Frilot L.L.C.

  • Established in 1995
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The Railroad Litigation Practice Group of Frilot L.L.C represents a number of railroad clients in all aspects of defense before all state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies. The Railroad Litigation Practice Group specializes in all areas of railroad litigation and representation, including cases involving:

  • Railroad crossing accidents
  • Environmental contamination spills
  • LDEQ Compliance Orders
  • Mass Tort/Class Actions
  • Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) claims
  • Derailments
  • Freight, loss and delay claims
  • Commercial/contractual disputes
  • Property rights disputes
  • Preemption

The firm’s experience in railroad crossing accidents is particularly extensive, and includes litigation of crossing accident cases in all courts throughout the State of Louisiana and the southern region. In connection with that experience, the firm has amassed a comprehensive battery of experts specializing in the unique issues of state and federal law presented in these cases. The firm also advises a number of national railroad organizations on their response and lobbying efforts with regard to federal and state legislation impacting the railroad.

Frilot attorneys actively participate in key industry associations to remain knowledgeable of current and emerging issues facing the railroad industry.

Representative clients include:

  • BSNF Railroad
  • CNIC Railroad
  • KCS Railroad
  • New Orleans Gulf Coast Railroad
  • Association of American Railroads
  • New Orleans Public Belt

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Commitment to Diversity

Frilot L.L.C. is committed to fostering a working environment that promotes diversity. The firm believes that diversity of experience, diversity in clients and diversity in the courtroom makes us a more powerful legal resource.  We recruit, retain and advance qualified individuals of all backgrounds and cultural influences. This diversity makes for a richer environment which promotes creative thinking and innovative client solutions.

While we are encouraged by what we have accomplished in our pursuit of diversity, the firm strives to strengthen and advance our commitment to attract and retain women and minorities.  Recognizing that recruitment is only one facet of our overall commitment to diversity, we are also focused in our efforts to develop and sustain a work environment that empowers all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or background, to perform to the best of their abilities.

 

  1. Matter Budgeting and Financial Management

    • Does the firm establish formal budgets for client engagements? Yes
    • Are bills submitted electronically? Yes
  2. Quality Management

    • Does the firm conduct end of matter reviews? Yes
  3. Litigation General Best Practices

    • Does the firm have a formalized new associate litigation training/mentoring program? Yes
    • Does the firm's litigation department have a structured approach to early case assessment? For example: Does your firm implement a standard approach to determine risks and strengths early in a case to assess trial or settlement options? Yes
    • Does the firm have an established records management team to assist clients with records retention, compliance and litigation preparedness? Yes
  4. Litigation eDiscovery Best Practices

    • Does the firm have an established eDiscovery Committee? No
    • Does your firm have any educational programs designed to address the changing federal rules of civil procedure? No
    • Does the firm have a standardized litigation hold program in place for its clients? No
    • Does your firm have a standardized protocol to guide client data collection? (i.e. Maintaining chain of custody, utilizing forensically sound procedures) No
    • Does the firm have a standardized protocol to guide processing clients' edata? (i.e. all data produced in PDF, meta data preserved?) Yes
    • Does the firm have a standardized approach for document reviews across practice groups (i.e. established protocol for eDiscovery review depending on the needs of the case) Yes
  5. Vendor Management

    • Does the firm have preferred vendor relationships? Yes
  6. Knowledge Management

    • Does the firm have a knowledge management program? Yes
  7. Disaster Recovery

    • Does the firm have a disaster recovery plan in place? Yes

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