Atty. Barbara L. Arras
Barbara Arras represents defendants in toxic tort litigation primarily involving pulmonary diseases allegedly caused by asbestos and other pulmonary irritants and hematopoietic diseases allegedly caused by benzene. She is responsible for the medical defense in each case.
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Barbara L. Arras is a class action and product liability attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida, Illinois, United States, Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Texas, United States. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1995) and Florida State University (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara Arras represents defendants in toxic tort litigation primarily involving pulmonary diseases allegedly caused by asbestos and other pulmonary irritants and hematopoietic diseases allegedly caused by benzene
- She is responsible for the medical defense in each case
- Specifically, she analyzes the facts to formulate a theory of defense and identifies the correct scientific discipline needed to advance that theory
- She then identifies and retains the best expert in that discipline from her wide network of contacts, she deposes plaintiffs’ experts, defends defense experts at their depositions, prepares Motions to Exclude plaintiffs’ experts, and opposes plaintiffs’ Motions to Exclude defense experts
- She also has considerable expertise in management of complex toxic tort litigation nationwide having spent nine years as in-house counsel with two Fortune 500 corporations
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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