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Richard E. Gruner, Jr. Elected to Serve on LADC Board of Directors

Blue Williams Partner Richard E. Gruner, Jr. was elected from District 5 to serve on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC). The LADC is a nonprofit organization of over 1,400 Louisiana lawyers who devote […]

Brett Tweedel Secures a Victory for Insurance Client

On April 12th, Mr. Brett Tweedel, a partner who specializes in construction and insurance defense litigation, tried a case before Judge Richard “Chip” Moore of the 19th JDC in Baton Rouge. The trial was over an alleged car accident, wherein […]

Frank Torres Appointed to the Louisiana State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced the appointment of Blue Williams Partner Frank Torres to the Louisiana Advisory Committee. Advisory Committees have recently examined water affordability, school discipline disparities, policing practices, mental health and the criminal justice system, legal […]

Mr. Brett Tweedel recently secured the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the trial court’s dismissal of claims against his clients on summary judgment

Blue Williams Partner Mr. Brett Tweedel, who specializes in the areas of insurance defense and construction litigation, recently secured the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the trial court’s dismissal of claims against his clients on summary judgment. […]

Ric Poirier Appointed to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board

By Order of the Supreme Court for the state of Louisiana, Blue Williams Partner Ric Poirier was appointed to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB). The LADB is a statewide agency whose purpose is to protect the public by investigating […] Continue reading →

Robin Arnold Featured in City Business’ “2021 Women of the Year”

Congratulations to Blue Williams Partner Robin Arnold on her feature in New Orleans City Business’ 2021 Women of the Year issue! She was selected as an honoree for her outstanding achievements in her family law practice. Continue reading →

Greg LaCour Voted Secretary of Jefferson Business Council for 2022

Congratulations to Blue Williams’ Partner Greg LaCour on being elected as Secretary for The Jefferson Business Council (JBC) for 2022. The JBC is comprised of the parish’s most influential and civic minded business leaders with a shared goal of developing […] Continue reading →

Ric Poirier to Chair LSBA Medical Malpractice Webinar

Attorney Ric Poirier will chair the Louisiana State Bar Association ‘s “Exploring Medical Malpractice” webinar on Friday, September 3, 2021. Craig Watson, Elizabeth Sconzert, and Whitney Charmaine Stewart will also be speaking at the webinar on the topics of Healthcare […] Continue reading →

Ric Poirier and Kelly Brian Successfully Defend Local Surgeon

Congratulations to attorneys Ric Poirier and Kelly Brian who successfully defended a local surgeon in a medical malpractice case, obtaining a jury verdict of no breach of the standard of care. This was the first civil jury trial in Federal […] Continue reading →

Blue Williams Attorneys Named to Inside New Orleans Elite Lawyers List

Congratulations to the following attorneys on being voted as one of Inside New Orleans Magazine’s Elite Lawyers: Nicholas P. Arnold, Robin Penzato Arnold, Robert I. Baudouin, Jacob K. Best, Brian C. Bossier, Guice A. Giambrone, Christopher T. Grace, Christopher M. […] Continue reading →