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Attorney

BRIAN J. MERSMAN

A Dedicated Litigator for Maritime, Environmental & Injury Claims.

Brian J. Mersman joined Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso in 2018 and has since focused his practice on fighting for clients in complex maritime, environmental, and personal injury litigation.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brian moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University Law School, one of the nation’s premier institutions for maritime law. He graduated in 2018 with a specialized Certificate in Maritime Law, giving him a distinct and foundational understanding of the unique statutes and doctrines that govern injuries on the water.

Since his admission to the Louisiana Bar, Brian has applied his focused legal training and dedicated work ethic to representing individuals harmed by the negligence of others. He is a skilled advocate who is committed to securing justice for his clients.

BRIAN’s awards & accolades

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    • Education

    • Tulane University Law School
    • Juris Doctor, 2018
    • Certificate in Maritime Law
    • University of Maryland-Baltimore County
    • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
    • Bachelor of Arts, French

    Presentations & Speaking Engagements

    Brian shares his knowledge on complex maritime issues with his peers, contributing to the legal discourse on high-stakes litigation.

    • “Seacor Power: The Complexities of a Mass Maritime Disaster”
    • Co-Presenter, La. Assoc. for Justice, High Stakes on the High Seas Maritime Law Conference, 2022

    Leadership & Professional Organizations

    Brian is an active leader in the legal community, committed to advancing the cause of justice for individuals.

    • Leadership:
    • President – Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers (“ANOTL”)
    • Co-Chairman, New Lawyers Division – Louisiana Association for Justice
    • Professional Organizations:
    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Louisiana Association for Justice
    • American Association for Justice
    • Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers

    Bar Admissions & Pro Hac

    • Bar Admissions:
    • State of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
    • U.S. Federal Claims Court
    • Pro Hac Vice Appearances: Brian has represented clients in federal courts outside of Louisiana, including in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Middle District of Florida, the District of Wyoming, the Southern District of Texas, and the Southern District of Mississippi.

    Contact Brian Mersman

    If you have been injured in a maritime, environmental, or personal injury accident, contact Brian Mersman for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal options.

    free case review form (800) 521-1750

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