​James B. Irwin and Gus A. Fritchie were 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.