Kristin is a Louisiana native and has been licensed to practice law since 2014. She earned her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she was actively involved as an editor for the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law. Her article on Fifth Amendment rights was published in the 2011 fall […]

Kristina received her Bachelor of Arts in Art History at Florida State University in 2013. After completing her undergraduate degree, Kristina moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English as a second language. Kristina began her legal career at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where she graduated with her J.D. in 2018. Kristina was […]

Taylor J. Winstead brings a well-rounded perspective and dedication to every case he handles. A 2021 graduate of Loyola University College of Law, Mr. Winstead built a solid foundation in litigation strategy and client advocacy while participating and competing in Loyola’s Trial Advocacy program. Mr. Winstead’s diverse experience includes insurance defense, insurance coverage, commercial litigation, […]

Francine has a varied practice in state and federal court where she focuses on insurance coverage, commercial auto liability, premises liability, construction litigation, environmental law including toxic tort, transportation, uninsured/underinsured motorist, municipal law and first party property litigation. For over 20 years, Francine has successfully represented insurance companies and corporations, winning summary judgment motions and […]

Ms. Peyton handles a docket of cases in State and Federal Courts in Louisiana.  Mary concentrates her practice on premises liability, construction, product liability, transportation, medical malpractice and professional liability cases. Over the course of her career, Mary has counseled clients from both the “in house” and outside counsel perspectives.  For over 20 years, she […]

Joe was born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi. From 2003 to 2011, he resided in Jackson, Mississippi and practiced in Ridgeland. Since 2011, he has practiced with Burglass Tankersley Gaudin Phayer in its Metairie, Louisiana and Gulfport, Mississippi offices. Joe has extensive defense litigation experience in various areas including personal injury (trucking, automobile and premises […]

Jason is a Louisiana native.  He earned his law degree from Loyola University School of Law, along with a Certification in Common Law.  Jason also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University.  Prior to joining the firm in 2018, Jason opened the first Screen Actors Guild office in Louisiana and […]

Mr. Tankersley is a founding member of Burglass Tankersley Gaudin Phayer. Mr. Tankersley has focused on state and local governmental defense, class action defense, construction law and business law. He regularly represents and counsels governmental entities both in litigation and transactional matters. Mr. Tankersley has extensive experience in class action litigation in state and federal […]

Mr. Phayer regularly counsels and defends governmental entities in class action litigation. Mr. Phayer focuses his practice in defending physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice litigation.  In addition, he specializes in transportation, garage liability, commercial auto, governmental entities and complex injury litigation. Mr. Phayer also has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts in municipal liability, personal […]

André has a varied litigation practice with extensive trial experience in state and federal courts. He has significant trial experience in commercial auto liability, premises liability, insurance coverage, medical malpractice and insurance related litigation. André has also tried cases involving toxic tort, wrongful death and survival claims. He regularly counsels foreign and surplus line insurers […]

Scott has particular expertise in state and local government defense and municipal liability. He also has experience in medical malpractice, construction litigation, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and other insurance related litigation. Scott has represented governmental entities, insurance companies, and a variety of businesses in litigation in state and federal proceedings, including class action […]