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Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr., David M. Melancon, Edward W. Trapolin, and Dow Michael Edwards have been selected to be Members of the prestigious Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM).  CLM promotes and furthers the highest standards of claims and litigation management and brings together the thought leaders in both industries. CLM’s Members and Fellows include risk and litigation managers, insurance and claims professionals, corporate counsel, outside counsel and third party vendors.  Quentin, David, Ed, and Dow were all nominated by clients for inclusion in the Alliance. 

Dow Michael Edwards was elected Chairman of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board by the members of the board who are appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. 

Camala E. Capodice and Stephen G.A. Myers have become members of the firm. 

James B. Irwin, Gus A. Fritchie, Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr., and Kim E. Moore listed in 2012 Louisiana Super Lawyers published by Thomson Reuters.  Gus is recognized for his work in the field of Professional Liability: Defense.  Jim, Quentin, and Kim are recognized for their work in the field of Personal Injury Defense: Products.  Jim is also listed as one of the Top 50 lawyers in Louisiana. 

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC listed as Go-To Law Firm in Corporate Counsel's In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies.  Irwin Fritchie was named by Mylan and Pfizer as a Go-To Law Firm. 

Irwin Fritchie attorneys listed in New Orleans Magazine, November 2011 issue.  The listing represents the top lawyers in the New Orleans area. Insurance Law: Gus A. Fritchie, David W. O'Quinn, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Legal Malpractice - Defendants: Gus A. Fritchie; Litigation - Environmental: Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Litigation - Labor & Employment: Richard E. McCormack; Mass Tort Litigation: James B. Irwin, Kim E. Moore, Brian P. Quirk, Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Personal Injury Litigation: Dow Michael Edwards; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants: Timothy F. Daniels, James B. Irwin; Product Liability Litigation: Timothy F. Daniels; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants: James B. Irwin, Kim E. Moore, David W. O'Quinn, Brian P. Quirk, Quentin, F. Urquhart, Jr.; Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants: Gus A. Fritchie; Railroad Law: Dow Michael Edwards. 

Brian P. Quirk honored by The Louisiana Children's Museum with the Great Friend to Kids Award for his contributions to the museum at the October 21, 2011 reception. 

James B. Irwin and Gus A. Fritchie named Best Lawyers for 2012 by Best Lawyers.  Best Lawyers is designating "Lawyers of the Year" in high profile practice areas in large legal communities.  Only one lawyer in each community is being honored as the Lawyer of the Year.  Jim is honored as "New Orleans Best Lawyer Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions - Defendants Lawyer of the Year" for 2012 and Gus is honored as "New Orleans Best Lawyer Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year" for 2012.

Gus A. Fritchie, James B. Irwin, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr, recognized in 2011 Super Lawyers: Business Edition.  They were selected using a rigorous, multiphase process in which peer nominations and evaluations were combined with independant research.  Gus is recognized for his work in Professional Liability: Defense Litigation.  Jim and Quentin are recognized for their work in Personal Injury Defense: Products Litigation. 

Irwin Fritchie attorneys listed in 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. For 29 years, the top lawyers in the U.S. have helped make The Best Lawyers In America the leading legal referral guide by candidly evaluating the work of other top lawyers in the same practice areas and geographic areas.  Insurance Law: Gus A. Fritchie, David W. O'Quinn, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants: Gus A. Fritchie; Litigation - Environmental: Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Litigation - Labor & Employment: Richard E. McCormack; Mass Tort Litigation: Timothy F. Daniels and Monique M. Garsaud; Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions - Defendants: James B. Irwin, Kim E. Moore, Brian P. Quirk, Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Personal Injury Litigation: Dow Michael Edwards; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants: Timothy F. Daniels and James B. Irwin; Product Liability Litigation: Timothy F. Daniels and Monique M. Garsaud; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants: James B. Irwin, Kim E. Moore, David W. O'Quinn, Brian P. Quirk, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr.; Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants: Gus A. Fritchie; Railroad Law: Dow Michael Edwards. 

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC receives first-tier rankings in 2011-2012 U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Rankings.  Irwin Fritchie is recognized in Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, and Railroad Law. 

Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. was elected to be the 2011 President-Elect of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). 

Kelly G. Juneau was selected to the 2011 Class of Emerging Philanthropist of New Orleans. She was chosen based on her philanthropic and volunteer initiatives in the New Orleans area.

James B. Irwin, Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr., and Kim E. Moore were selected for inclusion in The International Who's Who of Life Sciences Lawyers 2011.  Jim, Quentin, and Kim were selected based upon comprehensive, independent surveys which worked with general counsel and life sciences lawyers in private practice worldwide.  A specialist may be listed only after meeting independent international research criteria.  They are among 453 experts in 43 jurisdictions that truly represent leaders in the field. 

David W. O'Quinn and Brian P. Quirk were named to the CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class for 2011.  David and Brian are recognized as two of the 50 exceptional attorneys from the greater New Orleans area.  They were selected based on their legal, professional, and community contributions.

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC is a proud sponsor of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts.  The National Consortium is committed to encouraging the highest courts of each state to create commissions to examine the treatment accorded minorities in their courts; sharing the collective knowledge of task forces and commissions with courts, law enforcement, and the community; and providing technical assistance and expertise to commissions, task forces, and other interested organizations and individuals on the subject of racial and ethnic fairness.  The conference will take place from Wednesday, April 27 - Friday, April 29, 2011 in New Orleans. 

James B. Irwin, Gus A. Fritchie, III, Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr., and Kim E. Moore were selected for inclusion in 2011 Louisiana Super Lawyers®.  Jim and Quentin are recognized for their practice in Personal Injury Defense: Products.  Gus is recognized for his practice in Personal Liability: Defense, and Kim is recognized for her practice in Personal Injury Defense: General.  Jim is also listed as one of the Top 50 Louisiana Super Lawyers. 

Brian P. Quirk was inducted as the President of the New Orleans Bar Association during the November 18, 2010 Annual Dinner. 

Kelly E. Brilleaux has joined the firm as an associate.

Irwin Fritchie is listed in the first annual U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranking.  Irwin Fritchie is listed in Tier 1 in the categories of: Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation-Defendants.  Law firms were selected based on feedback from clients, leading lawyers, law firm managers, partners and associates, and marketing and recruiting officers.       http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/firmprofile.aspx?firm_id=33936

Timothy F. Daniels, Dow Michael Edwards, Gus A. Fritchie, III, James B. Irwin, Kim E. Moore, David W. O'Quinn, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr were named to the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  Tim is recognized for his work in the fields of Mass Tort Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation.  Dow is recognized for his work in Product Liability Litigation.  Gus is recognized for his work in Legal Malpractice Law.  Jim is recognized for his work in the fields of Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.  Kim is recognized for her work in the fields of Mass Tort Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.  David is recognized for his work in Insurance Law.  Quentin is recognized for his work in the fields of Mass Tort Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. 

Irwin Fritchie was a proud sponsor of the National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s Benefit Awards Dinner held in New York City on June 9, 2010.  We are pleased to support NCLEJ’s mission of advancing the cause of economic justice for low-income individuals, families, and communities.  We congratulate our colleague and friend, Amy Schulman, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Pfizer, who received the Economic Justice Award at the event. 

Irwin Fritchie was a gold sponsor for the Louisiana Bar Association's Third Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession.  Jeremy Bolton also served as a panelist for the March 5, 2010 panel discussion, "Enhancing Professionalism and Our Practices Through Acknowledgment of Our Differences."

James B. Irwin, Kim E. Moore, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. were named in the International Who's Who of Life Sciences Lawyers 2010. 

Kim E. Moore was named to the CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class for 2010.  Kim is recognized as one of the 50 exceptional attorneys from the greater New Orleans area.  She was selected based on legal, professional, and community contributions.

Irwin Fritchie launches premises liability blog.  www.louisianapremisesliabilitylaw.com

James B. Irwin, Gus A. Fritchie, III, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. were selected for inclusion in 2010 Louisiana Super Lawyers®.  Jim and Quentin are recognized for their practice in Products Liability, and Gus is recognized for his practice in Insurance Coverage.  Jim is also listed in the top 50 Super Lawyers which is denoted by the lawyers who received the highest points in the nomination, research, and blue ribbon review process. 

Timothy F. Daniels, Gus A. Fritchie, III, James B. Irwin, Richard E. McCormack, Kim E. Moore, David W. O'Quinn, Brian P. Quirk,  John W. Sinnott, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. were listed in the New Orleans Magazine November Issue as the 2009 Top Lawyers in the New Orleans area.  They were chosen based on data collected by Martindale-Hubbell. 

Irwin Fritchie was named one of the fifty Best Places to Work in 2009 by New Orleans CityBusiness.

John D. Garrett and Elizabeth R. Richard have joined the firm as associates. 

Timothy F. Daniels, Gus. A Fritchie III, James B.  Irwin, Kim E. Moore, David W. O'Quinn, and Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. were named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers®.  They were nominated by their peers and selected based on votes from other lawyers in the same and related specialties.  Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in the practice."

Irwin Fritchie was featured by Bloomberg in an April 6, 2009 article on the downturn in the national economy and how clients are looking to firms like Irwin Fritchie for value and cost savings.  www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&sid=aPaoB9uRSvQk 

Gus A. Fritchie and Timothy F. Daniels were named to the CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class for 2009.  They are recognized  as two of the 50 exceptional attorneys from the greater New Orleans area.  Gus and Tim were selected to be honored based on their success in their law practice, their contributions to the community, and their impact on the local legal industry.   

Dow Michael Edwards, Jeanette F. Mills, and Edward W. Trapolin became members of the firm.  Darleene D. Peters, Edie C. Ross, and Paul R. Wegmann have been promoted to Counsel. 

Edward W. Trapolin recognized by The Pro Bono Project.  Ed was recognized by The Pro Bono Project for his pro bono work in 2008, which included more than 100 hours of service. 

James B. Irwin and Kim E. Moore recognized by Guide to the World's Leading Products Liability Lawyers.  Jim and Kim were nominated by their professional peers and clients as leading practitioners in their field. 

Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. has been elected to the Board of Directors for the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).  The IADC is comprised of approximately 2,500 of the world's leading civil defense attorneys.  Quentin's three year term on the board commenced at the IADC's Annual Meeting held in July of 2008 at the Breenbrier Resort in White Sulfer Springs, West Virginia.

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC  named a Go-To Law Firm for the nation's Leading Technology Companies.   Irwin Fritchie was chosen based on litigation work for Apple Inc. 

Timothy F. Daniels has joined the firm as a member, Dow Michael Edwards has joined the firm as counsel, and K. Orian Williams and Jeremy M. Bolton have joined the firm as associates. 

James B. Irwin recognized by Lawdragon.  Jim is recognized in the third annual Lawdragon guide to the nation's top lawyers: The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.  The winners were selected from 30,000 nominees based on "their sustained excellence and role in defining American Law."

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC was named a Go-To Law Firm in the 2007 In-House Law Departments at the Leading Financial Services Companies guide. 

Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr. honored at 2007 City Business Leadership in Law annual luncheon.
On March 31, 2007, Quentin was recognized as one of fifty exceptional attorneys from the Greater New Orleans area. He was recognized based on his success in the practice of law, contributions to the community, and his impact on the local legal industry.

Douglas J. Moore has become a member of the Firm, and Kelly G. Juneau and Kerri T. Kane have joined the Firm as associates.

Irwin Fritchie team wins “Best Overall” award at the 2006 New Orleans Bar Association Bar & Grille.
At the June 10th New Orleans Bar Association Bar & Grille, the husband and wife team of Ben Gersh and Cami Capodice, along with team member Missy Thornton, picked up the award for Best Overall for their duck confit on grit cakes with hoison sauce. The event benefited the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation (NOLAC), a local non-profit organization that helps people of low financial means with civil issues.

James B. Irwin honored at 2006 City Business Leadership in Law annual luncheon.
On April 28, 2006, Jim was recognized as one of fifty exceptional attorneys from the Greater New Orleans area. He was recognized based on his success in the practice of law, contributions to the community, and his impact on the local legal industry.

Quentin F. Urquhart,  David M. Melancon, and Douglas J. Moore successfully defended negligence and breach of contract claims filed against national pest control company.
The plaintiff sought more than $16 million in damages to cleanup alleged soil and groundwater contamination. Defense counsel established that the residual levels of chemicals found at the site posed no threat to human health and the environment, eliminating any need for further remediation. After a six-day trial and less than an hour of deliberation, the jury returned a zero verdict.