News from 2018
New Orleans attorney disbarred over multiple allegations of writing worthless checks
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Orleans attorney Tracey Michel Favorite has been disbarred following a Nov. 5 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding regarding allegations she wrote a series of bad checks over three years.
Sanctioned Mamou attorney permanently disbarred following allegations in Deep Water Horizon case
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Mamou attorney Timmy James Fontenot has been permanently disbarred following a Nov. 5 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding regarding allegations that included stealing from a client.
Ineligible Leesville attorney suspended 2 years, ordered to pay restitution
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Ineligible Leesville attorney Bradley O. Hicks has been suspended following a Nov. 5 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding regarding allegations arising from complaints in multiple client matters.
Couple seeks damages following alleged robbery at Omni Hotel
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages after they allege they were robbed in a hotel.
Man claims he fell in a furniture warehouse
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages for a fall on a property.
Law firm says telephone company failed to meet service commitment
GRETNA – A law firm is seeking damages after its telephone company allegedly breached their contract.
Nu Worx claims supplier provided shingles in poor condition
GRETNA – An LLC is seeking damages for an alleged breach of contract.
Wells Fargo seeks more than $132,000 on unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages for more than $132,000.
Chase Bank claims mortgage is in default
GRETNA – A bank is seeking over $139,000.
Chase Bank is seeking over $139,000
GRETNA – A bank is seeking over $139,000 in sums due.
Man claims Ready Power improperly installed a generator
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages for an allegedly incorrectly installed generator.
Mandeville attorney on probation, Baton Rouge attorney indefinitely suspended in separate Supreme Court actions
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Mandeville attorney Linda Louise Stadler received a fully deferred suspension and Baton Rouge attorney Durward D. Casteel was voluntarily and indefinitely suspended in separate Nov. 5 actions by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense sees likelihood of questionable lawsuits fueling rise in insurance rates
Recent lawsuits filed against truck drivers regarding incidents that allegedly occurred at the same Gentilly truck stop are raising questions about the legitimacy of the lawsuits and eliciting comments from several groups and organizations, including the Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense.
State's high court upholds dismissal of ethics charges against prosecutor in wrongful murder conviction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently upheld a decision to dismiss ethics charges against former Jefferson Parish prosecutor Ken John Dohre in the wrongful conviction of an Avondale man who then spent more than 15 years in prison before he was exonerated in the 1996 stabbing death of Waggaman woman.
Truck stop lawsuits may hint at a crisis in the commercial auto insurance market, LABI says
A number of lawsuits have been filed for traffic accidents that allegedly took place at a Gentilly truck stop, leading some lawyers to become suspicious about the suits and raising the possibility that Louisiana residents, who already pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the country, may be made to pay even more, a posting on wdsu.com said.
Suspended DeRidder attorney facing permanent disbarment for professional conduct violations
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Suspended DeRidder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II faces permanent disbarment for violating professional conduct rules following a recommendation issued Oct. 30 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee.
Teacher sues Opportunities Academy over alleged sexual assault by student
A charter school teacher is suing the charter school network that operates one of the schools over an alleged sexual assault by a student.
Leukemia patient's negligence case is remanded to civil district court
Judge Barry W. Ashe of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted a man’s motion to remand a toxic tort case on Oct. 17.
DEUTSH KERRIGAN LLP: Deutsch Kerrigan Listed In “Best Law Firms” 2019 Rankings
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP issued the following announcement on Nov. 1.Deutsch Kerrigan LLP is proud to announce it's inclusion in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings by U.S.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Twenty-Four Taylor Porter Practice Areas Ranked on 2019 “Best Law Firms” List
Taylor Porter had 24 practice areas ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, in the Ninth Annual “Best Law Firms” rankings.