Leake Andersson Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
Leake Andersson is proud to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Eleven Leake Andersson attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®. Four attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Together, these honors reflect the depth of experience across the firm, from attorneys who have earned recognition for decades to emerging leaders building distinguished practices of their own.
11 Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America®
The following Leake Andersson attorneys have been selected for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:
- Dean M. Arruebarrena
- Louis P. Bonnaffons
- Robert L. Bonnaffons
- Ryan M. Casteix
- Craig M. Cousins
- George D. Fagan
- Edward T. Hayes
- Donald E. McKay, Jr.
- Jerry L. Saporito
- Alex P. Tilling
- Patrick M. Wartelle
These attorneys are recognized for their work across a broad range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, construction law, employment law, insurance law, international trade and finance, personal injury litigation, professional malpractice, transportation law, and workers’ compensation.
Several of the firm’s attorneys have appeared in The Best Lawyers in America® for more than a decade, reflecting a sustained record of professional excellence. Notably, George D. Fagan has been recognized by Best Lawyers 27 times since 2001.
Four Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
Leake Andersson is also proud to celebrate four attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
This year marks the first Ones to Watch® recognition for Gus E. Laggner, Claire DiMaria, and Jamie Futral Hickey, adding three new Leake Andersson attorneys to the ranks of those recognized by Best Lawyers. Courtney Troxclair receives the recognition for the second year in a row.
A Tradition of Excellence Across the Firm
From longtime honorees to attorneys receiving recognition for the first time, the 2027 Best Lawyers results highlight the breadth of talent across Leake Andersson’s New Orleans and Lafayette offices.
These recognitions reflect the experience, dedication, and commitment to client service our attorneys bring to their work every day. We are proud to see attorneys across generations and practice areas recognized by their peers for their contributions to the legal profession.
About Best Lawyers
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive Purely Peer Review® evaluation. More than 123,000 industry leading lawyers are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received more than 20 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world.
Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Congratulations to each of our 2027 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch honorees on this well-deserved achievement.
