Six Chopin Law Firm attorneys make New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list

The Chopin Law Firm said six of its attorneys were named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list in personal injury litigation and admiralty and maritime law. The recognition highlights the firm’s trial experience and defense-side backgrounds as it handles injury cases across Louisiana.

Why it matters: - The recognition gives The Chopin Law Firm added visibility in two core practice areas: personal injury litigation and admiralty and maritime law. - The honors can reinforce client trust in a firm that markets its mix of plaintiff representation and prior defense experience. - The list may matter to injury victims and families looking for counsel with courtroom and insurance-defense experience.

What happened: - Six attorneys at The Chopin Law Firm were named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list. - Justin M. Chopin, Philip D. Lorio IV and Frankie Cannone were recognized in Personal Injury Litigation. - Jacques DeGruy, Adam P. Sanderson and Richard A. Chopin were recognized in Admiralty & Maritime Law. - The announcement was made Nov. 3, 2026.

The details: - New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers list is prepared by Professional Research Services. - Licensed New Orleans attorneys recommend other attorneys in specific practice areas. - Nominees are evaluated on voting results, license verification and professional standing. - Justin Chopin said recognition from other lawyers matters because they understand the preparation and work involved in representing injured people. - Justin Chopin said the firm’s attorneys bring experience defending insurers and businesses and trying cases in court. - Justin Chopin said that background helps the firm investigate injuries, anticipate defenses and prepare cases for trial. - Justin M. Chopin founded The Chopin Law Firm after representing insurance companies, oilfield services companies, trucking companies and other corporate clients. - Justin M. Chopin now leads the firm’s plaintiff-side personal injury and related litigation work. - Philip D. Lorio IV has practiced law since 2012 and joined The Chopin Law Firm in 2018. - Philip D. Lorio IV previously defended major retailers in premises liability cases and represented trucking industry clients. - Frankie Cannone handles serious personal injury and hurricane litigation. - Frankie Cannone began as an assistant district attorney in Massachusetts and tried more than 35 jury trials. - Frankie Cannone later represented national and international insurers at a New Orleans defense firm. - Jacques DeGruy is a New Orleans native who represents injured workers and families in catastrophic injury litigation. - Jacques DeGruy started his career at New Orleans maritime defense firms handling maritime operations, offshore work, oil and gas and transportation matters. - Adam P. Sanderson has nearly 20 years of litigation experience in maritime, trucking and transportation injury cases. - Adam P. Sanderson spent 11 years defending those matters at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett. - Richard A. “Dick” Chopin has more than five decades of litigation and trial experience. - Richard A. Chopin began practicing law in 1973 as counsel for Exxon Corporation. - Richard A. Chopin later served as managing partner of a defense firm handling maritime injury litigation. - Richard A. Chopin is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. - Richard A. Chopin has tried cases throughout his career. - The Chopin Law Firm represents people injured in car and truck accidents, maritime and offshore incidents, workplace accidents and falls caused by unsafe property conditions. - The firm also handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. - The firm says its attorneys’ prior work for insurers, maritime employers, transportation companies and retailers informs how they investigate claims and prepare for litigation. - Clients work directly with attorneys, and the firm does not use case managers. - The firm offers free consultations by phone at (504) 475-2429 or online through its contact page. - The firm’s website says it represents injured individuals and families throughout Louisiana.

Between the lines: - The list underscores a recurring theme in personal injury marketing: prior defense work is framed as an advantage for plaintiffs. - The firm is using the recognition to signal credibility in both general injury cases and specialized maritime disputes, two areas where local reputation can carry weight. - The inclusion of attorneys with deep defense backgrounds suggests the firm is leaning on litigation experience as a differentiator, not just volume of cases.

What's next: - The Chopin Law Firm is likely to continue using the honors in business development and client outreach. - The attorneys will keep representing injury clients across Louisiana in vehicle, maritime, workplace and premises cases. - The firm’s free consultation line and online intake remain open for prospective clients.

The bottom line: - Six attorney recognitions give The Chopin Law Firm a notable credibility boost in two high-stakes practice areas where experience and reputation matter.