Joe Giarrusso was acknowledged by New Orleans CityBusiness as “One to Watch” in Law. He was recognized for his litigation practice, leadership involvement with a number of New Orleans area nonprofit organizations, as well as professional recognitions.
Joe is a member of the firm’s litigation practice and focuses his work on energy-related, casualty and commercial issues. He has extensive experience in the areas of maritime and oilfield torts, landowner/mineral lease disputes and royalty-related litigation. He also handles environmental and land damage cases, including environmental claims relating to oilfield operations. In business matters, his litigation practice involves business torts, unfair trade practices, transactional disputes and securities litigation, contract claims, and personal injury matters.
Joe was awarded The Best Lawyers in America 2014-2016, was named a Rising Star in the 2012-2016 editions of Louisiana Super LawyersChambers USA, 2013-2014. He received his juris doctorate from Louisiana State University.