Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense
- Telephone: 504-561-0400
- Fax: 504-561-1011
- E-Mail: info@glllaw.com
- Website: www.glllaw.com
Established: 2002
Practice Areas
- Administrative Law
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
- Environmental Law
- Aviation
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Drug
- Medical Devices
- Toxic Torts
- Professional Liability
- Property
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
About Us
Gieger, Laborde & Laperouse L.L.C. was founded in 1991 by a close-knit group of attorneys with shared values, decades of successful "big firm" experience, and absolute dedication to the success of their clients. After twenty years of hard work, we have a stellar track record to show for it.
In courts throughout the Gulf South and around the country, GLL attorneys defend clients as diverse as business itself in matters ranging from class actions to aviation to commercial litigation. Our clients -- and our opponents -- know that we enjoy trial and that we will be meticulously prepared to present our case. We are proud to have earned the business of many who were impressed with our representation of their adversaries.
GLL lawyers also provide transactional and regulatory legal services to our energy industry clients in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, title examinations, due diligence, contract review, and general corporate advice. In the last three years alone, GLL attorneys have assisted in transactions worth billions of dollars.
With attorneys and staff members based in New Orleans and Houston, GLL has grown steadily through the years. Still, the firm maintains an atmosphere of openness, individuality and collegiality. The outstanding talent and commitment of our lawyers and staff are the essence of GLL.
Additional Locations
- Houston, Texas
- Sage Plaza
- 5151 San Felipe Street, Suite 750
- Houston, Texas 77056
- Telephone: 832-255-6000
- Fax: 832-255-6001
Client Information
Insurance Clients
- ACE USA
- AIG Aerospace Insurance Services, Inc.
- AIG Claims, Inc.
- AIG Insurance Company
- Allianz Aviation Managers, LLC
- Allied World Assurance Company
- American Alternative Insurance Corporation
- American Empire Group
- American Home Assurance Company
- Arch Insurance Company
- Aspen Specialty Insurance Company
- Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Companies
- Chubb Group
- Commerce and Industry Insurance Company
- CTC Services Aviation
- Electric Insurance Company
- ESIS, Inc.
- Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
- Global Aerospace, Inc.
- Granite State Insurance Company
- Hartford Insurance Company
- The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania
- Lexington Insurance Company
- Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
- National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
- New Hampshire Insurance Company
- RSUI Indemnity Company
- Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
- Stonington Insurance Company
- St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
- TIG Insurance Company
- York Claims Service, Inc.
- Zurich North America
Non-Insurance Clients
- A. O. Smith Corporation
- Calypso Exploration, LLC/Stephens Production Company
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
- Energy XXI GOM, LLC
- Environmental Chemical Corporation
- Era Helicopters, LLC
- Fieldwood Energy, LLC
- Fleming & Hall Administrators, Inc.
- Forest River, Inc.
- General Electric Company
- Industrial Helicopters, Inc.
- Ingersoll-Rand Company
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- LLOG Exploration Company
- National Dairy Holdings
- NES Rentals, LP
- Newfield Exploration Company
- Northstar Offshore Group, LP
- Parker Hannifin Corp
- Peregrine Oil & Gas, LP
- Petrodome Energy, LLC
- Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc.
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation
- SDS Petroleum Consultants, LLC
- Starbucks Corporation
- Superior Energy Services
- Thomas & Betts Corporation
- Werner Company, Inc.
- Yuma Exploration and Production Company
Personnel Information
Partners
Ernest P. Gieger, Jr.
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: egieger@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Defense
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Toxic Torts
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1976
- Texas, 2006
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1977
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 1979
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1981
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2010
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2011
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2012
Additional Biographical Details:
Admitted to Practice Pro Hac Vice in State Court in the States of Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio and in Federal Court in the States of Florida, Hawaii and Washington
Memberships:
- American Bar Association (Tort and Insurance Practice; Toxic Tort and Environmental Sections)
- Louisiana State Bar Association (Insurance and Negligence Sections)
- Product Liability Advisory Council
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 1973
- Louisiana State University, J.D., 1976
Born: 1951
Kenneth H. Laborde
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: klaborde@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Aviation
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
- Transportation
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1979
- Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1988
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2015
Memberships:
- American and Louisiana State Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas (Aviation Section)
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Defense Research Institute (Chairman of Aerospace Committee, 1989-1993)
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 1975
- Loyola University, J.D., 1979
Fraternity Information:
Phi Delta Phi
Born: 1953
Lambert M. Laperouse
New Orleans, LA and Houston, TX
- E-Mail: laperouse@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Oil and Gas
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1979
- Texas, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 1980
Additional Biographical Details:
Lecturer, Loyola University School of Law (Mineral Law) 1979-2007
Memberships:
- American, Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 1975
- Loyola University, J.D., 1979
Fraternity Information:
Phi Delta Phi
Born: 1953
Robert I. Siegel
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: rsiegel@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Coverage
- Property
- Bad Faith
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Negligence
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1979
- Texas, 2006
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1994
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2010
Memberships:
- American and Louisiana State Bar Associations
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of Illinois
- State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., 1976
- Loyola University, J.D., 1979
Born: 1954
Leo R. McAloon III
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: lmcaloon@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Aviation
- Insurance Defense
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Oil and Gas
- Contracts
- Contract Disputes
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1988
- Texas, 1994
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Additional Biographical Details:
Ad Hoc Instructor for Trial Advocacy Loyola Law School
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Maritime Law Association
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Education:
- United States Merchant Marine Academy, B.S., 1983
- Tulane University, J.D. (cum laude), 1988
Born: 1961
John E.W. Baay II
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: jbaay@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Class Actions
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Toxic Torts
- Environmental Law
- Product Liability
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1994
- Texas, 1997
- Mississippi, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, 1994
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1997
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Fellow, Louisiana Bar Foundation
- Defense Research Institute
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Reported Cases:
Moll vs. ABB 218 F.3d 472 (5th Cir. 2000)
Education:
- Tulane University, B.S., 1984
- The University of New Orleans, M.B.A., 1989
- Louisiana State University, J.D., 1994
Born: 1962
Rachel G. Webre
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: rwebre@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Health Care
- Insurance Defense
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- Federal and Louisiana State Bar Associations
Education:
- The University of New Orleans, B.A., 1997
- Tulane University, J.D. (cum laude), 2000
Born: 1975
Michael E. Hill
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: mhill@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
- Construction Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Creditor Rights
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1998
- Texas, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas, 2011
Education:
- West Virginia University, B.S. (magna cum laude), 1994
- Tulane University, J.D., 1998
Born: 1972
Tara E. Clement
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: tclement@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Coverage
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Business Law
- Municipal Law
- Land Use
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2001
- Texas, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2007
Memberships:
- Federal, Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations
Education:
- Louisiana Tech University, B.S., 1992
- Louisiana State University, J.D., 2001
Born: 1970
Emily E. Eagan
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: eeagan@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Civil Litigation
- Product Liability
- Toxic Torts
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2004
- Texas, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- Federal, Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations
Education:
- Davidson College, B.A., 1999
- Tulane University, J.D. (magna cum laude), 2004
Born: 1977
Jameson M. Taylor
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: jtaylor@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- First Party Property
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- University of Florida, B.S., 2004
- Louisiana State University, J.D., 2009
Born: 1981
Victoria E. Emmerling
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: temmerling@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Defense
- Toxic Torts
- Complex Litigation
- Product Liability
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2010
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- Federal and Louisiana State Bar Associations
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 2007
- Louisiana State University, J.D. (cum laude), 2010
Born: 1984
Associates
Bradley J. Schwab
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: bschwab@glllaw.com
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2017
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S. Biology (magna cum laude), 2009
- The University of New Orleans, M.S. HCM (summa cum laude), 2010
- Tulane University, J.D. (magna cum laude), 2013
Born: 1987
Stephen W. Gieger
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: sgieger@glllaw.com
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2016
Education:
- University of Virginia, B.A. Arts and Culture, 2013
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2016
Born: 1990
Tucker T. Bohren
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: tbohren@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Coverage
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Fire
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2016
Memberships:
- American and Louisiana State Bar Associations
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.A., 2011
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2016
Born: 1989
William P. Worsley
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: wworsley@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Defense
- Civil Litigation
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 2015
Memberships:
- Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations
Education:
- The University of Georgia, B.B.A., Finance, 2010
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 2014
Honors:
William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
Born: 1987
Andre M. Boudreaux
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: aboudreaux@glllaw.com
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2017
Education:
- University of Louisville, B.A. English, 2011
- Louisiana State University, J.D./D.C.L., 2017
Born: 1988
Morgan A. Druhan
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: mdruhan@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Defense
- Toxic Torts
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2016
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, 2016
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Education:
- The University of Kansas, B.A., 2013
- Paul M Hebert Law School at Louisiana State University, J.D./D.C.L., 2016
J. Clark McMillan
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: cmcmillan@glllaw.com
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, 2015
Education:
- Southeastern Louisiana University, B.A., 2011
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D./D.C.L. (summa cum laude), 2014
Nicholas S. Bergeron
New Orleans, LA
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2017
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.A., 2013
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2017
Patrick T. Duncan
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: pduncan@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Defense
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2019
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S. Finance, 2016
- Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D./D.C.L. (cum laude), 2019
Brandi Cormier
New Orleans, LA
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2020
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 2014
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2020
Of Counsel
Andrew A. Braun
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: abraun@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
- Construction Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Creditor Rights
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1981
- Texas, 2008
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1981
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1986
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2011
Memberships:
- Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations
- Commercial Law League of America
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- Drexel University, B.S., 1977
- Tulane University, J.D. (cum laude), 1981
Born: 1955
Gina S. Montgomery
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: gmontgomery@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Environmental Law
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Aviation
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
- Transportation
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1989
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1991
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Education:
- The University of New Orleans, B.A., 1986
- Loyola University, J.D. (cum laude), 1989
Born: 1964
Janet H. Aschaffenburg
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: jaschaffenburg@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Contracts
- Oil and Gas
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1993
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Professional Landmen's Association of New Orleans
- Association of Professional Landmen
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 1979
- Tulane University, J.D., 1990
Born: 1957
Alistair M. Ward
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: award@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Bad Faith
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
Education:
- Dartmouth College, A.B., 1992
- Tulane University, J.D. (Order of the Coif), 1996
Born: 1970
J. Mike DiGiglia
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: mdigiglia@glllaw.com
Years of Experience: 22
Practice Areas
- Environmental Law
- Administrative Law
- Toxic Torts
- Class Actions
- Complex Litigation
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1996
- Colorado, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Tenth Circuits
Additional Biographical Details:
15 years of prior experience as a chemical plant operator, biologist and an environmental scientist
Memberships:
- Louisiana State (Environmental Law Committee), The Colorado (Environmental Committee) and El Paso County (Colorado) Bar Associations
- Professional Landmen's Society of New Orleans
- Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Environmental Law Institute
- Defense Research Institute
Certifications:
- Registered Environmental Manager
- Environmental Auditor
- Hazardous Materials Manager (Master Level)
- Hazard Control Manager (Master Level)
Education:
- Utah State University, B.S., 1980
- McNeese State University, M.S., 1986
- Louisiana State University, J.D. (Order of the Coif), 1996
Born: 1955
Michael D. Cangelosi
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: mcangelosi@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2006
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.A., 2002
- Louisiana State University, J.D., 2006
Born: 1980
Attie B. Carville
New Orleans, LA
- E-Mail: acarville@glllaw.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Coverage
- Litigation
Admitted
- Louisiana, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.A. English, 1998
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D./B.C.L. (Dean's List), 2002
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