Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP

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Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes is a leading Louisiana law firm respected for its expertise and record of success.

CANDID ADVISORS

The attorneys of Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes know that communication is the key to success in working with clients, and they take great care to keep theirs informed about every aspect of their cases. In addition to personal attention, the firm is also known for its direct and candid conversations with clients. Honest, frank discussions—coupled with expert counsel—set the firm apart.

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES

The attorneys are aggressive advocates for their clients, whether the issue at hand involves business law, tax law, estate planning, health care law, criminal matters in both federal and state court, a personal injury claim, construction litigation, medical malpractice, bankruptcy proceedings, real estate transactions, family or employment law. Clients appreciate having access to such a breadth of services under one roof, provided by subject-matter specialists. The firm is proud that four of its attorneys, Michael H. Ellis, Steven E. Hayes, Julian R. Murray Jr. and David R. Sherman, have been named to this year’s Super Lawyers® list.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

As a sign of their commitment to Louisiana, many of the firm’s attorneys are heavily involved in the community. Just some of the local positions held by members of the firm have included: two presidents of the New Orleans chapter of the Federal Bar Association, an adjunct professor of law at Tulane Law School, a member of the House of Delegates of the Louisiana Bar Association and longtime assessor of Jefferson Parish. They are also directors and active members of civic organizations, charitable groups, educational institutions and industry councils, among many others. Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes works hard for its clients and for the New Orleans area.

PROBLEM SOLVERS

While clients expect and receive top-notch representation at Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, the firm recognizes that each case is different. Each client is different. And the firm’s attorneys work hard to meet each client’s differing needs and requirements, which include fee arrangements. Although traditional hourly rate billing is certainly available to clients who prefer it, the firm is often willing to structure more innovative payment plans that reduce upfront costs and reward superior legal results.