Fishman Haygood LLP, Litigation | Chambers USA Profile

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About

Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP

Our firm regularly represents clients in various types of litigation:

Commercial: Breach of contract, products liability, construction defect, unfair trade practices, non-competition, breaches of fiduciary duty, construction, tax, business torts, and receivership cases
Environmental: Represents private landowners and governmental entities seeking to restore land loss caused by pipeline canals across Louisiana; represents landowners in oil and gas plug and abandonment and equipment removal cases; has obtained favorable outcomes in multiple actions brought on behalf of clients whose private property has been contaminated by oil and gas exploration and production activities
Class Actions: Plaintiff and defense side
Securities Litigation & Arbitration: Represents states, municipalities, pensions, hospitals, and high net worth individual plaintiffs; also represent investors in court or in arbitration proceedings administered by FINRA, JAMS, or AAA
Tax: Represents the Louisiana Dept. of Revenue in cases seeking to collect corporate income, franchise, and sales taxes
First Amendment & Media Law: Louisiana’s "go-to" firm
Post-Bankruptcy Specialty Litigation: Asserts claims on behalf of liquidating companies, bankruptcy trustees, or assigning creditors against officers and directors of the defunct company; also asserts Debtor’s claims against third parties
Private International Arbitrations: Represents claimants before the International Chamber of Commerce, UNCITRAL, and ICSID

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Fishman Haygood LLP possesses a strong litigation group noted for its versatile civil disputes practice. Its expertise includes defending clients in disputes relating to bankruptcy and breaches of fiduciary duty, among others. The law firm has further expertise in bringing high value recovery actions against broker-dealers and investment advisers. The team also handle disputes connected to Ponzi schemes as well as representing government bodies seeking recovery of taxes. The law firm is also noted for its significant First Amendment capabilities. It is expert in working with clients from the construction, media and real estate sectors, among others. It offers first class and extensive experience in the representation of plaintiffs.

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Work Highlights

Fishman Haygood LLP represented the State of Louisiana Department of Revenue in several transfer pricing cases against Conoco Philips, General Mills, W.W. Grainger, Monsanto Company, Home Depot USA and Rent-A-Center.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team are tremendously supportive and encouraging.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

Fishman Haygood is proficient in digesting complex cases and creating understandable narratives and claims.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

The work ethic, intelligence, experience and creativity of the lawyers are among the best that I have ever worked with.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

Fishman Haygood offers good judgment and a commercial approach.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

The team are tremendously supportive and encouraging.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

Fishman Haygood is proficient in digesting complex cases and creating understandable narratives and claims.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

The work ethic, intelligence, experience and creativity of the lawyers are among the best that I have ever worked with.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

Fishman Haygood offers good judgment and a commercial approach.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Brent B Barriere

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Brent Barriere is a highly regarded litigator who primarily focuses his practice on complex bankruptcy and securities disputes.

Brent Barriere is an expert in bankruptcy.

Brent Barriere is one of the most talented and experienced trial attorneys for complex commercial litigation.

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James R Swanson

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James Swanson regularly handles disputes involving allegations of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty as part of his wider litigation practice. He regularly acts for clients who have invested in Ponzi schemes.

James Swanson has tremendous strength and expertise.

James is a very savvy, experienced veteran litigator. He has a sharp mind for business.

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Lance McCardle

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Lance McCardle frequently represents investor clients and has experience in cases involving allegations of securities violations, fraud and breaches of fiduciary duty.

Lance McCardle is an excellent attorney who leaves no stone unturned in defense of the client.

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Lori G Mince

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Lori Mince's broad practice includes a wide range of disputes, including tax assessment and toxic tort cases. Lori has significant experience defending clients in class action lawsuits.

Lori Mince is the finest litigator.

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Stephen J Herman

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Stephen Herman receives wide praise for his plaintiffs' practice, which covers a variety of commercial and environmental disputes.

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Jason Burge

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Jason Burge has a strong litigation practice, with experience both defending and leading class action lawsuits. He has expertise in securities litigation as well as broader commercial disputes including total loss claims and bankruptcy disputes.

Jason Burge is whip-smart and a formidable attorney.

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Kerry J. Miller

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Kerry Miller's practice covers breach of contract, environmental litigation, product liability and personal injury matters. He possesses experience representing clients in state and federal litigation, as well as multidistrict disputes. Kerry frequently acts for clients from the construction and manufacturing industries.

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Tad Bartlett

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Up and Coming

Tad Bartlett is a recognized appellate specialist. His vast appellate experience includes expertly handling environmental and construction-related appeals.

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Louisiana

Litigation: Appellate

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Jason Burge

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Tad Bartlett

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Up and Coming

Litigation: General Commercial

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Brent B Barriere

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James R Swanson

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Lori G Mince

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Kerry J. Miller

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Jason Burge

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Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs

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James R Swanson

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Lance McCardle

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Stephen J Herman

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Litigation: Securities

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James R Swanson

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Lance McCardle

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Members

Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP

Brent B Barriere

James R Swanson

Head of Department

Kerry J. Miller

Stephen J Herman

Clients

Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP

ASM Global, LLC

Alcoa Corporation

Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Choice Foundation

Emerald Land Company

GAF Materials, LLC

GoAuto Insurance Company

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

Halliburton

Knauf Gips KG

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Orleans Parish School Board

Rouse's Enterprises

Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC

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