Brandi F. Ermon
Brandi has been engaged in the practice of insurance defense for over 20 years and joined the firm in 2018. She provides excellent representation to both corporate and individual clients through all phases of litigation in state and federal court in Louisiana. Her experience ranges from minor automobile accidents and premises liability to more complex litigation such as coverage issues, construction defects, and medical malpractice. She has successfully defended multi-million dollar cases and those involving catastrophic loss, including hurricane cases. Her years of experience allow her to quickly and accurately evaluate client exposure and work toward achieving optimal results through negotiations, alternate dispute resolution or trial.
Education
Loyola University College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
Juris Doctor – 1999
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts – 1990
Major: English
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 2000
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Professional Associations
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Louisiana Disciplinary Board, Hearing Committee Member
Notable Representations
Tragic Death of a Child
Successful defense of homeowner and insurance company in wrongful death case for the drowning death of a toddler in a decorative pond.
Don’t Forget to Rinse Your Feet
Successful defense of homeowner and insurer in action for negligence and strict liability brought by plaintiff who slipped and fell in shower.
Read Between the Lines
Numerous successful defenses of insurance companies on a myriad of coverage issues involving automobile, homeowner and CGL policies.
Un-Insured and Under-Insured Motorists
Successful defense of automobile insurers in UM cases, including arbitrary and capricious claims.
Just Sip It
Successful defense of products liability action against the manufacturer of a chemical used in the cleaning of draft beer lines against action by bar patron who alleged that he sustained injury after ingesting the product and being provided contraindicated remedies.