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Ray Waid Concludes Year as Chair of American Bar Association Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee

August 14, 2017less than a minute

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General Counsel for Bisso Marine Returns to Liskow & Lewis

August 2, 2017less than a minute

After a decade of distinguished service as General Counsel of Bisso Marine, LLC, David Reisman has returned to Liskow, the place where he began his legal career twenty-five years ago.

David’s resume also includes having served as General Counsel of T&T Bisso, LLC, an international ship salvage and emergency response contractor with offices in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. He will join the Maritime, Oilfield & Insurance practice group at Liskow & Lewis.

David was a hands-on General Counsel, personally handling corporate legal matters, regulatory issues, contracts, risk management, insurance and compliance, and managing litigation. In addition, he supervised the safety, human resources and quality departments, and was a member of the Bisso Marine Executive Steering Committee. “Outside counsel often have trouble seeing matters from the client’s perspective. Having spent ten years as General Counsel, I know what is important to my clients and am able to offer practical and cost-effective solutions to help them achieve their goals.”

David’s experience in admiralty matters includes contracts, contractor and subcontractor vetting and management, Coast Guard regulatory and enforcement issues, implementation and management of Capital Construction Funds, insurance coverage, accident investigation, maritime and aviation finance and liens, compliance programs, and formation and management of joint ventures. His litigation practice covers a wide range of matters, including maritime and offshore personal injury and property damage, products liability, aviation, drilling and completion accidents, reservoir damage, pipeline accidents, indemnity and insurance, and commercial disputes.

David has tried cases in state and federal courts in Louisiana and Texas. He received his Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University in 1992. 

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Liskow & Lewis Adds Trial Lawyer from the Department of Justice

July 31, 2017less than a minute

Liskow is pleased to announce Sean Toomey has joined the firm as a shareholder in our New Orleans office.

Sean joins Liskow after having served over a decade in the Department of Justice as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Louisiana, where he focused on trying cases, arguing motions, and appearing before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in high-profile cases. Sean is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes civil and criminal proceedings, as well as internal and government investigations. “Trials are about persuasion, whether trying a case to the judge or a jury. What makes persuasion more effective? In my case, after over ten years of trial work as an Assistant United States Attorney I’m able translate complex material into simpler and more understandable arguments. And when that skill is combined with my knack for connecting with people, it leads to superior results.”

Sean also handles commercial litigation, building on his earlier years of civil practice at two international law firms in New York, NY, focused on securities, regulatory, and general commercial disputes involving a broad spectrum of legal practice, including fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, reinsurance, health care, as well as federal securities law.

He received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School. Sean is admitted to practice in Louisiana, South Carolina, and New York.

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April Rolen-Ogden to Speak at the 63rd Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute

July 20, 2017less than a minute

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Ray Waid to Address Hot Topics in the Houston Maritime Industry

July 11, 2017less than a minute

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Kelly Scalise Elected to National Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association

July 5, 2017less than a minute

Kelly Scalise, a shareholder in the  New Orleans office of Liskow, has been elected to the National Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association.

Kelly will be sworn in at the Federal Bar Association’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Convention on September 16 during the organization’s National Council Meeting.

She has held numerous positions with the Federal Bar Association since 2001, including Admiralty Law Section, Chair and Co-Founder (2015-2017); New Orleans Chapter President (2016-2017); Younger Lawyers Division, Chair; Law Student Division Task Force Co-Chair;  Section and Division Council; Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition Co-Director; and The Federal Lawyer Editorial Board.

Kelly’s practice focuses on claims on behalf of international and domestic clients in the energy sector.  She represents business entities, both defending and asserting claims involving: admiralty, insurance and indemnity issues, tort defense, products liability, personal injuries, offshore drilling, and legacy contamination. She has represented clients in admiralty and land-based tort actions and other complex litigation.

The Federal Bar Association, founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors. 

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David Weiner Selected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers

June 6, 2017less than a minute

Liskow & Lewis is pleased to announce David Weiner has become a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the premier organization of U.S. real estate lawyers.

Admission into the college is by invitation only after a rigorous screening process. The American College of Real Estate Lawyers’ distinguished, nationally-known lawyers have been elected to fellowship for their outstanding legal ability, experience, and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law.

David’s real estate practice includes the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of real property, including office buildings, shopping centers, single-tenant commercial properties, and residential subdivisions. David helps businesses with all aspects of complex commercial leasing concerns, sales and purchases, and secured real estate financing.

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Twenty Liskow Lawyers, Seven Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA

May 26, 2017less than a minute

Liskow is pleased to announce practice area and lawyer rankings in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Chambers and Partners, an independent research-based company, identifies a select group of lawyers based on client and peer recommendations, and publishes lawyer and firm rankings in its guides, including Chambers USA. In order to be ranked, a lawyer must portray technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

The firm received esteemed first-band (first-tier) rankings for the state of Louisiana in the areas of Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, and Litigation: General Commercial.

The firm also received recognition in: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A; and Real Estate.

In addition, 20 Liskow & Lewis lawyers were ranked in the state of Louisiana in the 2017 edition of Chambers:

Banking & Finance

  • Wm. Blake Bennett

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

  • Joseph P. Hebert
  • Philip K. Jones, Jr.
  • Dena L. Olivier

Corporate/M&A

  • Robert S. Angelico
  • James C. Exnicios
  • Leon J. Reymond III

Energy & Natural Resources

  • Jonathan A. Hunter
  • Richard W. Revels, Jr.
  • Lawrence P. Simon, Jr.

Environment

  • Louis E. Buatt
  • Robert E. Holden
  • Greg L. Johnson
  • Robert B. McNeal

Labor & Employment

  • Thomas J. McGoey II
  • Randye C. Snyder

Litigation

  • Donald R. Abaunza
  • James A. Brown
  • R. Keith Jarrett

Real Estate

  • Marguerite L. Adams

Founded in 1935 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Liskow & Lewis has grown to 130 lawyers in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas. Since its inception, the firm’s practice has included a focus on the energy and oil and gas industries. The firm and its lawyers are recognized for contributions to the development of Louisiana’s mineral law, as well as for providing clients with exceptional counsel. 

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New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute Announces 2017 Graduates

May 26, 2017less than a minute

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Tyler Trew Awarded Pro Bono Century Award

May 25, 2017less than a minute

­Liskow is pleased to announce Tyler Trew was awarded the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Century Award. The award was presented to Tyler at the Pro Bono Publico & Children’s Law Awards Ceremony, which was held at the Louisiana Supreme Court on May 23.

The Louisiana State Bar Association’s Century Award is presented to those extraordinary attorneys who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to the ideals of their profession by providing over 100 hours of volunteer pro bono services during the past calendar year through an established pro bono organization.

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