Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications. This recognition reflects our attorneys’ longstanding commitment to excellence and their dedication to advocating for clients throughout Louisiana and across the nation.
Brian D. Katz
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Practice Areas:
- Litigation – Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Soren E. Gisleson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Practice Areas:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Joseph E. Cain
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Practice Area:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Russ M. Herman
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983
Practice Areas:
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Appellate Practice
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
A nationally recognized leader in complex litigation, Russ Herman has been honored by Best Lawyers for more than four decades. His distinguished career and contributions to the legal profession have helped shape the fields of mass tort and personal injury litigation throughout the country.
Brian Katz Receives “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition
In addition to being selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, Brian D. Katz has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in New Orleans for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
This prestigious distinction is awarded to a single attorney in each practice area and metropolitan region who receives the highest overall peer feedback. The honor recognizes exceptional professional achievement and leadership within the legal community. Brian’s dedication to client advocacy and proven record of success have earned him the respect of his peers and clients alike.
This marks the third time Brian Katz has received this recognition, having also been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New Orleans in 2020 and 2025.
Recognized Excellence in Advocacy
We are honored to see our attorneys recognized among the nation’s leading lawyers. These distinctions reflect not only professional achievement but also our firm’s unwavering commitment to serving clients with skill, integrity, and dedication.
Please join us in congratulating Joseph Cain, Soren Gisleson, Russ Herman, and Brian Katz on these well-deserved honors.
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