Best Lawyers Near You in New Orleans, Louisiana for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Matthew “Matt” Sandifer brings a unique perspective to litigation defense, combining military experience with legal expertise. He represents clients in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, and transportation sectors, focusing on litigation, insurance coverage, premises liability, professional liability, and product liability. Matt is known for his client-focused approach, attention to detail, and tailored strategies for each matter. Explore Matt’s practice here .
Janelle E. Sharer is an experienced commercial litigator. She represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of disputes, including complex commercial litigation, product liability, and insurance coverage and bad faith. She is licensed in California and Louisiana where she has successfully litigated matters in federal and state courts. Her experience includes high-stakes insurance coverage and bad faith cases, business litigation, and complex products liability litigation, including me...
Myles Sonnier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Myles, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Myles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tyler Minick is committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients through strong advocacy and clear communication. He focuses his practice on insurance defense, general liability, and premises liability, while also handling commercial litigation, employment law, and title disputes. Clients value Tyler’s ability to provide a clear roadmap to resolution—whether that means early settlement or trial defense. Learn more about Tyler’s practice here .
Alexander Brewster is an Associate with the firm. In a short period of time, Alex has handled matters across multiple practice areas and enjoys solving complex issues for his clients. He has handled litigation across the state of Louisiana in both state and federal court, and has also participated in both arbitration proceedings, Louisiana Public Bid Law protests, and mandamus proceedings. Alex continues to expand his practice and looks forward to the challenges that await.
Melissa D. Fuller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Melissa D., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pr...
Margaret W. McLaughlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Margaret W., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ma...
David’s practice focuses primarily on health care and professional liability defense, along with other areas of casualty litigation, premises liability, products liability, toxic tort, and administrative law. David represents physicians across a wide range of specialties, as well as mid-level providers, hospitals, physician groups, dentists, therapists, chiropractors, and other health care providers. He defends providers across the state both before medical review panels and in subseque...
Mr. Grace joined Blue Williams as an associate in 2002. In 2006, he was elected partner at the firm. His practice primarily consists of motor vehicle and trucking litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, including asbestos and benzene litigation, personal/commercial property and casualty litigation, and products liability. Mr. Grace earned a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He was awarded a juris doctorate from Loyola University ...
Ms. Gillen is a partner in the Metairie office and has been with the firm since 2013. Her practice consists primarily of environmental and toxic tort litigation and commercial litigation. Ms. Gillen graduated from Tulane University in 2010, where she received her BA degree in sociology, cum laude . In 2013, she was awarded a JD, magna cum laude , from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was also recognized as a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar for graduating in the to...
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