Desiree Adams

Partner
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 
504-525-9888
Toll Free: 
866-514-9888
Fax:
504-525-9899
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Desiree is a life-long New Orleanian. For over 30 years, she has devoted her practice to the defense of environmental and toxic tort claims. She specializes in asbestos, benzene and talc cases through all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts. Her clients include contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and direct-action insurers. Throughout her career, Desiree has also defended product manufacturers, premise owners and construction contractors. Desiree is committed to building strong relationships with her clients, while delivering clear and effective legal advice. Her understanding of the legal landscape and skilled approach to complex litigation has made Desiree a trusted advisor and advocate for the clients she represents. She does not hesitate to advance innovative and novel legal arguments forcefully and persuasively. She is a deeply passionate advocate.

Areas of Practice
  • Insurance Coverage and Defense
  • Environmental and Toxic Tort
  • Products and Premise Liability
  • Construction Litigation
Credentials
Certified Legal Specialties
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, 1995
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
  • United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Education

Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans Louisiana

  • Juris Doctor (1995)

Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Bachelor of Arts (1992)
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