Michael W. McMahon

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Michael W. McMahon: Attorney with Daigle Fisse & Kessenich
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. McMahon is a Partner of the firm's Admiralty and Energy Group. He specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation brought by seamen, longshoremen and passengers aboard commercial and recreational vessels. He has special expertise in marine insurance litigation and represents clients against OSHA citations and BSEE investigations.


Mr. McMahon received his Bachelor in Accountancy and his Master in Accountancy from the University of Mississippi and his J.D. from the Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. He served as law clerk in the United States Eastern District Court for the State of Louisiana. He is admitted to the Louisiana (1995) and Texas Bars (2004) and all State and Federal District and Appellate Courts throughout Louisiana and Texas. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. He was a licensed Certified Public Accountant for ten years and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and past member of the Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. McMahon is Past President of the Mariner's Club of the Port of New Orleans.

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Maritime Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Civil Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Wrongful Death
  • Marine Insurance
  • Transportation
  • Aviation Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Mississippi, B.A., 1989; University of Mississippi, M.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Loyola School of Law, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Louisiana; 1996, U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana; 2004, Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
Louisiana State Bar Association; State Bar of Texas.
ISLN:
911257630

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (22 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/16/10 in Civil Litigation

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  • 2.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/10 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

    Intimination is his main asset since he can not fall back on his legal skills. Scarmouche best describes demeanor. He has inherited the worst traits from his senior partner. Bill bill bill and the clients best interest be dammed.

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985-338-4710  Phone

985-871-0899  Fax

www.daiglefisse.com

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