Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Southeast Louisiana
The Moody Law Firm has provided effective and efficient legal services to clients across Southeast Louisiana for over 40 years. Our practice focuses on representing public agencies, businesses, and individuals in complex litigation matters, including commercial disputes, personal injury cases, and federal lawsuit defense. With deep expertise in ADA claims, overtime pay violations, and employment discrimination cases, our attorneys combine decades of courtroom experience with a commitment to minimizing legal stress for our clients.We maintain a strong presence in state and federal courts, advocating for clients in jury trials and appellate proceedings. Our team includes seasoned litigators recognized for their AV ratings and inclusion in top legal publications, reflecting our dedication to excellence in civil litigation.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Defense
ADA Claims Defense
Overtime Pay Violations
Employment Discrimination
Federal Lawsuit Defense
Mediation Services
Government Representation
Insurance Defense
Appellate Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Louisiana civil litigation.
- Our attorneys have tried cases in all three Louisiana federal districts.
- We maintain an AV Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
- Our team includes recognized top lawyers in New Orleans and Louisiana.
- We provide strategic defense in complex federal overtime pay litigation.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating
Services
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in complex commercial disputes including contract conflicts, business torts, and multi-party litigation. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts across Louisiana. With experience in industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing, we provide strategic defense and advocacy for corporations and insurance companies.
ADA Claims Defense
Our firm defends businesses against federal ADA violation lawsuits with proven strategies developed over decades of practice. We represent retail centers, stadiums, and government entities in access compliance cases. Our proactive approach helps clients resolve claims efficiently while minimizing litigation costs in both new construction and existing facility disputes.
Overtime Pay Violations
We defend businesses against federal overtime pay law claims with specialized expertise in FLSA regulations. Our attorneys handle cases for corporations, government bodies, and small businesses with federal court experience dating back 40 years. We provide cost-effective defense strategies and compliance guidance to prevent future litigation.
Personal Injury Defense
Our team handles defense of personal injury claims including motor vehicle accidents and catastrophic injuries. We work with medical experts and life care planners to build strong defense cases. With extensive jury trial experience, we represent insurance companies and businesses in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana.
Government Representation
We provide legal counsel to public agencies including school boards, parishes, and state entities. Our services cover employment disputes, land use decisions, and constitutional claims. With decades of experience in municipal law, we help government bodies navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining public accountability.
People
Christopher Moody
Senior Partner
Practicing law since 1978 with focus on public agency representation and commercial litigation. Recognized AV-rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell and featured in New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers. Specializes in federal court litigation and appellate advocacy.
Albert Giraud
Attorney
Specializes in personal injury defense and catastrophic injury cases with federal court experience across multiple districts. Handles complex multi-party litigation and has argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Focus areas include insurance defense and workers compensation.
Brad Cascio
Attorney
Focuses on family law, personal injury, and insurance defense with community involvement in Hammond. Graduate of LSU Law Center with dual degrees in Juris Doctor and Comparative Law. Serves on Brain Injury Association of Louisiana board.
Questions
What areas of law does Moody Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, personal injury defense, ADA compliance, overtime pay violations, and government representation. Our attorneys handle cases in state and federal courts across Louisiana.
How long has Moody Law Firm been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services for over 40 years, with Senior Partner Christopher Moody practicing since 1978. We combine decades of experience with modern litigation strategies.
Do you handle federal court cases?
Yes, our attorneys are admitted in all three Louisiana federal districts and have argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. We specialize in federal litigation defense.
What makes your ADA defense practice unique?
We have developed proven defense strategies through decades of handling ADA cases, representing major venues like the Louisiana Superdome. Our approach focuses on efficient resolution of claims.
Can you help with government agency legal matters?
Yes, we represent public agencies including school boards, parishes, and state entities in employment disputes, land use decisions, and constitutional claims with specialized expertise.
