Best Lawyers Near You in Mandeville, Louisiana

A successful investigation leaves no stone unturned, and Andrea Albert digs into investigations with a keen attention to detail and an eye toward a long-term strategy to bring about the best resolution for her clients. She is a member of the firm’s Emergency Response Team for transportation matters, assisting clients from the time of an accident through the investigation process and litigation. Andrea’s practice focuses on defense litigation, from trial through appeal, and include...

For Doris, integrity isn’t just an ideal; it’s a way of life that resonates in every action, decision, and interaction. She seeks to work with people who inspire her and works to pave the way for others by encouraging equity and inclusivity in the legal profession. Clients who work with Doris know she is a uniquely dedicated professional. She has more than 25 years of litigation experience and maintains a practice across the Gulf South. She also leads the firm’s employment l...

Richard G. Duplantier, Jr. is one of Galloway’s senior partners and a respected trial lawyer engaged in a general commercial litigation practice and more specifically in products liability, construction, environmental and all facets of professional liability, including medical, accounting, and legal malpractice defense. Rick’s varied practice further involves general insurance defense and coverage litigation. Rick’s experience also includes the immediate response, assessment...

For more than twenty-five years, Tim Hassinger has represented companies and insurers in personal injury, commercial, and insurance coverage litigation. He has cross-examined hundreds of fact, medical, and expert witnesses, becoming versed in the technical aspects of his clients’ operations and the medical nuances of claims when personal injuries are involved. He understands that a targeted approach is the most effective means of both controlling and efficiently resolving litigation for...

Ms. Johnson is active in the defense of complex environmental, toxic tort, chemical exposure, carbon monoxide, insurance coverage, medical monitoring, naturally occurring radioactive material (“NORM”) occupational injury cases, oyster, oil spill, pesticide, personal injury, property damage, and class action litigation. She also has an active mediation and appellate practice in the same areas. Ms. Johnson has particular abilities in defending premises owners, employers and their executive offi...

John “Trip” McCormick diligently protects each client’s legal interests while helping grow and develop the client’s business. Trip’s legal counsel seeks not only to achieve the best legal outcomes, but also to preserve valuable business relationships and the client’s hard-earned reputation. Trip takes deep pride in the partnerships he forges with his clients, and is committed to fostering the growth and prosperity of the businesses working in Louisiana&rsqu...

With more than 30 years of experience, James Prather quickly evaluates a case, sees the end game, then develops a litigation strategy to achieve the desired outcome. Sometimes that means obtaining an early settlement; other times it requires taking the matter to trial. James has the experience and skills to do both, always aligning his strategy with his clients’ business goals. James started his practice with a focus on property and casualty defense litigation and has grown his practice...

A successful litigator always works toward achieving the client’s goals in a cost-effective and timely fashion, with a keen understanding of the client’s risk tolerance and constant communication along the way. Jose Barro’s aggressive and client-focused approach to litigation helps clients achieve their objectives in resolving any dispute. Jose is an experienced litigator who defends clients in a variety of practice areas, with a particular focus on professional liability, p...

Kelsey believes that effective communication is key to being a successful client advocate. Assessing client-specific goals and strategic business considerations is critical to developing a case strategy suited to the particular needs of each client—whether that means a settlement or a vigorous trial defense. With an emphasis on insurance defense, insurance coverage, and workers’ compensation, Kelsey represents insurance carriers and private businesses in civil litigation in state ...

Melanie Donahue collaborates with her clients early in matters to determine the merits of the case and the level of exposure or liability. With more than 12 years of litigation experience and an MBA, she has the understanding and skill to implement a cost-effective, successful defense strategy, with the client’s business goals in mind. Melanie represents construction, maritime, transportation, and insurance clients. She focuses her civil litigation practice in the areas of trucking and ...

Stephen Eckholdt understands that because each case has its own facts, there is no cookie cutter approach to litigation. From the inception of each case, Stephen helps his clients with a targeted investigation into the case’s key elements to achieve the individualized theme and defense resolution. Stephen serves local, regional, and national clients with defense and risk mitigation through pre-suit investigation, trial, and appeal. He focuses on defense litigation that includes the area...

Prior to becoming a trusted counselor, Christie L. Tournet earned over a decade of experience in construction and real estate. Prior to pursuing her Juris Doctorate at Loyola University, she also became a Louisiana state-wide commissioned Notary Public in 2007, and then, a Louisiana real estate salesperson in 2011. Christie’s hands-on experience in business management, real estate, and law permits her to appreciate her clients’ issues through a unique lens. Christie routinely prov...