Firm News

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Frank Towers Successfully Represents an Employer on a Longshore Case

On April 19, 2018, Chief Judge Romero of the Covington ALJ granted the Section 22 Modification of HII/Avondale Operations in finding that the Employer successfully demonstrated suitable alternative employment. Because the claimant sustained a scheduled disability, a demonstration of suitable […]


Congratulations to Sconzert

Congratulations to Partner, Elizabeth S. Sconzert, for being asked to serve on the US Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel by Chief Judge Englehardt of the Eastern District of Louisiana.


Grace Named to Top 100

Congratulations to Partner, Christopher Grace, who was recently named as one of the top 100 attorneys in the state of Louisiana by America’s Top 100. The criteria for the list is attorneys having demonstrated exceptional advocacy, success, ethical standards and […]



Congratulations to Partner, Thomas G. Buck!

Yesterday, Tom was presented with the Department of Defense’s Patriot Award for employers “for Contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force”. Pictured are: Rick Vale, Tom Buck, […]


Congratulations to Our Attorneys Selected for the 2018 Edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers

Richard Vale – Construction Litigation Stephen Pizzo – Healthcare Law Christopher Grace – Personal Injury, General Defense Scott Soule – Transportation/Maritime Law Kurt Blankenship – Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Defense   Rising Stars: Elizabeth Sconzert – Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Defense Christopher Hatcher – Intellectual Property Amanda Plaiscia – […]


Poirier recognized by YSB

Partner, Ric Poirier recently received an “Honorary Board Member” award from the Youth Service Bureau Board. They wanted to acknowledge his hard work and dedication as a board member for over ten years as he was integral in rejuvenating the […]


Metairie Office Welcomes New Attorney

Blue Williams announces the addition of Rebecca Wilmore, Of Counsel, to our Metairie Office. Rebecca Wilmore is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. She began her legal career with Beahm & Green in […]


2018 The Best Lawyers in America©

Congratulations to Stephen Pizzo, Guice Giambrone, Kurt Blankenship, and William Reinhardt who were  selected to the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©! Mr. Pizzo, Mr. Giambrone, and Mr. Blankenship were selected for their work in Medical Malpractice Law […]


Congratulations Vale and Tweedel

Rick Vale and Brett Tweedel achieved a resounding victory from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on a Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act case concerning the doctrine of last responsible employer. The claimant alleged significant pulmonary injuries were sustained […]