Oberlin Lawyers

Ongoing Peer Education & Seminar Presentations: Co-Chair, 2010 HarrisMartin Louisiana Asbestos Litigation Conference Important Litigation Involvement: From 1987 to 1993, Mr. Blackwell defended numerous Fortune 500 and organizational clients in state and federal courts in Louisiana related to occupational diseases Since 1988, Mr. Blackwell has represented teachers and educational support personnel in all types of issues related to their employment Since 1993, Mr. Blackwell has represented individuals in all types of claims related to their employment, including: claims of discrimination (age, sex and disability) ...

A firm specializing in criminal defense for over 25 years.

Tom Anderson was born and raised in Hammond, Louisiana. He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in New Orleans. Early on in his career, he was elected as Louisiana’s youngest mayor. At the age of 30, Tom decided to retire from politics and dedicate his time to representing injured victims. Tom is known for holding the largest civil jury award in the 21st Judicial District and for receiving the highest possible AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. His passion for standing up against insurance companies and his proven track record has made him one of the leading advocates in the community.

Experienced practitioner handling exclusively criminal defense case in both the Federal and State courts. I have successfully handled criminal matters, including murder, drugs, bank robbery, theft, burglary, firearms violations, and various other offenses. I have substantial experience in appellate practice, appearing before the First, Fourth, Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal as well as the Louisiana State Supreme Court.

Trail attorney litigating catastrophic injury, criminal defense, domestic divorce and custody and nursing home negligence cases. Conducted over 100 jury trials in career. Hearing Officer Judge for the 5th Judicial District Court. Former Special Assistant District Attorney for Violent Crime Prosecutions in Shreveport and New Orleans.

Richard E. Griffith practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, support issues, and adoption. Griffith has been in private practice for more than 15 years and prides himself on assisting clients through highly emotional issues involved in custody and divorce proceedings. He strives as an attorney and as a person to listen to clients, answer questions and concerns in plain English, and to be honest, courteous, and respectful.

“Our goal is to help our clients understand their rights and responsibilities, and resolve problems by using the legal system when needed,” he said....

Mr. Flowers has practiced criminal law for 33 years. He is admitted in city ,state and federal courts including the Supreme Court of Louisiana, and the United States Supreme Court, He has tried and won jury trials for everything from Rape and Murder to Child Molestation and drug charges. He is the recipient of 2016 Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association (NTLA) and the Clients Choice Award from AVVO. Mr. Flowers is a member in good standing of the Federal Inn of Courts and has been grading the criminal section of the Louisiana...

Gary Boutwell was born in Plaquemines Parish and grew up in North Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University and earned his law degree from Loyola Law School. Gary’s father worked offshore in Louisiana’s oilfield industry, so he knows firsthand the dangerous conditions and injuries that workers face every day. He has dedicated his legal career to fighting on behalf of the injured and to making sure that they receive justice. Gary resides in Hammond and welcomes cases all across Louisiana. In his spare time, Gary enjoys renovating and preserving old classic homes.

Father of 3. From New Orleans. Live in Mandeville. Have practiced throughout Southeast Louisiana primarily in domestic, personal injury, and succession litigation.

In my 23 years of practice I have not only mastered the law, but I have also learned how different courts in southeastern Louisiana operate. My approach to any case is to prepare like we are going to trial but hope we can reach a settlement before trial is necessary. If a settlement cannot be reached, we’ll be ready. I have presented cases and won at all levels of court in the state, including the Louisiana Supreme Court, The Court of Appeal, Juvenile Court and the State Courts.

Phillip Lynch, Jr. BIO 2019
Phillip M. Lynch, Jr., has practiced law for over thirty years in the New Orleans area and
focuses on successions, real estate matters, and family law issues. In 1996, he was
elected as Justice of the Peace and served two 6-year terms in Ward Four of St.
Tammany Parish. He was also Captain of Professional Standards and a Staff Attorney
for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. A former president of the Greater Covington
Bar Association, he served the LSBA’s House of Delegates, and its MCLE Committee.
A former reserve deputy in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, and St. Tammany Parishes,
he is a...

Kirk Myers has been practicing in Louisiana, since 1990 and received a Masters in Law from Tulane University in 1991. Mr. Myers’ practice is limited exclusively to Bankruptcy and he has multiply offices. Over the last 30 years, he has filed over 5,000 cases He has taught multiply bankruptcy seminars to other attorneys over the years and has actively assisted the Bankruptcy Court in creating the forms and plans currently used today.

Samantha Gahn Moisant is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in criminal law, personal injury cases, and family law. She is a graduate of Southern University Law Center and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Samantha's legal career has taken her from roles with prominent employers like the Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office and the New Orleans District Attorney's Office to positions with big-name personal injury firms. As a family law attorney, Samantha is particularly committed to helping families navigate challenging situations, focusing on the best interests of her clients and their loved ones. She places a high value on...

Edward J. McCloskey has proudly served the Greater New Orleans area for over 45 years. He is an av-rated expert in Business and Successions Law, making him the one to trust while making important decisions for the future.

Andrew J. Walker joined Jones Fussell after graduating from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center on a full tuition scholarship, where he was recognized as a Dean’s Scholar and received multiple CALI Awards for academic excellence. Andrew’s practice focuses on business litigation, transactions, and legal compliance involving employment law, intellectual property, real estate, construction, contracts, leases, entity formation, and corporate governance and disputes. Andrew also represents plaintiffs in civil rights and employment cases. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

I was born and raised in Tangipahoa Parish. After graduating from Amite High School, I attended Louisiana State University where I graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business. I then attended Law School at Louisiana State University and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1999.

After I finished Law School, I served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Ethel Simms Julien, Orleans Parish Civil District Court. I then worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office from 2002 until 2005. In 2005 I moved back to the Northshore and worked as...

My legal career began long before I went to law school. As a daughter of a prominent New Orleans litigator, I have been around the Law my whole life. I have worked for a law firm in one capacity or another since I was an intern in high school. After getting my bachelors at LSU, I went from a legal assistant and paralegal to an associate attorney in October, 2014. I began attending and assisting at trials in my teens, coming to understand the degree of preparation and attention to detail that marks me as a lawyer today.

In...

Mrs. Denson graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University, and later, magna cum laude from Tulane Law School. While at Tulane Law she was a managing editor of the Tulane Law Review and was awarded the honor of membership in the Order of the Coif because she graduated in the top 3% of her class. After graduating from law school, Mrs. Denson served as a clerk for the Honorable John Conery in Franklin, Louisiana before relocating to New York City where she gained experience in the public sector working both as a public defender and a child protective services attorney....

Morris Reed Jr. grew up in Louisiana as the youngest of three children, and graduated from St. Augustine High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University and his law degree at Southern University Law Center. While in law school, he clerked for Retired Criminal Court Judge Frank Marullo. In between graduating from law school and becoming an attorney (2005-2007) Morris Reed worked at the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as a law clerk.

As a second generation attorney and youngest of three children, Morris Reed Jr. grew up watching his father, a now retired...

I founded DeT Law Firm, LLC, in New Orleans, to assist good, local individuals and businesses struggling with tough times. Through my years of practice, I have taken great pride in helping individuals facing odds that have been stacked against them. Whether its going after large corporations or insurance companies, I have never been afraid to step into the ring and fight for what our clients deserve.

Over the years, we have assisted clients in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:

Chapter 7/Chapter 13 bankruptcies;
personal injury, automobile accidents, and "bad-faith" insurance coverage denials;
managing/consulting...

Warren A. “Chip” Forstall graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1975 and received his law degree from Loyola University in 1979. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts and the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Specialties: Personal Injury Auto Accidents Truck Accidents Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents Slip & Falls Wrongful Death Head/Brain Injury In order to maximize compensation, you need to partner with a skilled and experienced attorney. At The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall Jr. in Louisiana, I believe that we have that skill and expertise. In 40+ years of practice, and with millions of dollars...

Bobby is an experienced trial attorney with over a decade of proven results. Sworn in September of 2008 he has been trying criminal cases for over 13 years. He attended Loyola University New Orleans for both undergrad and law school. During his third year of law school Bobby practiced at the New Orleans District attorneys office as a "rule 20" prosecutor. During this time he tried and won over a dozen jury trials, before ever even taking the bar exam. After passing the bar Bobby went on to work for Martin Regan under the supervision of Tommy Calogero. There, he...

Mallory's practice is focused on a range of complex litigation matters.

It is important to act fast after an accident. Injury cases require immediate action to gather the required information to protect your rights. Whether it is assistance getting medical treatment or gathering experts necessary to prove your claim, our staff will get to work immediately to gather the information needed to prove your case. Use our 25+ years of experience to help you get the recovery you deserve.

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Richard Traina’s practice areas focus on commercial litigation, real estate litigation and bet-the-company litigation. For much of his professional career, Richard was a commercial litigator, successfully handling whatever types of commercial cases his clients were involved in. As a result, he is well-versed in real estate, corporate, general commercial, banking, contract, tax, and intellectual property litigation. He has extensive experience in international litigation, lands and natural resources litigation, mineral litigation, coastal litigation and constitutional litigation in jurisdictions as varied and exotic as the United States Virgin Islands and Cameron, DeSoto and Red River Parishes, Louisiana. Prior to joining Steeg Law,...

Frank E. Lamothe, III is a seasoned trial lawyer with years of experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has a stellar reputation as an extremely skilled trial attorney who conducts himself with integrity as well as an attorney who has always maintained the highest standards of professionalism. Frank Lamothe has tried and won numerous multi-million dollar cases during his career in federal and state courts throughout the country including Louisiana, Arizona, Florida, and Mississippi.

Dan Lund practices in the area of construction litigation with a focus on construction and surety litigation and arbitration, business, insurance and products liability defense litigation, contract drafting and negotiations, telecommunications, as well as land use law in the areas of zoning and planning.

Dan principally represents general contractors, major subcontractors, sureties, public and private owners, and wireless telecommunications carriers and owners of telecommunications infrastructure. Additionally, Dan serves nationwide as a construction mediator, and as a construction arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association.

He also regularly lectures on construction law topics, including Louisiana lien law, zoning and land use planning, general...