News from 2018
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKING & HUBBARD: Eleven Lugenbuhl Practices Ranked by Best Law Firms
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard announces that 11 of its practices have been recognized in the 2019 Best Law Firms rankings by Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest peer-review guide to the legal profession worldwide and a highly respected industry publication.
Midland Funding sues for more than $2,000 in past due bill
GRETNA – Midland Funding LLC filed a complaint on Oct. 29 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Kenyon Leonard.
LADB recommends suspension for Baton Rouge attorney who allegedly converted funds
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Doris McWhite Weston faces possible suspension following a recent Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court after she allegedly converted funds owed to a third party.
LADB recommends extended disbarment for New Orleans attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred New Orleans attorney Greta L. Wilson faces a possible extended disbarment period following a recent Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over misconduct in a single client matter.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter’s Best Lawyers Honorees Listed in Baton Rouge Business Report Special Section
The 2019 Best Lawyers in America listing of Baton Rouge’s honored attorneys was featured In this week’s Baton Rouge Business Report.
Suits regarding accidents at truck stop may be case of 'jackpot justice,' Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says
After a series of lawsuits regarding accidents at a Gentilly truck stop, some lawyers are raising questions about the lawsuits, especially given the fact that commercial truck drivers, who are alleged to the be parties at fault in the accidents, are required to carry a $1 million insurance policy.
Attorney receives deferred suspension following misconduct allegations
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – George Martin Gates IV, a Greenbelt, Maryland, attorney, recently received a fully deferred suspension following an Oct. 29 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over multiple allegations of misconduct.
Jails owe inmates 'special duty of care,' attorney says regarding negligence suit against Assumption Parish
A lawsuit filed by the mother of a man who died in the Assumption Parish Detention Center in February alleges the sheriff's staff neglected to give her son, Edward Murphy, his heart medication.
Woman claims she slipped and fell in a casino
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages for an alleged slip and fall in a casino.
Standard Mortgage is seeking over $81,000
GRETNA – A mortgage company is seeking over $81,000.
Class action against Denka Performance Elastomer returns to state court
On Oct. 15, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana granted a class action’s motion to remand the case back to state court but denied the class’ request for attorney’s fees and legal costs associated with a previous removal.
GMFS LLC seeks over $108,000 on unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – An LLC is seeking more than $108,000 on a mortgage.
Envoy Mortgage is seeking over $174,000
GRETNA – A mortgage company is seeking more than $174,000.
American Advisors Group claims it is owed more than $160,000
GRETNA – A group is seeking more than $160,000 on a mortgage.
Standard Mortgage is seeking over $152,000
GRETNA – A mortgage company is seeking more than $152,000 in sums due.
A loan company is seeking more than $73,000
GRETNA – A loan company is seeking more than $73,000.
Pennymac Loan Services seeks over $137,000
GRETNA – A loan company is seeking more than $137,000.
Flagstart Bank is seeking over $161,000 on unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $161,000.
Woman seeks damages following fall in a hotel bathroom
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages, alleging she was injured in a hotel.
Couple seeks damages after a car accident
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages, alleging that the driver of a Rolls-Royce was responsible for a car accident.