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 state and federal courts across the Gulf South. Since 2016, Elizabeth has managed a 100% asbestos docket, representing manufacturers, employers, and premise owners. 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.
Elizabeth's practice began in the New Orleans area, a region with a massive volume of asbestos cases. Asbestos has touched nearly every resident’s life here, and Elizabeth routinely handles both household exposure and environmental claims. She has developed a sophisticated understanding of New Orleans juries, and she is highly skilled at jury selection in a jurisdiction where the jury pool is heavily affected by the issues presented in toxic tort litigation.
Elizabeth takes a historical perspective on clients’ cases, considering the scientific understanding of the era in which an exposure occurred and litigating cases where she believes allegations are genuinely unfair. Elizabeth 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.