News Archives - Herman Herman & Katz

Steve Herman, Guest Speaker at 28th Annual LSBA Admiralty Symposium

On 9/17/2021, Steve Herman was a guest speaker at the 28th Annual Louisiana State Bar Association Admiralty Symposium. He spoke on the topic of “Where Are We with Punitive Damages?” along with Kenneth Engerrand (Houston), John G. Yadamec (Duplass in...Read More

Congratulations to HH&K Lawyers Named in 2022 Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch

Herman, Herman & Katz would like to congratulate two attorneys at the firm who have been chosen for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2022. Alexandra Faia and Charles King were selected by their peers for this honor for the...Read More

Steve Herman Received Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” Award

HHK Partner Steve Herman has been awarded “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in New Orleans by The Best Lawyers in America® 2022. This award was granted due to the extremely high...Read More

Congratulations to Eight HHK Lawyers Named in Best Lawyers in America 2022

Herman, Herman & Katz is honored to announce that eight attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, and since it was first published in...Read More

Russ Herman, Steve Herman, Brian Katz and John Creevy Featured in “Inside New Orleans” 2021 Elite Lawyers List

Congratulations to HHK Partners Russ Herman, Steve Herman, Brian Katz and John Creevy who were chosen for the inaugural Inside New Orleans’ Readers’ Favorite Elite Lawyers for 2021. Russ Herman and Steve Herman are included in the Class Actions Law...Read More

Herman Moderates Judges’ Forum with Focus on Fairness in Jury Selection

July 19, 2021 The Pound Civil Justice Institute held its annual national forum of state appellate court judges to examine in-depth issues affecting civil justice in the U.S. The one-day forum, titled “Juries, Voire Dire, Batson, and Beyond: Achieving Fairness...Read More

Steve Herman Receives a Distinguished Service Award from AAJ

The American Association for Justice has recognized HH&K Partner Steve Herman with a Distinguished Service Award, recognizing members of the AAJ Board of Governors who have provided special assistance and support to the president and the organization. This award will...Read More

Brian Katz on “The Mediation Minute” Podcast with Rebecca Wisbar

July 2, 2021 – Partner, Brian Katz, joined host Rebecca Wisbar on the Mediation Minute Podcast to discuss how recent legislative changes will influence mediation and litigation. In particular, they discussed how those statutory changes will impact personal injury suits...Read More

Chief Judge Karen Herman provides important information to New Orleans residents who are being called for Jury Duty in Criminal District Court

Chief Judge Karen Herman provides important information to New Orleans residents who are being called for Jury Duty in Criminal District Court: https://www.criminalcourt.org/jury-commission.html. Read More

Steve Herman Speaks on ‘Bet-the-Company’ Litigation

At the Louisiana Judicial Council and Louisiana State Bar Association Joint Summer School conference, Mr. Herman participated in a two-part panel presentation entitled “Bet the Company Litigation: Are We Really Going to Trial?” with other noted trial attorneys, Rick Stanley,...Read More

Congratulations to the HH&K Partners Named in the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

We are proud to announce that HH&K Partners Russ Herman, Steve Herman and Brian Katz have been recognized in the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide. Lawdragon describes this list as the “the warriors who fight the good...Read More

12 People Remain Missing After Offshore Accident in Louisiana

On April 13, 2021, a boat operated by Seacor Marine capsized off the coast of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The 19-year-old Seacor Power, a 129-foot lift boat, carried 19 crew members when they put out a distress call. Several coast guard...Read More

Congratulations to HHK Partner, Soren Gisleson, Listed in 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers

Herman, Herman & Katz proudly congratulates Partner Soren Gisleson for once again being recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers. He is acknowledged as a Top Rated Personal Injury Plaintiff attorney in New Orleans. This is the fifth year Mr. Gisleson has...Read More

HHK’s Staff and Attorneys Give Holiday Donations to Hospitality and Service Industry Workers

For the past few years, the staff and attorneys at HHK have decided to give donations to one of the many worthy local charities rather than exchange gifts. This year, we find the need of the community more critical...Read More

Brian Katz, Speaker at LAJ Last Chance CLE Seminar on December 11, 2020

The Louisiana Association for Justice is presenting its Last Chance CLE Conference on December 10th and December 11th, 2020. This virtual two-day conference covers ethics and professionalism. Mr. Brian Katz’s segment will be in the “Review of Louisiana Law” program...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz Receives Tier 1 Regional Rankings in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Herman, Herman & Katz is proud to announce that they are once again recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2021. They have received Tier 1 rankings in Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass...Read More

HH&K Helps Connect Families During COVID-19

Donation Of Video Conferencing Devices To St Jude’s Nursing Home and St. Margaret’s at Mercy Nursing Home Helps More Loved Ones Connect, More Often Video conferencing with families and friends has become a way of life for many during COVID-19,...Read More

HH&K Partner Stephen Herman Elected President of the Pound Civil Justice Institute

HH&K Partner Stephen Herman was elected President of the Pound Civil Justice Institute for the term starting August 1, 2020. Before becoming president, Mr. Herman served on the Pound Institute’s Board for many years and was the previous vice president. The...Read More

Congratulations to HH&K Lawyers Named 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

2021 Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch Herman, Herman & Katz is honored to announce that two attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2021. These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who...Read More

Congratulations to Nine HH&K Lawyers Named in Best Lawyers in America 2021

Herman, Herman & Katz is honored to announce that nine attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, and since it was...Read More

Congratulations to Steven Lane, 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers

Herman, Herman & Katz is proud to announce that Steven Lane, of counsel to the firm, has been chosen by Lawdragon magazine to be one of the 500 Leading Family Lawyers in the United States. The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading...Read More

Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy

In Re: The Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Chapter 11, No. 20-10846 TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTIES IN INTEREST: This bankruptcy is about the sex abuse victims. Hundreds of children were raped, sodomized, and physically tortured by the...Read More

Festing at Home but Together in Spirit

Working at a plaintiff law firm means that people come to you at some of their worst moments, when some of the worst things have happened in their lives, and you need to fight beside them and for them, reliving...Read More

Congratulations to the HH&K Partners Recognized in the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide

HH&K partners Russ Herman, Steve Herman and Brian Katz have been recognized in the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide. This guide offers a curated look at the best of the U.S. plaintiff bar who specialize in representing...Read More

Does Your Louisiana Business Insurance Policy Cover Your COVID-19 Losses?

The short answer is it depends upon your insurance policy and the interpretation of that policy by the courts of Louisiana. Every policy is different, and it is important that you have an experienced Louisiana insurance coverage lawyer review your...Read More

COVID-19 and Remote Work Practices Webinar, March 24th, 12:00 pm CDT

On March 24, 2010, Herman, Herman & Katz offered a complimentary webinar along with our colleagues from Injury Board, a national network of law firms across the United States and the UK, covering the best practices for businesses who are...Read More

Roundup Litigation: Settlement on the Horizon?

Monsanto Company, which was purchased by Bayer in 2018, is facing tens of thousands of lawsuits throughout the country brought by individuals who claim that its popular weed killer, Roundup, caused them to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Several cases have...Read More

HHK Spreads Holiday Cheer with Donations to Ronald McDonald House

The staff and attorneys at HHK once again decided to forego giving gifts to each other during the holidays and to instead share our blessings by giving to one of the many worthy local charities. This year, the charity we...Read More

Congratulations to the Twelve HH&K Attorneys Listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers for 2020

Herman, Herman & Katz attorneys Russ Herman, Stephen Herman, Brian Katz, Soren Gisleson, Jed Cain, John Creevy, Maury Herman, Steven Lane, Lenny Davis, James Klick and Dr. Joseph Kott have been selected to the 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers list. Charles...Read More

HHK Legal Assistant, Karen Jackson, Received the Legal Professionals of New Orleans President’s Cup

Congratulations to Karen Jackson, one of HHK’s treasured legal assistants, who received the Legal Professionals of New Orleans (LPNO) President’s Cup trophy for 2019. The award is granted to the individual who stands out for their service to the organization. ...Read More

Morton Katz Elected to the Board of Trustees of Loyola University

December 4, 2019 Morton Katz was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of Loyola University of the South located in New Orleans. He is an alumni of the Loyola Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1969,...Read More

BREAKING: Following the tragic collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel, Morgan & Morgan and Herman, Herman & Katz have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 10 people injured in the disaster

BREAKING: Following the tragic collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, Morgan & Morgan and Herman Herman & Katz have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 10 people injured in the disaster. “The primary goal is to get...Read More

HH&K Partner Steve Herman and Judge Karen Herman Receive 2019 Advocacy Award for Breastoration

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and everyone at HH&K has either had a relative, friend or fellow employee who has experienced breast cancer. On Monday, October 7, 2019 HH&K partner, Stephen J. Herman and his wife, Judge Karen Herman,...Read More

Habitat for Humanity Bench and Bar Build

Herman, Herman & Katz is a proud sponsor of the Habitat for Humanity Bench and Bar Build. On Saturday, September 28, 2019, members of the firm gladly volunteered their time and skills to such a worthy cause. This volunteer event...Read More

Congratulations to Nine HH&K Lawyers Named in Best Lawyers in America 2020

Herman, Herman & Katz is honored to announce that nine attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, and Best Lawyers is...Read More

Congratulations to Brian Katz, Named 2019 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers

Brian Katz has been selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers for his work in “Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs” in New Orleans. Only a single lawyer in a specific practice area and location is...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz helps bring a settlement to the decade-old Chinese Drywall Litigation Lawsuits

A federal judge in New Orleans issued an order today preliminarily approving a $248 million settlement in the nationwide Chinese Drywall Litigation lawsuit that has been ongoing for more than ten years. The lawsuit involves a class of more than...Read More

Stephen Herman, Speaker at LSBA CLE Seminars on Ethics in September 2019

Mr. Stephen Herman will be a speaker at the Louisiana State Bar Association and Gilsbar Specialty Insurance Services, L.L.C. co-sponsored Ethics & Professionalism CLE Seminar from 2:45 – 3:45 pm on September 5, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton located...Read More

Second Annual Harry Herman Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy

HH&K partner Russ Herman and his brother Fred Herman presented the Second Annual Harry Herman Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy to Taylor Somerville at the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Advocacy Center Banquet on Tuesday, April 16,...Read More

Celebration of Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust Milestone

The Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust will celebrate its 100,000 member milestone on April 15, 2019 at the New Orleans City Hall. The Smoking Cessation Trust provides smoking cessation services to all Louisiana residents who smoked prior to September 1, 1988. ...Read More

PLAINTIFFS’ ANNOUNCEMENT OF XARELTO SETTLEMENT PROGRAM

The Plaintiffs’ Leadership, which includes Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC partner, Leonard A. Davis (Co-Plaintiffs’ Liaison Counsel), and Defendants, Bayer Healthcare and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, entered into an Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) on March...Read More

Congratulations to Brian Katz, CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2019

We proudly congratulate HH&K Partner Brian Katz who has been selected for the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law, Class of 2019. Honorees chosen for this 15th Leadership in Law class are comprised of 50 outstanding legal professionals from the...Read More

HHK Partner Russ Herman is featured on Great Trials Podcast

Tune in to hear the interview with HHK Partner Russ Herman, and get a behind the scenes look at the class action lawsuit against Big Tobacco that obtained a multi-million dollar verdict as well as smoking cessation remedies. Russ Herman’s interview...Read More

Congratulations to Eight HHK Lawyers Named in Best Lawyers in America 2019

Herman, Herman & Katz is honored to announce that eight attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, and Best Lawyers is...Read More

Congratulations to HH&K Partner Steve Herman, Recipient of the 2018 The Harry M. Philo Award

Congratulations to HH&K Partner Steve Herman, recipient of the 2018 The Harry M. Philo Award. This award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the civil justice system and whose work has advanced the safety and protection...Read More

Steve Herman Selected to Serve as a Panelist on Attorney Fees in Class Action Settlements CLE

HH&K Partner Stephen Herman is a panel member for this live CLE Event hosted by The National Association of Legal Fee Analysis (NALFA): Attorney Fees in Class Action Settlements, June 28, 2018 @ Noon-2:00pm (Central). The panel of some of...Read More

Maury Herman and Stephen Herman – CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2018

We proudly congratulate HH&K Partners Maury Herman and Stephen Herman who have been selected as honorees in the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2018. Stephen Herman has also been inducted into the Leadership in Law Hall of Fame. The...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz Is Now a Member of The Injury Board

Based on the firm’s heavy involvement in the legal community and local charitable organizations, HH&K has been accepted as a member of The Injury Board. The Injury Board is an organization that helps people who are seeking legal counsel to...Read More

Partner Steve Herman Listed Among The Nation’s Top Attorney Fee Experts of 2018

The National Association of Legal Fee Analysis (NALFA) has announced its 2018 listing of the nation’s top attorney fee experts, and HH&K Partner Steve Herman Stephen J. Herman was recognized for “Outstanding Skills Assessing Attorney Fees in Class Actions.” Attorney...Read More

HH&K Attorney Stephen Herman on Louisiana Appleseed Board of Directors

Managing Partner of Litigation Stephen Herman has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of Louisiana Appleseed. Louisiana Appleseed is a nonprofit organization that engages professionals to donate pro bono time to solve problems at their root cause....Read More

HHK Ranked in 2018 Best Law Firms by “Best Lawyers”

Herman Herman & Katz, LLC is regionally ranked by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in the 2018 Best Law Firms. The firm received rankings in 10 practice areas including: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law –...Read More

Eight HH&K Lawyers Are Recognized in “The Best Lawyers in America” 2018

Eight attorneys from Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. Stephen J. Herman has been honored as Lawyer of the Year 2018. This is his third time...Read More

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Announces 50th Anniversary Advisory Committee

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) recently established a 50th Anniversary Advisory Committee to assist its Board in commemorating the agency’s 50th anniversary milestone. The Honorable Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, a former civil legal aid attorney early in her career,...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz LLC Receives Top Firm Ranking By Chambers USA 2017

Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC has been selected by Chambers USA as a Band 1 law firm in Plaintiff Litigation. Law firms are ranked in Bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best. They are one of only two firms...Read More

HH&K Partners Recognized in Lawdragon 2017 Hall of Fame, Legends of the 500 and Leading Lawyers in America

Lawdragon, a legal news resource and national attorney database, has announced its 2017 Hall of Fame Inductions. HH&K partner Steven Lane is among the 45 attorneys selected to this prestigious assembly of legal titans honored for their contribution to the...Read More

Steven Lane Featured in Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelight

HH&K partner Steven Lane was recently featured in Lawdragon Magazine’s Lawyer Limelight. In the interview, Mr. Lane discussed his early days before and after he started at the firm, the difficulties he experienced as the managing partner of HH&K and a family law...Read More

Eight HH&K Lawyers Recognized in “Best Lawyers” 2017

Eight attorneys from Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. Stephen J. Herman has been honored as Lawyer of the Year 2017. He also received this honor in 2015. Leonard...Read More

DEEPWATER HORIZON CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

Deepwater Horizon Claims Administrator Patrick A. Juneau announced a significant milestone in the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement. Juneau reported six claim categories have been finalized. The largest is the $2.3 billion Seafood Compensation Program and the other...Read More

Congratulations to the Twelve HH&K Attorneys listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers for 2017

Herman, Herman & Katz attorneys Russ Herman, Maury Herman, Steven Lane, Lenny Davis, James Klick, Stephen Herman, Brian Katz, Soren Gisleson, Jed Cain, John Creevy, Dr. Joseph Kott and Patrick Busby have been selected for the Super Lawyers 2017 Top...Read More

Donations for our Neighbors in Baton Rouge and the River Parishes Affected by the Flooding

I am always so impressed by the kindness and compassion of our family here at HHK. Today is no exception. We asked for donations, and in less than 24 hours, attorneys and staff came in with armfuls of bags and...Read More

Congratulations to Russ Herman and Leonard Davis Listed in Best Lawyers Business Summer 2016

Congratulations to HH&K Partners Russ Herman and Leonard Davis who are listed in Best Lawyers Business, Summer 2016 Edition. Russ Herman is recognized for Admiralty and Maritime Law and Appellate Practice. Leonard Davis is recognized for his work in Construction Law and...Read More

Zofran – Risk of Birth Defects

Zofran (ondansetron) is a drug prescribed to treat nausea predominately for those undergoing chemotherapy or post surgery. However, many doctors have prescribed Zofran for women to treat pregnancy induced nausea. HHK is currently pursing claims against the manufacturers of Zofran...Read More

“Discrimination is not a Louisiana value.” – Gov. John Bel Edwards

On April 13, 2016, Gov. John Bel Edwards took historic action to protect the LGBT community from discrimination in state government. Gov. Edwards issued an executive order which prohibits state agencies, boards and contractors from harassment or discrimination based on race,...Read More

Talcum Powder Litigation – $72 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson has been found liable and has to pay $72 million to the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of the company’s talcum powder products. The jury, by a majority...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC Wins Prestigious 2015 Litigator Award™

Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC is the winner of the prestigious 2015 Litigator Award™, ranking it among the Top 1% of all law firms for its attorneys’ extraordinary achievements in fields of: Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Consumer Class Actions and...Read More

Ten HH&K Attorneys Named as Top Attorneys in Louisiana by Super Lawyers Magazine 2016

Herman, Herman & Katz partners Russ Herman, Maury Herman, Steven Lane, Lenny Davis, James Klick, Stephen Herman, Brian Katz, Jed Cain, John Creevy and Dr. Joseph Kott have been selected for the Super Lawyers 2016 Top Attorneys in Louisiana. Russ...Read More

Jay Dardenne in Support of John Bel Edwards

Jay Dardenne, on why he’s supporting John Bel Edwards:Read More

The Truth About David Vitter’s Stance on Syrian Refugees

David Vitter originally opined that there were thousands of Syrian refugees in Louisiana. The truth is, there are only 14 who are now receiving death threats. As usual, David Vitter sought to make political hay by firing off a letter to...Read More

Election day is November 21st – Please vote for John Bel Edwards

Dear Friend: The reaction to our letter sent last week has been overwhelmingly positive. Many of you who have traditionally voted Republican will vote for John Bel. Some of you, however, have asked us to further explain this statement in...Read More

Eight HH&K Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers” for 2016

Eight attorneys from the Law Office of Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C., have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016, including Russ M. Herman, Maury A. Herman , Steven J. Lane, Leonard A....Read More

Stephen J. Herman, Esq. Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Stephen J. Herman, Esq. of Herman, Herman & Katz in New Orleans, Louisiana was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Mid-Year Meeting held July 22-25, 2015. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership...Read More

Mitsubishi To Apologize To US POWs For Forced Labor During WWII

[New Orleans]- Attorneys of Herman, Herman & Katz began litigation in 1999 against Japanese corporation Mitsui Mining Co. Ltd. and related business entities, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mitsui & Co. (USA) Inc. and Mitsui Mining Co. USA, Inc. for subjecting...Read More

Hurricane Season Checklist from HH&K

Herman, Herman & Katz has created this Homeowner and Business Checklist to assist you in your preparation for hurricane season.Read More

HH&K Joins the ACLU in Filing Suit Against Governor Jindal Over Unconstitutional Marriage Executive Order

BATON ROUGE, La.—The ACLU Foundation of Louisiana, Forum for Equality Foundation, and 6 individual plaintiffs today filed suit challenging Governor Bobby Jindal’s “Marriage and Conscience Order,” signed on May 19, because it goes beyond his constitutional authority as governor. The...Read More

Justice For All Ball, September 18, 2015

Partner, Steven Lane, is the Chairperson for The Pro Bono Project’s Justice For All Ball. The event will be held on September 18, 2015. Honorary Chairperson, Mrs. Gayle Benson, has been kind enough to allow The Pro Bono Project to...Read More

Steve Herman on WWL Regarding the Deadline to File a BP Oil Spill Claim

Steve Herman was interviewed in WWL’s news story that aired on Thursday, June 4th: “Monday the last chance to file BP oil spill claim” by David Hammer, Eyewitness Investigator. “I would say, candidly, BP did an effective job — spent...Read More

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Litigation Announces Settlement With Transocean

The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) spearheading the litigation emanating from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill today announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Transocean for $211,750,000 to settle claims against the company arising from the spill. The...Read More

Aaron’s Inc. Loses Appeal on Computer Spyware Allegations

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Notes ‘Orwellian-Like’ Surveillance of Customers A class action lawsuit accusing Aaron’s Inc. and a franchisee of secretly collecting thousands of computer webcam photos, screen shots and keystroke logs of customers will go forward because of...Read More

HH&K Supports Hogs For The Cause

Herman, Herman & Katz is proud to announce its sponsorship and support of the Hogs For The Cause annual charity event at City Park’s Festival Grounds. Hogs For The Cause is a non-profit organization that hosts this annual music and...Read More

New Orleans Bar Association Charity Cook-Off

On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Herman, Herman & Katz competed in the 13th Annual New Orleans Bar & Grille Cook-Off. This is a charity event sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section of the New Orleans Bar Association to help raise...Read More

Russ Herman receives CityBusiness 2015 Driving Forces Award

In March 2015, Mr. Herman received the New Orleans CityBusiness 2015 Driving Forces Award, given to 30 citizens recognized for leading restoration efforts in the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. With five whole decades of indispensable contributions to...Read More

Congratulations to Brian Katz, CityBusiness Leadership in Law, Class of 2015

We proudly congratulate HH&K Partner Brian Katz who has been named to the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law, Class of 2015. The 2015 Class is comprised of 50 outstanding legal professionals from the greater New Orleans area who have achieved...Read More

Ten HH&K Attorneys Named as Top Attorneys in Louisiana by Super Lawyers Magazine 2015

Herman, Herman, & Katz partners Russ Herman, Maury Herman, Steven Lane, Lenny Davis, James Klick, Stephen Herman, Brian Katz, Jed Cain, John Creevy and Jennifer Greene have been selected for the Super Lawyers 2015 Top Attorneys in Louisiana. Russ Herman...Read More

Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Products Liability Litigation MDL Transferred to Eastern District of Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, December 16, 2014 – Lawsuits pending in district courts across the country have been transferred to the Eastern District of Louisiana for centralized litigation of claims arising from the development, manufacture, regulatory approval, labeling, marketing, and use of...Read More

Supreme Court Denies BP’s Bid to Undo Settlement

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected BP’s attempts to back out of its own settlement, dismissing the unfair and misleading attacks on the Claims Administrator, and telling BP: A Deal is a Deal. This decision by the High Court to...Read More

Juneau’s Program Gets Claims Right 99.5% of the Time

“BP pushed for an Independent Audit, and here it is: Juneau’s Program gets claims right 99.5% of the time. It ‘is a significant accomplishment’ says the Independent Audit Committee.” For more information, see “Audit: Vast majority of BP oil spill...Read More

One Dead, at Least Three Injured by Explosion at Fieldwood Energy, L.L.C.’s Echo Platform in Gulf of Mexico

NEW ORLEANS, November 21, 2014 – An explosion occurred on the Echo Platform, operated since July 2014 by Fieldwood Energy L.L.C. of Houston, killing one and injuring at least three on November 20, 2014. The platform is located at West...Read More

HHK Representing Landowners in Caddo Parish Affected by the Sunoco Oil Spill

NEW ORLEANS, October 23, 2014 – Herman, Herman & Katz has stepped in to help residents and landowners in northwest Louisiana that have been impacted by the most recent oil spill. An estimated 4,000 barrels (168,000 gallons) of crude oil –...Read More

U.S. Court Certifies Class In Drywall Action Against Chinese Companies and “Pierces The Veil” Between Them

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 6, 2014 — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has issued an order certifying a class estimated to include over 4,000 people in a series of cases that plaintiffs in Louisiana, Virginia, Florida, and Mississippi1 filed...Read More

Partner John Creevy, Alliance for Good Government, Orleans Chapter Executive Committee

Since 2011, John Creevy has served on the Executive Committee of the Orleans Chapter of the Alliance for Good Government. As a member of the Executive Committee, Mr. Creevy works to inform the public on issues that relate to candidates...Read More

HH&K Attorney, Stephen J. Herman, Takes Office as LAJ President

NEW ORLEANS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 – Herman, Herman & Katz partner Stephen J. Herman has begun his term as president of the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ). The LAJ is a voluntary bar association whose statewide membership is composed mostly of lawyers who have...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz Selected to America’s Elite Trial Lawyers 2014

Herman, Herman & Katz is honored to have been selected to the 2014 inaugural list of America’s Elite Trial Lawyers by the editors of The National Law Journal and Law.com. The editors sought to recognize those law firms that are...Read More

Court Finds BP Guilty of Gross Negligence, Willful Misconduct, and Recklessness

On September 4, 2014, the Court handed down its Phase One Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. The Court held that BP was guilty of “gross negligence”, “recklessness” and “willful misconduct”. Among other things, the Court found that...Read More

PLAINTIFFS’ STEERING COMMITTEE IN BP/DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL LITIGATION ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH HALLIBURTON

[New Orleans] – The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) spearheading the litigation emanating from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill today announced that it has reached an approximately $1.1 billion settlement with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (HESI) stemming from its role...Read More

American Association For Justice Honors HHK Partner, Jed Cain, With F. Scott Baldwin Award

Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC partner Jed Cain was awarded the 2014 F. Scott Baldwin Award by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) at its annual convention in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baldwin Award is presented each year to the “most...Read More

Lead Counsel Respond To NY Times Columnist’s Critique Of BP Settlement

Re “Sympathy for the Devil,” by Joe Nocera (column, Aug. 2): Joe Nocera unfairly characterizes the settlement BP reached after its 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. In order to treat all claimants equally and fairly, the settlement agreement — which...Read More

Landmark class action lawsuit aims to stop Chinese Government-owned Companies from fleeing adverse legal judgments

A new class action brought by Eduardo and Carmen Amorin on behalf of over 3,000 active U.S. homeowner litigants against Chinese defendants who sold drywall to American consumers has been filed in a Louisiana federal court1. Attorneys for the new...Read More

Regina Valenti is the 2014 Paralegal of the Year Sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc. & the American Association for Justice

Regina L. Valenti, senior trial paralegal at the Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Advocate Capital, Inc. / AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award. Ms. Valenti was nominated for the award by Attorney Leonard...Read More

New Orleans Judge Finds Chinese Drywall Manufacturer in Contempt of Court

Taishan and the Taishan-affiliated companies found in contempt of court criminally and civilly NEW ORLEANS, JULY 18, 2014 – In a court hearing on July 17, 2014 in connection with the collection of the Judgment involving the Plaintiffs in the...Read More

Federal Magistrate To Oversee Wisner Donation Demand That BP Clean Oil From Its South Lafourche Parish Land

According to the July 3, 2014, NOLA.com article by Mark Schleifstein: “Allegations that BP Exploration & Production Inc. has stopped cleaning up oil contamination on Edward Wisner Donation property along the Caminada headland and Elmer’s island in southern Lafourche Parish...Read More

BP’s New Motion Seems to be Primarily a PR / Intimidation Scheme

As you may have heard, BP filed a new motion today with the District Court to ask for the return of alleged “over-payments” to Oil Spill victims that BP agreed to pay under a landmark 2012 Settlement. The motion also...Read More

Class Counsel Defend BP Settlement, Claims Administrator

On May 21, 2014, HH&K Partner and Co-Lead Counsel in the BP Oil Spill Litigation, Steve Herman, appeared on “The Angela Show” on WWL Radio in New Orleans.Read More

BP Loses Again. Victims One Step Closer To Justice.

HH&K Partner Steve Herman is proud to announce that BP lost its request to ask the entire Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to review a three judge panel decision from the same CourtRead More

Herman, Herman & Katz LLC is proud to announce Jennifer Greene and John Creevy the firm’s newest partners

Herman, Herman & Katz LLC is proud to announce Jennifer Greene and John Creevy as the firm’s newest partners.Read More

Louisiana Lawyer’s Oath Renewal Ceremony

HH&K Partner Stephen J. Herman was a guest speaker on May 9, 2014, at the Louisiana Lawyer’s Oath Renewal Ceremony.Read More

BP Fighting Claims Process That It Agreed To

Steven Herman, speaks about the private settlement that BP agreed on, but changed its tune about when penalty negotiations with the government went south.Read More

Response To U.S. Chamber of Commerce Position on the 5th Circuit Brief in the BP Oil Spill Settlement Appeal

Stephen J. Herman of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, have penned an opinion in response to recent requests made by the U.S. Chamber of CommerceRead More

Judge denies BP’s request to delay seafood claims payments

"A federal judge Wednesday refused a request by BP to postpone oil spill compensation payments to seafood workers...Read More

BP Oil Spill Medical Benefits Settlement Appeal Dismissed by 5th Circuit; Program to Begin Providing Benefits Immediately

Class Counsel leading the 2010 BP Gulf Oil Spill litigation today announced that the Medical Benefits Settlement appeal has been dismissed by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.Read More

Partners Russ Herman and Stephen J. Herman selected to Lawdragon’s List of 500 Leading Lawyers in America

Lawdragon, a legal news resource and national attorney database, has released its annual list of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.Read More

Federal Court Upholds BP Settlement

Despite BP's objections and attempts to further suspend payments in the Court-supervised Settlement Program, a Federal Appeals Court, on January 10, 2014, upheld Judge Barbier's approval of BP’s 2012 multibillion-dollar settlement for businesses and residents who suffered losses from the...Read More

Ten HH&K Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers 2014 List

Herman, Herman & Katz attorneys Joseph Cain, John Creevy, Leonard Davis, Jennifer Greene, Russ Herman, Stephen Herman, Brian Katz, Morton Katz, James Klick and Steve Lane have been named Super Lawyers for 2014 by Super Lawyers magazine.Read More

Federal Judge Carl Barbier denies BP’s attempt for proof of damage claims requirement

Over the past several months, BP has used several tactics to stall paying out claims made by businesses in the areas affected by the 2010 oil spill.Read More

HH&K Managing Partner named to The Pro Bono Project’s Board of Directors

Attorney Steven J. Lane of Herman, Herman & Katz has been named to the Board of Directors of The Pro Bono Project, whose mission for nearly 30 years has been to provide freeRead More

Six HH&K Attorneys Named New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2013 List

Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC would like to congratulate seven of its attorneys for their inclusion in New Orleans Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers in New Orleans for 2013.Read More

Managing Partner Steve Lane named Chairman of NOBA’s Family Law Committee

Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Steve Lane, for being named the 2013-14 Chairman of the New Orleans Bar Association‘s (NOBA) Family Law Committee.Read More

Monumental Tobacco Litigation Creates Smoking Cessation Trust for Louisiana Smokers Looking to Quit

In late 2011, HH&K partner Russ Herman helped finalize the 14-year-old class action lawsuit, Scott v. American Tobacco Company, with a judgment that ordered certain tobacco companies to fund a statewide, 10-year smoking cessation program benefiting more than 200,000 Louisiana...Read More

HHK Partner Russ Herman argues to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that Chinese manufacturer of defective drywall must be held accountable in U.S.

Last week, Chinese Drywall manufacturer, Taishan Gypsum Co., Ltd. argued in front of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, asking the court to overturn a court ruling that U.S. courts have jurisdiction over claims against the company that its product...Read More

Vioxx Settlement reached for Consumers’ Expenses

Earlier this month, drug manufacturer Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ("Merck") agreed to pay up to $23 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving the prescription anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx.Read More

Stephen Herman Adds 2014 LAJ President-Elect To List Of Honors

HH&K congratulates Partner Stephen J. Herman for being named 2014 president-elect of the Louisiana Association for Justice.Read More

Seven HH&K Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers” for 2014

Seven attorneys from the Law Office of Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C., have been selected by their peers for inclusion The Best Lawyers in America© 2014, including Russ M. Herman, Leonard J. Davis, Maury A. Herman, Brian D. Katz, Stephen...Read More

Judge Barbier Rejects BP’s Requests to Suspend Oil Spill Payments

Over the past month, BP has been using the media and other “scare tactics” to try to delay the payment of settlement claims. On Friday, July 19, the Honorable Judge Carl Barbier (again) rejected BP’s requests, saying that there was...Read More

An Open Letter To Our BP Clients

TO THE CLIENTS OF HERMAN HERMAN & KATZ LLC Dear Friends, Over the course of the last 30 days, there have been a number of news articles discussing BP’s ongoing dispute with the Court over the interpretation of the Business...Read More

Russ Herman Teaches Courtroom Persuasion to CLE Attendees

On Friday, June 14, HH&K partner Russ Herman addressed a room full of attorneys at the Marriott Convention Center regarding the 70 principles of rhetoric and psychological persuasion, as part of the LAJ CLE conference. His presentation focused on the use...Read More

HH&K Files Extension for CDW Claims Deadline

HH&K partner Russ Herman, who serves as court-appointed liaison counsel in the Chinese Drywall Federal litigation MDL 2047, was recently interviewed by New Orleans’ WWL News about the new deadline for filing claims against the named defendants in the ongoing...Read More

Monday, June 24 is the Deadline to Participate in CDW Settlement

In February, the Honorable Judge Eldon E. Fallon issued an order approving five (5) class action settlements with manufacturers, builders, suppliers and installers of Chinese drywall and their various insurers. Judge Fallon recently issued an order announcing that those individuals...Read More

HHK has been recommended as a “Top Tier” law firm by The Legal 500

Herman, Herman & Katz L.L.C. has been named one of the “Top Tier” recommended law firms in the country by The Legal 500 for plaintiff representation in mass torts and class actions, specifically pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Legal 500...Read More

Herman, Herman & Katz Welcomes New Associate Danielle Treadaway Hufft

Herman, Herman & Katz is proud to welcome Danielle Treadaway Hufft as our newest associate. Mrs. Hufft earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Louisiana State University, where she graduated with honors in 2005. In the fall of 2005, she...Read More

Partner Russ Herman Named to Tulane Law School’s Inaugural Hall of Fame

Published March 25, 2013 17:00 On Friday, March 22, HH&K partner Russ Herman was inducted into the inaugural class of the Tulane Law School Hall of Fame, which includes six living and six posthumous inductees. Mr. Herman and his fellow...Read More

Federal Judge Issues Order Approving Five Class Action Settlements in Ongoing Chinese Drywall Litigation

Attorneys Russ Herman, court-appointed liaison counsel, and Arnold Levin, court-appointed lead counsel, in the Chinese Drywall Federal litigation, MDL 2047, are gratified today that the presiding Federal judge, the Honorable Judge Eldon E. Fallon, has issued an order approving five...Read More

Eight HHK Attorneys Named to 2013 Super Lawyers

Herman, Herman, & Katz partners Leonard Davis, Maury Herman, Russ Herman, Stephen Herman, James “Jim” Klick, Morton Katz, Brian Katz and Steven Lane have been named Super Lawyers for 2013 by Super Lawyers magazine. Attorneys Leonard Davis and Stephen Herman...Read More

Partner Brian Katz named to United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society

Brian Katz, partner at Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C., has been honored by the United Way of Southeast Louisiana with membership into their philanthropic leadership group, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of Southeast Louisiana. As a member of this select...Read More

HH&K Names Joseph “Jed” Cain Equity Partner

Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C., is proud to name Joseph “Jed” Cain as an equity partner of the firm. Mr. Cain was named a non-equity partner in the spring of 2011; he has been with the firm since his clerkship...Read More

Russ Herman named Peoples Health Champion

Partner Russ Herman has been named a 2012 Peoples Health Champion for his exceptional accomplishments after age 65. Russ was recognized at the Saints vs. Falcons home game on Sunday, November 11, 2012. The Peoples Health Champions program was created...Read More

Three HHK Partners Named to Lawdragon Top 500

Herman, Herman & Katz L.L.C., is proud to have three of our partner attorneys included in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Russ Herman, Stephen Herman and Steven Lane were chosen from a list of 3,000 national finalists, placing them...Read More

Six HH&K Attorneys Named New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2012

OCTOBER 22, 2012 – Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC congratulates six of its attorneys for being chosen by New Orleans Magazine as the Top Lawyers in the city for 2012 in a variety of practice areas. Attorneys are named to...Read More

Six HH&K Attorneys Named to “Best Lawyers” 2013 List

Herman, Herman, & Katz partners Russ Herman, Steven Lane, James “Jim” Klick, Leonard Davis and Brian Katz have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, which is considered one of...Read More

UPDATE:Landmark Decision in Chinese Drywall

In a landmark ruling, the Honorable Eldon E. Fallon, US District Judge for Eastern District of Louisiana, who oversees the Chinese Drywall MDL litigation in New Orleans, La., held that Chinese manufacturer, Taishan Gypsum Co. Ltd, was subject to jurisdiction...Read More

Five HHK Partners Named Benchmark Plaintiff Litigation “Local Litigation Stars”

Herman, Herman & Katz partners Russ Herman, Steven Lane, James “Jim” Klick, Leonard Davis and Stephen Herman have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2013 edition Benchmark Plaintiff Litigation. The national section of the guide identifies the...Read More

Stephen Herman featured in Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelight

HH&K partner Stephen J. Herman was recently the subject of a “LAWDRAGON” interview, in which he discussed his experience in the BP Oil Spill litigation and the Scott v. American Tobacco case, which he describes as “the greatest accomplishment that...Read More

Brian Katz named a Fellow by the Louisiana Bar Foundation

On May 31, Brian Katz was named a Louisiana Bar Foundation’s Fellow, Class of 2012 . The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity that supports programs that provide free legal services in all 64 parishes of the...Read More

Seven HH&K Attorneys Named to 2012 Super Lawyers

Herman, Herman, & Katz partners Leonard Davis, Maury Herman, Russ Herman, Stephen Herman, James “Jim” Klick, Morton Katz and Steven Lane have been named Super Lawyers for 2012 by Super Lawyers magazine. Attorneys Leonard Davis and Stephen Herman were recognized...Read More

Five HH&K Attorney’s Named to “Best Lawyer’s” 2012 List

Herman, Herman & Katz partners Russ Herman, Steven Lane, James “Jim” Klick, Leonard Davis and Brian Katz have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, which is considered one of...Read More

Smoking Cessation Programs Can Finally Begin After Denial of Petition by U.S. Supreme Court

A court ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier today lets stand a 2009 Louisiana appellate court decision ordering several tobacco companies to pay more than $240,000,000 to fund a smoking cessation program authorized in the ongoing Scott v. American...Read More

HHK Has Been Selected as a TOP TIER FIRM By The Legal 500

Attorney Jennifer Greene Appointed to Susan G. Komen’s New Orleans Board of Directors

Jennifer Greene, who has been involved with the New Orleans chapter of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure New Orleans affiliate for the past seven years, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Susan G. Komen for the...Read More

Congratulations To New Partner, Jed Cain

Herman, Herman & Katz L.L.P. is proud to announce Jed Cain as the firm’s newest partner. Mr. Cain has been with the firm since his clerkship while he was earning his J.D. at Tulane University Law School, and he became...Read More

Stephen Herman named a Louisiana Bar Foundation Fellow

On April 1, Stephen Herman was inducted into the Louisiana Bar Foundation’s Fellows, Class of 2010 . The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity that supports programs that provide free legal services in all 64 parishes of...Read More

Congratulations to Russ Herman For Being Featured in Chambers USA

Russ Herman has been chosen for Chambers USA 2011- Leaders in their Field. He has been recommended in Litigation, General Commercial (Louisiana), Products Liability and Plaintiffs (Nationwide). Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of...Read More

Brian Katz is new JCC President

HH&K Partner Brian Katz will be installed as the President of the Greater New Orleans Jewish Community Center (JCC) on February 20. He will serve a two-year term as president. Katz is a life-long member of the JCC and has...Read More

Leonard Davis Appointed To Plaintiff’s Steering Committee in DePuy Hip Litigation MDL

HH&K Partner Leonard Davis was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) by the federal judge overseeing all federal cases in the DePuy Hip Litigation MDL. HH&K has been actively representing patients who were implanted with defective DePuy Hip replacement...Read More

Congratulations to Jim Klick for being named to the City Business Leadership in Law Class of 2011

Attorney Jim Klick has been named to CityBusiness’ Leadership in Law Class of 2011. He has been selected as one of 50 honorees based on your professional and community contributions, which is no easy task as this year’s field was...Read More

Several HHKC Partners Named Super Lawyers

Herman, Herman & Katz congratulates partners Steve Lane, Stephen Herman, Leonard Davis, Jim Klick, Morton Katz, Maury Herman and Russ Herman for being named Super Lawyers for 2011 by “Super Lawyers” magazine. The magazine names attorneys in each state who...Read More

Public Officials Speak Out Against Feinberg as BP Claims Process Changes

Public officials across the nation are speaking out against Kenneth Feinberg and his protocol for paying claims under his Gulf Coast Claims Facility (“GCCF”). The GCCF is the official way for individuals and businesses to file claims for costs and...Read More

Congratulations to Leonard Davis for being recognized in the 2011 Edition of BenchMark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation has recognized Mr. Davis for his high quality of litigation work over the past year. Benchmark is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the US. The guide’s results are the culmination of...Read More

Judge Announces Breakthrough in Chinese Drywall

NEW ORLEANS, OCTOBER 14, 2010 – The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Chinese Drywall multi-district litigation and Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT) today announced a breakthrough settlement to remediate homes impacted by KPT’s drywall. The agreement establishes a demonstration remediation program,...Read More

Steve Herman and Steve Lane Addressed Actions the City May Take to Recoup Funds Lost as a Result of Oil Spill

Partners Stephen Herman and Steve Lane, who serve as the City Council’s Legal Counsel, appeared before the Council to make a presentation on actions that the City may take to recoup monies from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The City...Read More

Several New Orleans Hotels File Class Action Against BP

As news of the oil spill and the resulting environmental damage spreads, the hospitality industry across southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast is beginning to feel the effect in the form of cancelled room reservations. Similar to the claims filed...Read More

Class Action Filed Against BP on Behalf of Several Gulf Coast Seafood Restaurants

It has been nearly two months since the explosion and subsequent sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oilrig caused massive amounts of crude oil to begin leaking into the Gulf of Mexico, and in that time, industry across the Gulf Coast...Read More

Russ Herman and Steve Lane named among Lawdragon’s Top 500 List

Attorneys Russ Herman and Steven Lane of local firm Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar were recently named to the 2010 Lawdragon 500 list. This year’s list represents less than 1% of the legal profession throughout the U.S. The publication states...Read More

Federal Judge Announces First Ruling in Chinese Drywall

NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 27, 2010 – Judge Eldon E. Fallon announced his verdict today in the first contested Chinese Drywall case, referred to as Hernandez v. Knauf Gips KG, et al, which was contested in New Orleans on March 15,...Read More

Partner Brian Katz Selected By Jewish Federation of North America

Brian Katz, a partner at Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, L.L.P., has been selected Co-Chair Designate of National Young Leadership for 2010-2011. Brian Katz will serve as Co-Chair Designate along with Shelly Kupfer of Washington, DC. The honor of Chair...Read More

Congratulations to Leonard Davis for being named to the City Business Leadership in Law Class of 2010

Leonard Davis has been named to CityBusiness’ Leadership in Law Class of 2010. City Business will recognize 50 exceptional attorneys from the greater New Orleans area for their achieved success in their law practice, contributions to the community and their...Read More

Russ Herman has been named the Best Lawyers’ 2010 New Orleans Personal Injury Litigator of the Year

Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Russ M. Herman as the “New Orleans Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year” for 2010. After more than a quarter of a century...Read More

Steve Herman Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Steve Herman of Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC has been certified as a member. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of...Read More

Congratulations to Russ Herman for being honored with the LAJ Stalwart Award

At a luncheon on September 10, 2009 during the LAJ Fall Conference in New Orleans, former LAJ president, Russ Herman, was honored with the LAJ Stalwart Award. The Stalwart Award recognizes an LAJ member who has distinguished himself or herself...Read More

Russ Herman was honored with the John R. “Jack” Martzell Professionalism Award

On August 21, 2009, senior partner Russ Herman was honored with the John R. "Jack" Martzell Professionalism Award from the Federal Bar Association. This award recognizes the attorney who best exemplifies outstanding professionalism in the practice of law.Read More

Congratulations to HH&K Partners listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers for 2010

Congratulations to HH&K Partners listed in Louisiana Superlawyers 2010. Top 10 Russ Herman is listed in the Top 10 Lawyers in the State and received the second highest number of votes. Steven Lane is listedRead More

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