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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: Mainly Plaintiffs - 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 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 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

Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP

Fishman Haygood acted for FTX investors in a class action lawsuit seeking to recover for investment losses against banks and other institutions alleged to have abetted the $9 billion FTX fraud.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Fishman is best described as a boutique firm with incredible depth and outstanding communication between their partners."

Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs respondent
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"The team the firm assembled was solid from the lead partner to the youngest associate."

Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs respondent
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"The firm is more than capable of handling cases at the highest level."

Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs respondent
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"Fishman is best described as a boutique firm with incredible depth and outstanding communication between their partners."

Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs respondent
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"The team the firm assembled was solid from the lead partner to the youngest associate."

Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs respondent
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"The firm is more than capable of handling cases at the highest level."

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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 is a tremendous litigator with great skills and instincts."

"Brent is an experienced and savvy attorney."

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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.

"Jim is a top notch trial lawyer."

"He is a very talented lawyer and a pretty fierce adversary."

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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 is really compassionate with the clients and very passionate about his advocacy for them. He also has great attention to detail and is an excellent writer."

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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 is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and very responsive."

"Lori is an exceptional litigator with strong communication skills."

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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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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.

"Kerry operates at the highest level of sophistication."

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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's quick mind and compassion for his clients make him an unstoppable advocate."

"Jason is very easy to work with, very knowledgeable and responsive."

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Louisiana

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

GAF Materials, LLC

GoAuto Insurance Company

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

Halliburton

Knauf Gips KG

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Orleans Parish School Board

Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC

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