Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Complex Litigation
We are a dynamic litigation boutique with decades of experience focused on solving clients' most difficult legal problems. Our practice spans appellate courts, products liability, commercial litigation, public entity liability, construction litigation, professional liability, securities litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. Our attorneys are recognized as top litigators by Louisiana Super Lawyers, Chambers, and Best Lawyers, with a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes in complex cases.We combine strategic analysis, meticulous research, and persuasive advocacy to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's needs. Our team has served as national coordinating counsel in multi-district litigation and complex commercial cases, representing clients ranging from insurers to construction companies. We prioritize understanding our clients' business goals to provide practical, solution-driven legal advice that minimizes risk and maximizes results.
Services
Appellate Representation
Products Liability
Commercial Litigation
Construction Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Labor & Employment
Professional Liability
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in complex litigation and appellate advocacy.
- Our attorneys are recognized as top litigators by Louisiana Super Lawyers and Chambers.
- We combine strategic analysis with practical business insights for cost-effective solutions.
- Our team has served as national coordinating counsel in multi-district litigation.
- We prioritize understanding client goals to minimize risk and maximize results.
What people say
Strategic litigation approach
Successful track record
Recognized attorneys
Cost-effective solutions
Practical business insights
Services
Appellate Representation
Our appellate practice combines strategic analysis, meticulous research, and persuasive advocacy to identify critical issues and secure favorable outcomes. We handle complex appeals in state and federal courts, focusing on cases with high stakes and significant legal implications. Our attorneys have a proven track record of success in appellate courts across Louisiana and beyond.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve business disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution, handling breach of contract, trade secrets, and unfair trade practices. Our practical approach minimizes disruption to clients' operations while achieving cost-effective solutions. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation matters.
Construction Litigation
With over two decades of experience, we represent construction industry professionals in disputes involving contracts, defects, and insurance. Our team handles lien issues, performance failures, and structural claims, providing tailored solutions for contractors, developers, and insurers involved in complex construction projects.
Insurance Coverage
We represent insurers in declaratory judgment actions, bad faith litigation, and complex coverage disputes. Our attorneys handle long-tail environmental cases, excess judgment claims, and institutional bad faith matters, working closely with clients to align legal strategies with business objectives.
Labor & Employment
Our employment law practice focuses on wage/hour disputes, discrimination claims, and policy development. We provide practical advice to employers on compliance matters, handbook reviews, and dispute resolution strategies to mitigate legal risks and maintain workplace compliance.
People
H. Minor Pipes, III
Partner
Recognized trial attorney with extensive experience in complex litigation and national coordinating counsel appointments. Leads multi-million dollar cases and serves on legal committees shaping insurance and tort law.
Stephen Miles
Partner
Lead trial counsel in complex coverage litigation with decades of experience in appellate advocacy. Successfully represented insurers in landmark cases and served as national coordinating counsel.
Catherine Giarrusso
Partner
Skilled litigator handling appellate and insurance coverage matters. Recognized for expertise in bad faith litigation and complex commercial disputes with a focus on strategic client solutions.
Patrick Lorio
Partner
Experienced trial attorney representing clients in construction litigation, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage matters. Provides practical solutions for complex legal challenges.
Katherine Swartout
Associate
Emerging legal professional supporting complex litigation and appellate cases. Focuses on thorough research and strategic analysis to advance client interests in high-stakes disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does PMB Trial and Appellate Team specialize in?
We specialize in appellate litigation, products liability, commercial disputes, construction litigation, insurance coverage, and professional liability cases.
How does the firm handle complex litigation cases?
Our attorneys combine strategic analysis, meticulous research, and persuasive advocacy to resolve complex cases efficiently while aligning with client business goals.
What experience does the team have in appellate courts?
Our attorneys have decades of collective experience handling appeals in Louisiana and federal courts, with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
Can the firm represent out-of-state clients?
Yes, we represent clients in Louisiana and neighboring states, with experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation and national coordinating counsel appointments.
How does the firm approach insurance coverage disputes?
We provide comprehensive representation in coverage litigation, bad faith claims, and long-tail environmental cases, prioritizing client business objectives throughout the process.
