In the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, David R. Sobel won the first Louisiana case addressing the res nova issue of whether a medical malpractice claim against a qualified health care provider must still go before a medical review panel in accordance with the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act when a public health emergency has been declared pursuant to the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers ...Read More
Emily Fruge, who joined the Baton Rouge office, and Reagan Moody, who joined our Alexandria office, were sworn in on Monday, October 17th, 2022 to the Louisiana Bar. Emily obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from Louisiana State University in 2019, magna cum laude. Emily went on to obtain a Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana ...Read More
The following Faircloth Melton Sobel & Bash, LLC attorneys have been award Super Lawyer status for 2022: Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr. - Business Litigation, Government Relations, Environmental Litigation Barbara Bell Melton - Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Business/Corporate, Construction Litigation: Business, Environmental Litigation, General Litigation David R. Sobel - Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense, Civil Litigation: Defense, Professional Liability: Defense, Elder Law, ...Read More
LB joined the firm in 2017 and her practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, casualty/personal injury defense, and employment law, including both individual and class action claims and coverage disputes. She has extensive litigation experience specializing in accident investigation within hours of an accident to preserve evidence and facilitate litigation support. She also has litigated cases before both Louisiana state and federal courts. ...Read More
Jordan S. Varnado has joined FMSB's Baton Rouge office. Jordan obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA in 2016, and a Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law (D.C.L.) from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA in 2020. While at LSU Law, Jordan received recognition as a Top Oralist in ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Drew Hoffmann is now a partner....Read More
Lyle J. Manion has been admitted to the Louisiana Bar and is practicing in the Baton Rouge office....Read More
We are pleased to announce that Lyle J. Manion has joined the firm in its Baton Rouge office. Lyle obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Communication with Minors in History and Philosophy at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA in 2017; a Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law (D.C.L.) from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA in 2020. ...Read More
Shoe Show, Inc., a client of Faircloth Melton Sobel and Bash, LLC, is celebrating 60 years of providing footwear across America. Shoe Show, Inc., has more than 1,143 stores in 47 states in its divisions: Shoe Show; Shoe Dept.; Shoe Show Mega; Shoe Dept., Encore; Burlington Shoes; Burlington Shoes Encore; and Shoebilee. Read more FMSB looks forward to continuing the tradition for the ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that our newest associates, Christopher Chesne and Richard "Erick" Norem, have passed the Louisiana State Bar Exam. They will be admitted to the Bar on October 14, 2019. ...Read More
Brook has accepted an opportunity to join CenturyLink as an Associate General Counsel within its Public Policy and Governmental Affairs division. In that role, she will serve as CenturyLink's lead attorney in matters before various administrative agencies in Louisiana and surrounding states. Additionally, she will advise the company and work with federal, state and local policymakers on issues that affect interests of CenturyLink's ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Richard "Erick" Norem has joined the firm in its Alexandria office. Erick obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Centenary College in Shreveport, LA, in 2016; and a Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA , in 2019. While at LSU, Erick served on the Board of Advocates and was a two-time ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Christopher Chesne has joined the firm in its Alexandria office. Chris obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University. While in law school at LSU, he served as a Member of the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources and was a Paul M. Hebert Scholar. Chris took the ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Mary Katherine Price has joined the firm in its Alexandria office. She obtained a Bachelor of Science with Special Attainments in Commerce from Washington and Lee University in 2015, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2018. Mary Katherine was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in May, 2019....Read More
The following Faircloth Melton Sobel & Bash, LLC attorneys have been awarded Super Lawyer status for 2018-2019: Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr. (Business Litigation, Government Relations, Environmental Litigation); Barbara Bell Melton (Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Energy & Natural Resources, Environmental Litigation); David R. Sobel (Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury - General), Lottie L. Bash (Personal Injury - General) ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Brook Villa is now a partner....Read More
Our firm's name is now Faircloth Melton Sobel & Bash, LLC....Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that our newest associate, Madaline King, has passed the Louisiana Bar Exam. She will be admitted to the Bar on October 15, 2018....Read More
As of September 18, 2018, our Baton Rouge office is moving to a larger location at 9026 Jefferson Highway, Building 2, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Our phone number will remain the same....Read More
We are currently looking for a receptionist/file clerk/runner to provide support for our staff. Applicants should send a resume to abraddy@fairclothlaw.com. ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Madaline King has joined the firm in its Baton Rouge office. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Leadership Development from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA; and a Juris Doctor from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. Madaline took the Bar exam in July of 2018 and is awaiting her results ...Read More
On June 1st, the firm broke ground on a new addition to the Alexandria office. This expansion allows us to add additional attorneys and staff in line with the firm's vision for growth. In anticipation of this new addition, Faircloth, Melton & Sobel, LLC, seeks quality, lateral hires for its Alexandria office. Applicants should send a resume to lbash@fairclothlaw.com....Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that our newest associate, Nate Friedman, passed the Louisiana Bar Exam. He will be admitted to the Bar on October 19, 2017....Read More
Our Baton Rouge office has moved to a new location, Gras Town Plaza, 412 North 4th Street, Suite 230, Baton Rouge, LA 70802....Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Nate Friedman has joined the firm in its Alexandria office. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA; a Master of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Fine Arts and Creative Writing from McNeese University in Lake Charles, LA; and a Juris Doctor from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. Nate took the Louisiana Bar Exam in July of 2017 and is awaiting his results for admission. ...Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Lottie L. Bash has joined as a partner. Lottie has been actively engaged in litigation since 2000, and litigates personal injury defense, products liability and casualty claims, including both individual and class action claims and coverage issues. She also serves as a mediator with Elizabeth Middleton & Associates Mediation Services....Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that Laura Beth "L.B." Matthews has joined as an associate. LB has been actively engaged in litigation since 2014 and litigates personal injury defense, products liability and casualty claims, including both individual and class action claims and coverage issues....Read More
Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr.: Business Litigation, Government Releations, Environmental Litigation. (Selected to Super Lawyers 2012-2017). David R. Sobel: Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury - General. (Selected to Super Lawyers 2009-2017). Christie C. Wood: Business/Corporate, Real Estate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Energy & Natural Resources. (Rising Stars, 2016 - 2017). Super Lawyers, the Thomson ...Read More
The firm successfully defended a nursing home in a wrongful death claim. The jury voted 11-1 that there was no deviation from the appropriate standard of care....Read More
David's baseball comedy was professionally produced for a two week run in Dallas, Texas. Click this link for the Alexandria Daily Town Talk news story: http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/life/2016/07/15/attorney-finds-his-passion-for-writing/87154320/. ...Read More
Barbara Bell Melton was elected to serve on the 2016-2017 Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel....Read More
The firm is pleased to announce that David R. Sobel has joined as a named partner, bringing with him two full time Legal Nurse Consultants. He has been actively engaged in litigation since 1986, with emphasis in the defense of medical, nursing, and legal professional liability/malpractice claims for institutional and private providers....Read More
http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/politics/state/2016/01/08/faircloth-appreciates-opportunity-jindals-attorney/78380938/...Read More
Faircloth, Melton & Kesier is pleased to announce that Drew Hoffmann has joined the firm as an associate in its Baton Rouge office. Drew's practice focuses on governmental law and general tort litigation....Read More
Faircloth, Melton & Keiser is pleased to announce that Brook Landry Thibodeaux has joined the firm as an associate in its Baton Rouge office....Read More
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