your needs after a workplace injury. Workers’ Compensation, LLC helps injured workers: apply for Workers’ Compensation, find a doctor who is right for you, communicate effectively with insurance companies, fight a denial, negotiate a settlement should you choose, and apply for Social Security Disability Benefits. Workers’ Compensation, LLC fights for the workers. Got hurt at work? Get a free consultation of your case at compman.com.
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is recognized as a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South, Midwest, and beyond. With over 130 attorneys across seven states, our team goes way above and way beyond as a trusted, reliable, and strategic partner to our clients. Result-driven and determined to deliver successful outcomes in the boardroom and courtroom, we understand each client’s business and industry, working with them to achieve their legal and business objectives. Our firm was founded in New Orleans, and our growth is a testament to our result-driven representation and decades of success in maritime, commercial litigation, environmental, and family law, to name a few areas of our expertise. Skilled in handling complex corporate litigation and dedicated to delivering exceptional results, Galloway attorneys proactively anticipate challenges and opportunities to ensure our clients’ business thrives.
Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, L.L.C
Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, L.L.C., a recipient of New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyer status now five years in a row, sets herself apart as an advocate for civility and personability in the world of Family Law and Estate Law. A true solo practitioner and Southeast Louisiana native, Brittany is the attorney her clients can rely on from the first phone call to the final signature. Brittany knows that when clients come to her, they are most likely experiencing something new and difficult: the passing of a loved one, estate planning, or even divorce. Brittany provides her clients with a voice and the reliable support of a true legal advocate. Through compassionate guidance and consistent communication, Brittany V. Carter’s clients can be assured of trusted legal representation to help them successfully navigate life’s most profound challenges.
To learn more, please call 985.789.4508 or visit brittanyvcarterattorneyatlaw.com.
Morris Bart
In 1980, Morris Bart ran a simple ad on television. Since that time, his advertising and his law firm have grown to the extent where he has become a household name throughout Louisiana. However, Morris Bart, LLC is much more than just a name. For over 40 years, Morris Bart and his team of over one hundred attorneys fight hard to get the injured the compensation they deserve.
With offices statewide and throughout Mississippi and Alabama, Morris Bart, LLC is proud to be the largest personal injury firm in Louisiana and one of the largest in the United States.
If you or someone you know has been injured, call 855-GET-BART or go to morrisbart.com for 24-hour access. You know what to do: “One Call, That’s All!”
D’Arcy Vicknair, L.L.C.
Opened nearly three years ago by founding partners Adrian A. D’Arcy and Andrew G. Vicknair, D’Arcy Vicknair is a boutique law firm that excels at providing cost-efficient and customized professional legal work to its clients. The attorneys at D’Arcy Vicknair bring over 70 years of construction litigation experience to their clients from a firm built upon a foundation of service. D’Arcy Vicknair specializes in construction law, surety law, commercial litigation and corporate law, and intellectual property law. By focusing on a team-forward mentality and a spirit of mentorship, D’Arcy Vicknair has grown rapidly and is the preferred regional construction/surety law firm, with the unique experience and knowledge to handle construction disputes, contract disputes, surety claims, and intellectual property matters. From contract negotiation to post-construction litigation, the D’Arcy Vicknair team will be there to advocate for their clients’ interests.
Frank A. Milanese, APLC
Traumatic Injuries and the wrongful death of a family member are life-changing events for the entire family. The whole family is in crisis.
“It’s not just about the financial recovery, you need to care about the people. You need a caring compassionate attorney to see you through the crisis.”
A multi-year recipient of New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyer Status, Frank has been helping injured New Orleanians and their families for over 40 years, and has an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating a lawyer can receive. Experience counts and for years other attorneys have sent their family, friends, and clients with their most serious cases to Frank. With his extensive construction and mechanical background, Frank knows about hard work, and how accidents happen. Frank is always happy to help and handles each case personally.
You can give him a call at 504.588.1400.
Lowe Stein, LLC
Lowe Stein, LLC, attorneys have been trusted for over 40 years to provide exceptional legal representation and compassionate strategic advice. Lowe Stein, LLC, assists individual clients as they navigate through milestones in life with marriage contracts, divorce, child custody, property partitions, estate planning, and tax advice. For business and commercial clients, Lowe Stein, LLC, assists with legal solutions for business formation, asset protection, real estate issues, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and dissolutions. The firm stands committed to excellence, professionalism, and effective advocacy for clients. Contact us today and receive the tailored solutions you need to resolve your unique legal challenge, LoweStein.com.
Gertler Law Firm
In a city like New Orleans, unexpected accidents and incidents can turn your life upside down. When these unfortunate events arise, having an ally in your corner is critical. Gertler Law Firm, serving the residents of Greater New Orleans for over fifty years, offers the finest in top-notch personal injury representation for victims of negligence. Mike Gertler, managing partner and one of the founders of the Grew Law Firm along with Judge David Gentler, helps provide clients with a level of commitment and understanding that only the best personal injury lawyers can offer. As your New Orleans personal injury lawyers, their goal is to help you overcome your legal issues with confidence and precision at every step of the way. By helping clients decipher complex laws and insurance claims, Gentler Law Firm ensures that you can make informed decisions about your future. With their extensive knowledge and experience, they strive to give you peace of mind as you move through the legal process.
Learn more at neworleanspersonalinjury.com.
Winsberg, Heidingsfelder & Gamble, LLC
Winsberg, Heidingsfelder & Gamble, LLC consists of a dedicated team of attorneys and support staff, who are responsive and accessible to all of its clients, and extremely aware of the sensitive and difficult nature of family law and other civil disputes. The firm has an experienced and professional legal team that is committed to helping people seeking the appropriate course of action about divorce and related matters, including child custody, child and spousal support, and the use and division of community property. The attorneys work closely with their clients to resolve their cases in an individualized and effective manner. At all times, the attorneys will offer a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes, while providing aggressive representation to each and every client. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit waafirm.com or call 504.648.2711.•
