Karen M. Dicke

Shaun P. McFall’s practice focuses on complex litigation matters. His experience includes antitrust actions, bankruptcy litigation, class actions, complex commercial disputes, products liability, securities litigation and toxic tort matters. Additionally, Shaun has experience representing financial institutions during investigations by regulatory authorities including the SEC and FINRA. Most recently, Shaun participated in a multiweek jury trial in defense of a medical device manufactur...

Pamela G. Michiels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Pamela G. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela G. Michiels since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pamela G. Michiels is held by other lawyers.

Raymond C. Lewis' practice centers primarily in the areas of complex commercial and business litigation, insurance defense, and appellate work. He has successfully litigated complex commercial disputes for local and national clients involving multi-million dollar claims for breach of contract, product liability, oil and gas disputes, and transportation casualty. Ray also maintains a regular appellate practice. In his appellate practice, Ray has handled numerous appeals before the Louisiana Su...

Alison Palermo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Alison practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Palermo since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alison Palermo is held by other lawyers.

Ashley Demouy's practice focuses on transportation, trucking, and insurance defense. Ashley was recognized in 2027 by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Her. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Ashley believes that success comes from the ability to learn, grow, listen, and be humble, yet remain firm. &l...

Frank P. Tranchina, Jr., is a partner in the law firm of Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. He received his law degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1979. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization and is also licensed in the State of California. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past chairman of the Family Law sections of the Louisiana State and Jefferson Bar Associations as well as co-chair of the board ce...

Charles H. Abbott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Charles H. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Charles H. Abbott since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition r...

Marty McLeod practices in the area of marine and energy and business litigation law. He represents U.S. and foreign vessel owners as well as offshore energy companies in a variety of marine and energy matters, including regulatory issues, business counseling, bankruptcy, and property, loss of use, pollution and commercial disputes. Marty serves as the practice coordinator of Phelps Dunbar's New Orleans admiralty group and is a current member of the firm's Operations Committee. Prior to enteri...

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Dominic J. Gianna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dominic J. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Dominic J. Gianna since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dominic J. Gianna is held by other lawyers.