Degan, Blanchard & Nash

Degan, Blanchard & Nash had the honor of hosting lunch today for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Special Forces operators posted in New Orleans for #MardiGras. These dedicated service members are playing a crucial role in keeping our city safe during one of the most vibrant and celebrated festivals in the world. This Special Forces team is deployed across the United States in some of the most intense and dangerous missions in defense of our country. We are grateful for their service and commitment to protecting our community. It was a privilege to share a meal with them and express our appreciation firsthand. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Mardi Gras!

As millions around the world sit down to watch #SuperBowlLIX this evening, Degan, Blanchard & Nash is honored to represent the City of New Orleans as it proudly plays host to such a momentous occasion.  This marks a record tying eleventh time that New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl, underscoring our community's enduring spirit. At Degan, Blanchard & Nash, we take pride in providing top-tier legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including insurance defense, trucking and commercial vehicle litigation, longshore and harbor workers’ compensation, property and casualty claims, appellate law, professional liability, toxic tort, environmental, energy, maritime, healthcare and more. With decades of experience, our team is dedicated to delivering strategic, results-driven representation for our clients. And speaking of exciting times—#SuperBowlLIX is here! As proud members of the Louisiana community, we can’t wait to see our great state take the spotlight once again for one of the biggest events in sports. Just like in the courtroom, preparation, strategy, and execution will be key for the big game! We extend a warm welcome to all visitors and fans who have come to celebrate the rich culture and warm hospitality that define our city.

I am pleased to share that I will be speaking at the CLM Focus Conference in Orlando, February 11-12. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss recent developments and ongoing trends in premise liability claims. I am honored to contribute to the conference and look forward to engaging with those in attendance. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like to find time to connect. For more information and to register for the event, see the link below.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Larry Mobley, Jordan Amedee, Jill R. Menard, and Richard Schwerdtfeger to Partner at Degan, Blanchard & Nash!   Mr. Mobley earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law and specializes in corporate transactions, complex commercial litigation, construction defect, property and casualty, professional liability, toxic tort, class actions, insurance defense and insurance coverage.   Mr. Amedee received his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center, cum laude, and specializes in property and casualty, bad faith exposure, products liability, and trucking and commercial vehicle, marine and energy, insurance defense and insurance coverage.   Ms. Menard received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law. She is admitted to practice in all state courts in Louisiana, as well as the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and specializes in insurance defense, casualty, trucking and commercial vehicle, bad faith exposure, mediation, and Defense Base Act claims.   Mr. Schwerdtfeger graduated from Loyola Law School in 2016 and specializes in civil litigation including insurance defense, casualty, product liability, admiralty and maritime, energy, environmental, and workers’ compensation claims throughout the State of Louisiana.   These four outstanding attorneys have consistently demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, expertise, and commitment to our clients and the success of our firm. Each of them has played a critical role in upholding the values that define our practice and has made significant contributions to our continued growth.   This milestone is a testament to their hard work, leadership, and dedication to excellence. As they step into their new roles as partners, we are excited to see their continued impact on our clients, our firm, and the legal community at large.

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As we approach the end of 2024, we want to take a moment to celebrate the talented attorneys who joined us at Degan, Blanchard & Nash this year. This has been an exciting year of growth and new beginnings for our firm, and we are thrilled to welcome the following outstanding professionals to our team: Tanner Bryant, Edie Cagnolatti, Allison Colón, Michael Denton, Shavon Fletcher, Amanda K. Hamm, Katherine Kovach, Nick Lorusso, Lisa Maher, and Kevin Webb. Each of these attorneys brings a wealth of expertise, dedication, and passion to their work, and we are proud to have them with us at Degan, Blanchard & Nash. As we close out the year, we proudly look back on the wonderful results that we obtained for our clients and look forward with excitement to having continued success in the years to come.

Degan, Blanchard & Nash won a significant victory in Federal District Court in Lafayette, Louisiana. The jury trial involved an accident between two 18-wheeler commercial tractor trailers, with allegations of severe injuries brought against our client. After a difficult and highly contested jury trial, our defense team achieved a zero verdict against the plaintiff, securing a full exoneration of our client. This outcome underscores our commitment to providing exceptional representation and delivering results that matter. At Degan, Blanchard & Nash, we are not just litigators, but trial lawyers with a history of successful litigation results for our clients. The trial team included Partner, Janna Campbell, Steven Schilling, and our Managing Partner, Sidney Degan III, whose dedication and expertise were pivotal in this success. Notably, this marks yet another Federal court jury case this year in which DBN has tried and in each achieved a favorable result for the firm’s clients, further demonstrating the strength and consistency of our advocacy. This is Mr. Degan’s fifth victory in a Federal jury trial within the last 18 months. We are honored to have been entrusted with this case and thrilled to deliver this outstanding outcome. Congratulations to the entire DBN team on this remarkable achievement!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Degan, Blanchard & Nash!

Our Managing Partner, Sid Degan, delivered an insightful presentation titled "A Strategic Overview of Changes in Louisiana Law and Its Impact on Business and Insurance" at the 2024 Louisiana Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Fall Conference. During the session, Mr. Degan presented the significant changes in Louisiana’s legal landscape and the far-reaching implications these changes have for local governments, insurers, and businesses across the state, offering valuable insights and strategies to navigate this evolving environment. At Degan, Blanchard & Nash, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve and providing practical guidance to our clients. Mr. Degan’s talk is another example of our commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering understanding of complex legal developments. We are grateful to PRIMA to have received the invitation to speak at the conference explaining the recent changes in Louisiana law and to everyone who attended and participated in the recent Fall conference.

Degan, Blanchard & Nash recently secured a major victory for insurers doing business in Louisiana. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reversed a “bad faith” judgment in a first-party hurricane damage dispute, resulting in a significant reduction of the final award. This ruling not only underscores our commitment to excellence in serving our clients but also establishes a critical precedent for insurers operating in Louisiana. Learn more about the decision here - https://lnkd.in/gM5PknbH