Press Release
A&R Attorneys Named Louisiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Published: Mar 28, 2025

Adams & Reese is pleased to announce the inclusion of 21 attorneys selected among the 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (by Thomson Reuters). Since 1991, Super Lawyers has recognized lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Below are the Adams & Reese 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers
- Richard Aguilar - Business Litigation
- Kirk Gasperecz - Insurance Coverage
- Matt Guy - Transportation & Maritime
- Ed Laizer - Transportation & Maritime
- Don McKinney - Business Litigation
- Liz Roussel - Employment Litigation Defense
- Leigh Ann Schell - Appellate
- Martin Stern - Appellate
- Mark Surprenant - Products Liability Defense
- Ray Ward - Appellate
2025 Louisiana Rising Stars
- Taylor Brett - Civil Litigation Defense
- Tim Brinks - Business Litigation
- Chris Joseph - Construction Litigation
- Luke LaHaye - Business Litigation
- Alex Lamb - Business Litigation
- Taylor LeDuff - Business Litigation
- Robert Parrott - Business Litigation
- Claire Sauls - Construction Litigation
- Erica Sensenbrenner - Civil Litigation Defense
- Katelin Varnado - Construction Litigation
- Billy Wright - Civil Litigation Defense
Honorees are selected through a nomination process, a peer-review survey by practice area, and independent research on candidates emphasizing professional successes, peer recognition, and community involvement. Rising Stars qualify as 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
All 2025 honorees are included in the April issue of Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine, which is sent to more than 15,000 attorneys. They are also included in the February 2025 issue of New Orleans magazine, which reaches more than 84,600 readers. Honorees are also included on the SuperLawyers.com attorney online directory.