Yearly Archives: 2025

Chaffe McCall Mourns the Passing of Long-Time Partner Robert Rooth

Friday, December 19th, 2025

The attorneys and staff of Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. are deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague, mentor, and friend, Robert S. Rooth.  A respected figure in New Orleans’ legal community, Bob devoted more than 45 years to the practice of law, all of them at…More»


Chaffe McCall Welcomes Lisa Fitzpatrick to Its Insurance Practice

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LA (December 2025) – Chaffe McCall, L.L.P., a full-service law firm with a long-standing national reputation, is pleased to welcome Lisa Fitzpatrick as a new partner in the firm’s Insurance Practice Group, based in its New Orleans office….More»


Doug Holmes Named to the 2026 Biz New Orleans 500

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

New Orleans, LA — Chaffe McCall is proud to announce that once again, Managing Partner Doug Holmes has been named to the 2026 Biz New Orleans 500, an annual list recognizing the most influential and impactful leaders across Southeast Louisiana….More»


Chaffe McCall Upholds Thanksgiving Tradition with Ongoing Support for Second Harvest Food Bank

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

In an ongoing effort to assist our community and combat local hunger, Chaffe McCall is proud to announce its continued support of Second Harvest Food Bank. Since 2018, the firm has made annual donations, helping provide meals to those in…More»


Jesse Frank serves as moderator at the 2025 NARTC Fall Meeting

Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Chaffe was thrilled to see Jesse Frank serve as a moderator at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD TRIAL COUNSEL Fall Meeting.  Jesse led an engaging panel on “Building Trust and Strategic Partnerships” with in-house representatives from Amtrak, Norfolk Southern, and…More»


Chaffe McCall Attorneys Honored in New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List for 2025

Friday, November 7th, 2025

Chaffe McCall is pleased to announce that once again, several distinguished attorneys have been recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List for 2025, featured in the publication’s November issue. This annual recognition celebrates legal excellence across 58 practice specialties,…More»


Fifth Circuit Upholds Danos Victory in Offshore Injury Dispute with Genesis Energy

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Genesis Energy, L.P. v. Danos, L.L.C. Background On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a unanimous opinion in Genesis Energy, L.P. v. Danos, L.L.C., affirming summary judgment in favor of Chaffe McCall client,…More»


Best Lawyers® Honors Chaffe McCall Attorneys in 2026 Rankings, Including “Lawyer of the Year” Recipients

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. is proud to announce that two of its attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 legal publication. In addition, 40 Chaffe McCall attorneys are recognized in the Best Lawyers…More»


Brent Talbot Named to 2025 Elite Lawyers by Inside New Orleans Magazine

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Chaffe McCall is proud to announce that attorney Brent Talbot has been selected for the 2025 Elite Lawyers Readers’ Favorite List, published by Inside New Orleans Magazine. The annual list highlights attorneys across the region who have earned the respect…More»


Chaffe McCall’s Jesse Frank Honored by New Orleans City Business Leadership in Law

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Chaffe McCall is proud to announce that New Orleans Partner Jesse Frank has been selected for the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2025. Each year, CityBusiness honors just fifty legal professionals whose exemplary achievements in the courtroom…More»