Michael Pfister

Biography

 Mike received both his MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees from Tulane University in 1984. Mike originally started working with Larry Duplass and Gary Zwain as a law clerk and a court runner while still in school back in the early 80s, and became an associate with the firm in 1984. Developing a general civil practice focused primarily in the insurance defense litigation field, Mike has considerable trial and appellate experience in both the federal and state courts of Louisiana. Mike also serves on the Duplass Executive Committee, which handles the day-to-day operations of the law firm. Mike and his wife, Carol, have two daughters, Rachel and Emily, and a son, Austin.

Areas of Practice:  Insurance Defense Litigation, Construction Litigation, Sexual Abuse, Extra-contractual and Bad Faith Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Auto and Premises Liability, Environmental and Asbestos Litigation and Insurance Coverage Disputes.

Professional Affiliations:  A member of the New Orleans, Jefferson, and Louisiana Bar Associations, Mike practices before all Louisiana State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Education

No information available.

Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: LA