Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs
Louisiana
5 years ranked
Environment: Litigation
Louisiana
4 years ranked
Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP
Lance McCardle practices in the areas of securities arbitration and litigation, environmental law, and general commercial litigation.
Lance regularly represents investors (both individuals and institutions) in claims against their brokers, investment advisors, and/or investment banks in court or in arbitration proceedings administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He also represents several landowners in claims against oil and gas companies for damage and land loss caused by oil and gas operations.
Lance has taught litigation skills classes at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and Media Law at Tulane University Law School. He has represented criminal defendants on a pro bono basis.
• Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers, Member
• American Association for Justice, Member
• American Bar Association: Member; Former Member, Securities Law Committee
• Federal Bar Association: Member; Former Director, Younger Lawyers Division – New Orleans Chapter
• Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
• Louisiana Association for Justice, Member
• Louisiana Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
• New Orleans Bar Association, Member
• Public Investor Advocate Bar Association: Member; Treasurer, Board of Directors (2025-2026); Member, PIABA Bar Journal Editorial Board; Former Editor-in-Chief, PIABA Bar Journal
• St. Thomas More Inn of Court, Member
• State Bar of Texas, Member
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
J.D.
2002 - 2005
Recognized as a "Litigation Star"
Benchmark Litigation
2026
Recognized for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Securities, and Oil and Gas Law
The Best Lawyers in America®
2026
Recognized among the 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
Lawdragon
2026
Provided by Chambers
Lance McCardle frequently represents investor clients and has experience in cases involving allegations of securities violations, fraud and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Lance McCardle frequently represents investor clients and has experience in cases involving allegations of securities violations, fraud and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Provided by Chambers
Lance is an outstanding attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. He is always well prepared.
Lance is a very strong member of the team. His knowledge of the law is remarkable and he is always ready to coach when needed.
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