Murphy, Rogers, Sloss, Gambel & Tompkins

Managing Partner: Robert H. Murphy

No. of Attorneys: 10

No. of Partners: 7

No. of Offices: 2

States of Licensure: Louisiana and Texas

Firm Overview:

A boutique New Orleans maritime firm well-known around the world for thirty years, Murphy Rogers and its team of litigators are highly regarded throughout Louisiana, the Gulf Coast and beyond for the representation they provide companies in maritime law matters, personal injury defense, insurance defense, civil litigation and commercial disputes. The attorneys of Murphy Rogers have substantial maritime litigation experience defending companies in personal injury and wrongful death claims, Jones Act claims, seaman wage disputes, environmental injury, product liability claims, cargo damage claims, collisions, charter party disputes, claims for damage to fixed and floating objects, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims, and insurance coverage disputes. The firm's litigators are also well-versed in representing individuals and companies with business interests in Louisiana in a wide variety of commercial litigation, general casualty liability, business disputes, class action litigation, workers’ compensation and insurance coverage disputes.

Murphy Rogers prides itself on a team approach, partnering with the client to develop, budget and execute a strategy that will provide an efficient resolution that reflects the needs and goals of the company. Committed to providing dynamic and effective legal services to its clients, Murphy Rogers is proud to serve as a listed correspondent for several marine protection and indemnity associations and underwriters.

Main Areas of Practice:

Maritime Law:

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of one of the largest ports in the United States, Murphy Rogers has garnered a reputation both locally and abroad for excellence in maritime and admiralty law matters. Over the last several decades, the firm has gained an intricate familiarity with both bluewater and brownwater issues, and regularly handles a cross-section of maritime claims and matters, including: personal injury defense (including Jones Act and Longshore), collisions, allisions, cargo claims, fixed and floating object damage, charter party disputes, insurance and contractual indemnity disputes, seaman wage disputes, vessel arrests, vessel investigations, and maritime arbitrations.

Given the ever-changing climate of maritime law, successful handling of these cases requires up-to-date and knowledgeable representation in this specialized legal area. The extensive maritime experience accumulated among the Murphy Rogers team immersed in this area translates into excellent and effective representation for clients in the variety of claims and matters listed above. In addition, the team stands ready to attend vessel investigations and inspections throughout the waters of the Gulf Coast, and is well-versed in the applicable regulatory regimes of the U.S. Coast Guard and other waterway commissions.

Personal Injury Defense:

With years of experience in providing skilled representation to firms and companies facing personal injury claims, Murphy Rogers represents clients from around the world with litigation in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South. The firm's collective experience allows us to assess a personal injury claim being brought against the client and the exposure faced, to accurately recognize the value of a given claim, and to provide the client with a customized legal strategy for the matter. The firm handles all forms of personal injury defense, including insurance defense, premises liability, merchant liability, product liability, general casualty and maritime.

Civil Litigation and Commercial Disputes:

The trial attorneys of Murphy Rogers are equipped to handle all aspects of civil litigation and commercial disputes. By first focusing on understanding the client's business, the team can provide insight into how any possible commercial dispute may affect the overall health and effectiveness of the company, so as to deliver solutions and outcomes that are in the best interest of the business and the client. Then, in tandem with the commitment to teamwork, the litigators partner with clients to anticipate and resolve all potential and realized legal issues and business disputes.

Murphy Rogers represents individuals, businesses and companies with interests in Louisiana and around the Gulf Coast, handling all matters that may arise, including: appeals, contract disputes, commercial sales of goods, contractual indemnity, breach of contracts, commercial banking and financial matters, securities litigation, stockholder disputes, partnership disputes, sale of businesses, lease disputes, construction litigation, unfair competition, bad faith insurance litigation, intellectual property and class action litigation. The firm’s admiralty experience also lends itself to the ability to handle a variety of maritime commerce disputes that may arise as well.

Workers' Compensation Defense and Employment Disputes:

With years of experience in the employment litigation arena, the firm represents a number of employers in the state in defense of workers’ compensation claims, as well as representing both companies and employees in employment-related disputes such as discrimination claims, wrongful termination claims, employment contract and pay disputes.

Offices:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hancock Whitney Center

701 Poydras Street, Suite 400

New Orleans, Louisiana 70139

Phone: (504) 523-0400

Email: [email protected]

Hammond, Louisiana

902 West Thomas Street

Hammond, Louisiana 70401

Phone: (985) 340-2007