AboutThe Voorhies Law Firm

Every client who walks through our door is dealing with one of the hardest moments of their life, and we don’t take that lightly.

At The Voorhies Law Firm, our approach starts with assembling the right team for each case: trial experience, medical experts, and a clear read on not just what a client has already lost, but what they’ll need years down the road.

Meet Our Attorneys

Richard P. Voorhies III

Richard leads the firm’s litigation strategy across personal injury, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases, bringing fourteen years of experience going up against insurance companies and the corporations that back them throughout Louisiana.

David Saltaformaggio

David’s maritime defense background, including a secondment providing U.S. litigation advice to a Lloyd’s of London syndicate, before joining the plaintiff’s side.

William Barousse

William has spent his entire career handling personal injury and insurance claims. He is a member of the LSU Law School Hall of Fame, Law Review, former LSU Law Board of Trustees member. He has invested 15 years on the insurance defense side before switching to representing plaintiffs exclusively.

Mike Lonegrass

Mike’s practice includes personal injury, environmental litigation, and construction litigation, which makes him a natural fit for the firm’s toxic tort and industrial exposure matters.

Brad Schwab

Brad draws on his background as a former defense attorney to build creative litigation strategies on behalf of injured clients. He is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Texas state courts, all federal courts in Louisiana, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

“Exceptional service from start to finish. The team was highly professional, incredibly responsive, and entirely dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome. Truly outstanding service and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again!”

– Renee W.

Our Case Results

How We Can Help

New Orleans Personal Injury & Hurricane Damage Attorneys

Personal Injury

Medical Malpractice

Car Accidents

Truck Accidents

Hurricane Damage

Maritime & Offshore

Catastrophic Injury

Wrongful Death

Premise Liability

Toxic Tort

What to Expect When You Reach Out

Tell Us What Happened

Your first call is free and comes with no commitment. We’ll listen to your situation and give you an honest read on exactly where things stand.

We Take It From There

We coordinate your medical care, bring in the right experts, and build a complete picture of what you’ve lost, not just today, but for the rest of your life.

We Go All the Way

Whether that’s a settlement or a courtroom, we come prepared with a number we can defend and a case that we’ve built to win, regardless of who is on the other side.