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Recent Louisiana verdicts have reached eye-catching numbers, raising an important question for businesses: what happens after the jury decides?

Hannah Catchings and Sean Avocato explain how Louisiana courts review high general damage awards, what recent cases reveal, and why early post-trial strategy matters for businesses facing significant judgments.

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The Verdict Is In - But Is The Damage Award Too High? By Hannah Catchings and Sean Avocato Recent Louisiana verdicts have grabbed headlines: $411 million for an injured worker, $170 million for injuries in a plant explosion and $200 million for injuries…

Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome Morgan H. Johnson to the firm as Special Counsel in our Complex Litigation and Investigations practice.

Morgan brings substantial first-chair trial experience to Taylor Porter, having tried 19 jury trials to verdict as first-chair or solo counsel. Before joining the firm, she served in the Complex Litigation Unit and as a Section Chief with the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, where she handled complex homicide, sexual assault, organized crime, and other high-stakes matters.

Her background also includes nationally recognized work in hazing investigations and litigation, as well as sophisticated forensic and digital evidence issues.

Please join us in welcoming Morgan to Taylor Porter.

Congratulations to our Taylor Porter attorneys recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide.

This year’s rankings include John T. Andrishok for Construction, Anne J. Crochet for Environment, Timothy J. Poche’ for Environment: Litigation, and Michael S. Walsh for Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations.

We are grateful to see their work, leadership, and commitment to clients recognized on a national level.