Leaders in the Legal Industry: Our Accolades & Honors
HKGC’s reputation as a preeminent New Orleans law firm has been enhanced by its various accolades and achievements. We are proud to be the recipients of numerous awards at the local, state, and national levels for professional excellence, integrity, and legal services based on feedback from our clients and peer reviews.
The attorneys in our firm are proud of their involvement in various professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ). HKGC partner Russ Herman is a past president of AAJ and LAJ; Maury Herman is a past president of LAJ; and Brian Katz is President of the Louisiana Association for Justice for the 2024-25 term.
. The firm also supports AAJ through the AAJ Leaders Forum as a benefactor.
Another notable achievement is Jed Cain, a partner at HKGC, co-authoring a two-volume practice series book published by Thomson Reuters that is a “go to” desk reference for personal injury lawyers in Louisiana. The book Louisiana Personal Injury covers every stage of litigation and includes practical resources that can be applied to everyday cases.
HKGC is also proud to be recognized by the following prestigious legal publications and organizations.
Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms – U.S. News & World Report
Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a comprehensive and rigorous process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in the field.
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession, and in its over four decades of existence, it has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Lawdragon is a legal media company that each year publishes select guides to the nation’s leading lawyers in specific legal practice areas.
Louisiana Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state.
National Trial Lawyers Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet precise qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.
Recent Accolades & Achievements News
In his September President’s Message, Brian Katz reflects on his time serving as LAJ president and shares why he truly enjoyed the experience.
Brian Katz's election to the 2026 AAJ Board of Governors speaks volumes about his dedication, leadership, and commitment to the cause of justice.
In his August President’s Message, Brian Katz reflects on a favorite Groucho Marx story before turning to a much more serious subject: the importance of LAJ membership.
Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain LLC is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This honor reflects the dedication, skill, and commitment our attorneys bring to serving clients every day.
In his July 2025 President’s Column for Louisiana Advocates, Brian Katz explains how a famous line from one of his favorite movies succinctly represents his experience during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.
We are proud to announce that our firm has once again been recognized in the prestigious Chambers USA Guide, a leading legal directory that ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the country based on in-depth research and client feedback.
