Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Maritime and Admiralty Law Attorneys in New Orleans
Leger & Shaw is a full-service regional law firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving clients across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast since 1979. Our practice focuses on maritime and admiralty law, class actions and complex litigation, commercial litigation, and serious personal injury claims. With offices in New Orleans, Covington, Chalmette, and Houma, our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to protecting clients' rights through all stages of legal proceedings. We prioritize client education, ensuring individuals understand their options before pursuing resolutions. Our firm combines decades of trial experience with a commitment to community service, having handled high-profile cases involving major corporations, insurance companies, and multi-jurisdictional disputes.Our attorneys, including nationally recognized litigator Walter J. Leger, Jr., have lectured extensively on maritime law, class action litigation, and trial practice. We maintain strong ties to the legal profession through memberships in organizations like the Louisiana Association for Justice and the Federal Bar Association. Our track record includes significant recoveries for clients affected by offshore accidents, product defects, toxic exposure, and catastrophic injuries. We offer free confidential consultations and operate on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases.
Services
Maritime Law
Class Action Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Claims
Offshore Accident Cases
Product Liability
Toxic Exposure
Wrongful Death
Business Disputes
Insurance Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in maritime and Gulf Coast legal matters
- Our attorneys handle complex multi-jurisdictional litigation cases
- We offer free confidential consultations for personal injury claims
- Our firm includes nationally recognized trial attorneys
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
Services
Maritime Law
Our maritime law practice handles offshore injury claims, Jones Act cases, and cargo loss disputes throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. We represent seamen, ship crews, and maritime workers in accidents involving collisions, shipwrecks, and navigational errors. With decades of experience, our attorneys provide expert legal guidance for complex maritime claims.
Class Action Litigation
We represent plaintiffs in national class action lawsuits involving defective products, toxic torts, and consumer fraud. Our firm has extensive experience serving as local counsel for Louisiana plaintiffs in major multi-state litigation. Our attorneys have lectured on class action law and represented clients opting out of national settlements.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice handles breach of contract disputes, insurance coverage issues, and business partnership conflicts. We represent clients in complex multi-party litigation and simple contract disputes across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Our attorneys understand the nuances of business law and corporate governance.
Personal Injury Claims
We advocate for clients with catastrophic injuries from accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products. Our firm handles traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death cases. We work closely with medical professionals to ensure full compensation for our clients' physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Offshore Accident Cases
Our offshore injury practice represents workers injured in oil rig accidents, ship collisions, and harbor operations. We handle cases under the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, and Oil Pollution Act. Our attorneys have decades of experience securing compensation for offshore workers and their families.
People
Walter J. Leger, Jr.
Attorney
Former Chairman of the New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce and Louisiana Recovery Authority appointee, Walter Leger has handled significant maritime and class action cases. Recognized as a Louisiana Super Lawyer and Legal Legend, he lectures on maritime law and trial practice.
Frank Shaw
Attorney
Experienced litigator focusing on commercial disputes and personal injury cases. Active in the New Orleans legal community with decades of trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation matters.
Walt Leger III
Attorney
Skilled trial attorney handling maritime law cases, commercial litigation, and catastrophic injury claims. Provides strategic legal representation to clients throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.
Brigid Collins
Attorney
Dedicated legal professional focusing on personal injury litigation and maritime law cases. Committed to advocating for clients' rights in complex legal matters with a client-centered approach.
Matthew Landry
Attorney
Experienced litigator handling commercial disputes, insurance claims, and personal injury cases. Provides comprehensive legal representation to businesses and individuals across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Questions
What areas of law does Leger & Shaw specialize in?
We focus on maritime/admiralty law, class actions, commercial litigation, and serious personal injury cases including offshore accidents and catastrophic injuries.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free confidential consultations for all personal injury and maritime law cases. No upfront fees are required.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region from our offices in New Orleans, Covington, Chalmette, and Houma.
How are attorney fees structured?
Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Commercial litigation and other matters use standard legal billing practices.
What experience does the firm have with maritime cases?
Our attorneys have decades of experience handling offshore injury claims, Jones Act cases, and maritime property loss disputes across the Gulf Coast region.
