Clients come to know Elizabeth as an innovative thinker who cares not only about their cases, but about their businesses and livelihoods.
Elizabeth defends clients in asbestos litigation in Louisiana’s state and federal courts. Since 2016, Elizabeth has managed a 100% asbestos docket, representing manufacturers, employers, and premise owners in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. She handles all aspects of the litigation life cycle—often defending multiple parties—up to and through trial, and she has extensive experience with depositions, motion practice, and trial.
Defending clients in multiple jury trials each year, Elizabeth has developed a sophisticated understanding of New Orleans juries. She’s highly skilled at jury selection in a jurisdiction where the jury pool is heavily affected by the issues presented in toxic tort litigation.
A resident of New Orleans, Elizabeth practices in a region with a massive volume of asbestos cases, where asbestos has touched nearly every resident’s life, and she routinely handles both household exposure and environmental claims. Elizabeth takes a historical perspective on clients’ cases, considering the scientific understanding of the era in which an exposure occurred. She litigates cases where she believes allegations are genuinely unfair—protecting not only clients, but also the funds intended for individuals who are truly entitled to compensation.
Elizabeth knows New Orleans asbestos litigation inside and out, offering clients deep insight into the judiciary and jury pools. She also has a gift for working with people, including opposing counsel, and she’s known for her ability to step back and consider the larger picture of a case. Elizabeth aims to find a resolution where it’s possible—and she has the experience to recommend the best course of action for trial when a resolution can’t be reached.