Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in New Orleans, LA
Leake Andersson has provided comprehensive legal representation in business and litigation matters for over 37 years. With offices in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana, we serve clients locally, nationally, and internationally through our membership in ALFA International, a global network of 140+ independent law firms. Our attorneys specialize in casualty, commercial litigation, construction, insurance, intellectual property, products liability, and professional liability. We combine trial-tested advocacy with strategic business counsel to address complex legal challenges. Our team holds licenses in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, New York, and the District of Columbia. We maintain a client-focused approach, aligning legal strategies with business objectives while leveraging global resources through our ALFA International partnership.Our practice spans administrative, arbitration, litigation, and regulatory proceedings, alongside general counsel services for corporate clients. Recognized for excellence, eight attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America, and multiple team members hold Super Lawyers honors. We deliver tailored solutions for international trade, customs, and professional liability in financial, insurance, and medical sectors. Our strategic difference lies in combining deep regional roots with worldwide reach to serve diverse individual, corporate, and insurance clients.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Insurance Defense
Intellectual Property
Products Liability
Professional Liability
Workers Compensation
International Trade Law
Corporate Transactions
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 37 years of experience in complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Our team includes eight Best Lawyers in America and multiple Super Lawyers honorees.
- We provide access to ALFA International's global network of 140+ law firms.
- Our attorneys are licensed in six states including Louisiana, Texas, and New York.
- We combine trial advocacy with strategic business counsel for holistic solutions.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice handles complex business disputes in state and federal courts. Attorneys with decades of trial experience represent clients in contract disputes, corporate governance matters, and commercial transactions. We combine aggressive advocacy with strategic counsel to protect business interests while minimizing operational disruption.
Construction Law
We resolve construction-related legal challenges for contractors, owners, and insurers. Services include contract negotiation, delay claims, defect litigation, and payment disputes. Our team understands technical aspects of construction projects and works to prevent conflicts through proactive contract drafting while maintaining trial-ready advocacy capabilities.
Products Liability
Our products liability group defends manufacturers and distributors in complex litigation. We handle automotive, industrial equipment, and consumer product cases with a focus on scientific evidence and expert testimony. The team has secured dismissals in multi-jurisdictional class actions and developed risk management strategies for product recalls and safety compliance.
Professional Liability
We represent financial institutions, insurance professionals, and healthcare providers in professional liability claims. Our practice includes defending against allegations of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and regulatory violations. Attorneys work closely with experts in accounting, medicine, and insurance practices to build robust defense strategies.
International Trade Law
This practice handles cross-border transactions, customs compliance, and trade regulations. We assist businesses with import/export documentation, tariff classifications, and international contract disputes. The team has secured favorable rulings from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and represents clients in trade-related litigation before federal courts and international tribunals.
People
George D. Fagan
Principal Partner
With over 25 years of experience, George Fagan specializes in commercial litigation and insurance defense. He has successfully represented clients in complex business disputes and multi-state class actions. Admitted to practice in Louisiana and Texas.
Andrew C. Abrams
Special Counsel
Andrew Abrams focuses on products liability and professional liability cases. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and handles appeals in state and federal courts. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America for insurance law.
Karen E. Futch
Partner
Karen Futch specializes in construction law and commercial litigation. She represents contractors and design professionals in dispute resolution and contract negotiations. Serves on the Louisiana State Bar Association's Construction Law Committee.
Edward T. Hayes
Principal Partner
Edward Hayes leads the firm's intellectual property practice. He handles trademark disputes, patent litigation, and technology-related commercial conflicts. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and multiple federal circuits.
Donald E. McKay Jr.
Principal Partner
Donald McKay focuses on workers' compensation and employment law. He represents employers in claims defense and compliance matters. Serves as regional counsel for multiple Fortune 500 companies in the Gulf South region.
Questions
What practice areas does Leake Andersson specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, construction law, insurance defense, products liability, professional liability, intellectual property, and international trade law.
How does ALFA International membership benefit clients?
Our membership provides access to 140+ independent law firms worldwide, enabling seamless representation in multi-jurisdictional matters while maintaining local expertise.
In which states are your attorneys licensed?
Our attorneys hold licenses in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, New York, and the District of Columbia with federal court admissions nationwide.
What experience do your attorneys have in trial litigation?
Our team includes eight Best Lawyers in America honorees and multiple Super Lawyers recipients with collective trial experience spanning 37 years and thousands of cases.
Does Leake Andersson handle international legal matters?
Yes, we handle international trade disputes, cross-border transactions, and global litigation through our ALFA International network spanning 140+ countries.
