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We provide legal services to corporations and individuals, small businesses and families. We offer every client the same accessible, reliable, and dedicated approach to solving their legal issues… and we do not rest until we do.

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Chehardy Sherman Williams was founded upon the principles of upholding justice and demonstrating excellence.

Lawrence E. Chehardy | Chehardy Sherman Williams

LAWRENCE E. CHEHARDY

FOUNDING PARTNER AND
CO-MANAGING PARTNER

New Orleans area trial Founding Partner David Sherman from Chehardy Sherman Williams

DAVID R. SHERMAN

FOUNDING PARTNER AND
CO-MANAGING PARTNER

James M. Williams | Chehardy Sherman Williams

JAMES M. WILLIAMS

CO-MANAGING PARTNER

Chehardy Sherman Williams | The Trial Team

Led by attorney James M. Williams, The Trial Team has achieved an unprecedented record of success in jury trials. Williams is a highly sought-after “rescue counsel” who is hired as trial counsel to be implanted into existing high stakes and problematic litigation.

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Chehardy Sherman Williams - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana case photo.

Landmark $421M Verdict Exposes Insurance Fraud Against Breast Cancer Patients

A recent investigation by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist T. Christian Miller in ProPublica reveals how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women battling cancer but then refused to pay the full doctors’ bills.

The jury found Blue Cross liable for fraud, awarding the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery $421 million.

A Deal Is A Deal:
One Hundred Million Dollar Verdict Was a Long Time Coming.

A New Orleans jury has rendered a verdict in favor of Huntsman Corporation worth more than $125,000,000 in a long-running court battle against Praxair/Linde. After a three-week trial, the 12-person jury took less than three hours to render its unanimous verdict.

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Chehardy Sherman Williams - Health Law Talk podcast
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The Health Law Talk podcast, presented by Chehardy Sherman Williams, one of the largest full service law firms in the Greater New Orleans area, is a regular podcast focusing on the expansive area of healthcare law.

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Chehardy Sherman Williams Recile and Hayes Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027
Chehardy Sherman Williams Best Law Firms 2026
U.S. News Best Law Firms
Chehardy Sherman Williams Recile and Hayes Best Lawyers Ones to Watch 2025
Criminal defense lawyers in New Orleans, Chehardy Sherman Williams' Million Dollar Advocates Forum badge
Criminal defense lawyers in Metairie, Chehardy Sherman Williams' 2024 CityBusiness Leadership in Law badge
Criminal defense lawyers in New Orleans, Chehardy Sherman Williams' Jefferson Chamber 2021 membership badge
Super Lawyers badge
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated badge for ethical standards and legal ability
Estate planning lawyers in Metairie, Chehardy Sherman Williams' New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers badge
Estate planning lawyers in Metairie, Chehardy Sherman Williams' The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers badge
Criminal defense lawyers in New Orleans, Chehardy Sherman Williams' Lawyers of Distinction 2023 membership badge
Criminal defense lawyers in New Orleans, Chehardy Sherman Williams' International Society of Barristers badge
Estate planning lawyers in Metairie, Chehardy Sherman Williams' Marquis Who'sWho badge
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Criminal defense lawyers in Metairie, Chehardy Sherman Williams' American Board of Criminal Lawyers badge
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Peggy Haynes
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I have experienced such wonderful and pleasant years working with my favorite team Attorneys Mr George Rouselli and Mr Jeremy Gettes! They will forever remain as the most professional team I’ve ever worked with! Hands down, they’re “The Best!”
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Patricia Rheams
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I will tell anyone,that y’all are the BEST.And thanks again.Be Blessed 🙏🏿
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Gerlyn Smith
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I Really had a Pleasure of Mr George Resile And Jeremy Getty They Represented me in my Injury Case. I it was my First Injury and they made sure I was Comfortable. They were with me the hold time and any time of the Process. I really would Recommend the Entire Firm:
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CJ Gassam
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The successful work Ed Murray provided has been life changing. He was the definition of professionalism, expertise, and caring.
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Kaity Addison
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I highly recommend working with Mr. Phillip LaBorde and his team. He was professional and dedicated to my case from the very start. I feel very well represented and extremely satisfied with their services.
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Nancy Brighton
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Mr Jeremy Gettes represented my daughter in a slip and fall accident. My daughter passed away last June and somehow Mr Gettes found me, her mother in Naples Florida and went ahead and continued the case and won a substantial settlement for my daughter and passed it on to me. No words can express my gratitude for the extraordinary care and expertise Mr Gettes provided for my precious daughter, even after she has passed brings so much honor respect and justice to her short life of 57 years. Thanks to Jeremy Gettes my daughter’s life and legacy lives on. His integrity and tireless commitment to my daughter, being the voice of justice when she was unable to speak up for her own justice even after death is the ultimate in service. Nancy Brighton LCSW ACHT
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E. MENDOZA
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I highly recommend Jeremy G. He is incredibly attentive, bringing a wealth of experience to each case. Jeremy made the entire process as smooth as possible, handling every detail with professionalism and care. His expertise and dedication truly sets him apart.
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Denise Spears
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting George Recile and Jeremy Gettey to represent me in an injury case. Their guidance, insight and support was excellent. Not knowing the legal system at all, I felt very comfortable and reassured every step of the way, that "everything will work out". They are a team that worked very hard for a successful settlement. They were also gentle, thoughtful, trustworthy and compassionate throughout the entire process. They "held my hand" as my nervousness grew more and more due to my own personal experience. I "definitely" recommend not only George and Jeremy, but the entire firm: Chehardy•Sherman•Williams•Recile• Hayes. The complete firm was very professional. Not only did George and Jeremy make sure I was comfortable, they (and the firm) were also concerned of my needs. And they (and the firm) were attentive to me from the first day we met until the case was settled. Without "any" doubt, I will contact them should I ever need their services.
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Woody Wells
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Tina Turner sang their praises "Simply the best, better than all the rest"
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Jade Singleton
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Highly recommend Ed Murray, very skilled in the profession. He got me a return I was not expecting for what I thought was just a little “fender bender”. God forbid, but I will be calling him if I am ever involved in another accident.