Stephen L. Williamson

Jane Jackson focuses her practice in the areas of environmental litigation, oil and gas, and commercial litigation. She handles the defense of environmental claims by landowners alleging environmental damage arising from oil and gas exploration and production operations. Ms. Jackson has represented public entities in land use cases involving the appropriation of property for constructing and maintaining hurricane protection levees, and she also has experience handling cases involving land los...

Kenneth L. Ross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Kenneth L. practices law in Hammond, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth L. Ross 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 Kenneth L. Ross is held by other lawyers.

Lugenbuhl shareholder, Shaundra Schudmak’s practice areas include insurance coverage, insurance defense, bad faith claims, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, property damage claims, commercial litigation, torts, premises liability, public sector liability, and pre-litigation consulting. Shaundra is an attorney with substantial litigation experience both in state and federal courts. Since joining Lugenbuhl in 2013, she has worked diligently to partner with clients to rectify mat...

Ryan D. Kelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Ryan D. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan D. Kelley 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 Ryan D. Kelley is held by other lawyers.

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...

Prior to entering law school, Andrew Vicknair worked as a software engineer for a major medical manufacturer and as an electrical engineer for a major chemical manufacturer. Andrew regularly uses his prior work experience as a part of his legal practice. He is now a partner in D’Arcy| Vicknair. Andrew has over 18 years of litigation experience. His primary practice areas include all phases of intellectual property including litigation, prosecution, and transactional matters. Andrew hand...

Michael R.C. Riess is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Michael R.C. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R.C. Riess 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 reflects the professional regard in which Michael R.C. Riess is held by other lawy...

Stephen W. Rider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Stephen W. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen W. Rider since 2018. 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 Stephen W. Rider is held by other lawyers.

Valerie E. Fontenot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Valerie E. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie E. Fontenot 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 Valerie E. Fontenot is held by other lawyers.

Charles Seemann’s practice emphasizes ERISA and employment law, but also encompasses a variety of commercial matters. His practice includes the defense of ERISA plans and plan fiduciaries at both public and private companies, multi-employer plans and plan fiduciaries, and financial institutions providing services to ERISA plans. In addition to ERISA matters, Charles has recent and substantial experience in wide range of matters, including stock-option and executive-compensation disputes...