Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is continuing a growth trend the firm began before the first signs of the pandemic hit in early 2020, with the addition of four attorneys in the last month; Aaron M. DeLong as Counsel, Adelaida J. Ferchmin as Counsel, Abigail F. Gerrity, Associate and Gregory P. Aycock, Associate.
Aaron M. DeLong’s diverse corporate practice adds a unique niche to Lugenbuhl’s Commercial Transaction Section combining both private and public sector experience with a wide range of industry knowledge. He works with US and international companies assisting in the guidance of novel investment structures, financing agreements, M&A transactions, reorganizations along with a variety of other commercial transactions. DeLong is admitted to practice in Louisiana and New York.
Adelaida J. Ferchmin joins Lugenbuhl’s Admiralty and Maritime Section with multi-lingual and international experience, she adds value as a crucial asset for clients when assisting in transactions and matters involving foreign entities or witnesses. Ferchmin is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is fluent in Spanish, and has a strong working knowledge of Polish and Croatian.
Abigail F. Gerrity builds on the multi-layer strength of Lugenbuhl’s Insurance Section with her litigation and trial experience defending insurers against a variety of first- and third-party claims, including coverage and liability claims. Gerrity is located in the New Orleans headquarters.
Gregory P. Aycock is the newest addition to Lugenbuhl’s Insurance Section. A litigator and trial attorney with a track record of proven client-driven results, Aycock focuses on the representation of insurance companies in liability and property coverage disputes and bad faith claims on both commercial and residential properties. With a fearless backbone and competitive nature for complex matters, Aycock has tried numerous jury and bench trials to verdict in federal and state court. Aycock is in the Baton Rouge office.
“In markets where so many are feeling the effects of the last year, it feels good to be in a position to add talent who add value for our clients, complement our existing knowledge, and help those markets hardest hit by the pandemic,” Benjamin Kadden, Managing Partner of Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard explained.
About Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard Founded in 1986, Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is a nationally recognized full-service law firm specializing in core practice areas including admiralty and maritime, bankruptcy, insurance, litigation, commercial, corporate, real estate, and trusts and estates. The firm has evolved and expanded with offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, and Gulfport to better serve the needs of its national and international clients. For more information, call (504) 568-1990 or visit lawla.com.
