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Our next “Faces of the Firm” is Edward D. “Eddie” Hughes, a Partner at Taylor Porter and member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

With a background as an independent petroleum landman, Eddie brings firsthand industry experience to his work in oil and gas litigation, commercial litigation, toxic tort litigation, and insurance defense. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Energy Regulatory Law and previously chaired the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s Board of Directors.

Outside the office, Eddie enjoys golf, travel, and time with his wife and their two college-aged children. A fun fact: He was the 2014 Fear Factor Live Champion at Walt Disney World.

Learn more about Eddie at taylorporter.com.

This Saturday, Taylor Porter is walking with Team Millie in support of our associate Allie Amedee, her daughter, Millie, and their family as Millie continues her fight against high-risk neuroblastoma at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Team Millie is already making an incredible impact. The team currently ranks in the top five for overall fundraising, top two among corporate teams, and has received support from 40 individual donors.

We’re grateful to everyone who has rallied around Millie and her family, and we hope to keep that momentum going.

The St. Jude Walk begins at 8 a.m with the opening ceremony, this Saturday, September 19, in downtown Baton Rouge.

To support Team Millie and make a donation:

https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/?pg=team&fr_id=164440&team_id=334618

Our next “Faces of the Firm” is Hannah C. Catchings, an Associate at Taylor Porter whose practice focuses on insurance defense.

Hannah earned her J.D./D.C.L., cm laude, from LSU Law, where she was a member of the Louisiana Law Review. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Learn more about Hannah and her practice at taylorporter.com.

Our next “Faces of the Firm” is William H. Patrick IV, an Associate at Taylor Porter whose practice includes commercial litigation, tax disputes, and business and estate planning.

Will represents businesses and their owners in commercial disputes, including contract litigation, shareholder disputes, and property-related matters.

A Baton Rouge native, Will earned his J.D., cm laude, from LSU Law, where he received CALI Awards in Estate Planning and Federal Income Taxation.

Learn more about Will and his practice at taylorporter.com.

If your company is faced with a grand jury subpoena, it must be handled carefully.

Grant Willis and Morgan Johnson outline five key steps companies should take after receiving a subpoena, from contacting counsel to preserving materials and protecting privileged information.

Taylor Porter’s Corporate Investigations Team includes former prosecutors that previously issued these corporate subpoenas. The Team now regularly represents clients facing this criminal process to ensure adequate compliance.

Read the full article on our website for more detailed information.

https://www.taylorporter.com/blog/your-company-received-a-subpoena-now-what/

Tune in Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 a.m. as Taylor Porter’s Jen O’Connell joins Corey Meaux of Parker & Landry on Mornings with Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3.

Broadcasting live from the LABI Workers’ Compensation Conference, Jen and Corey will discuss the current landscape of Louisiana workers’ compensation, including the Workers’ Compensation Act and fraud.

Taylor Porter and Parker & Landry are sponsors of this year’s conference!

Talk 107.3 LABI ��

Our next “Faces of the Firm is Vicki M. Crochet, Partner, Practice Group Leader of Taylor Porter’s Employment, Labor and Benefits team, and Executive Committee Vice-chair.

Vicki practices in all areas of employment law, representing employers before governmental agencies advising on policies and procedures, handling employment litigation, and conducting employee training. She is also a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Louisiana Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell. 

Learn More about Vicki and her practice at taylorporter.com

Taylor Porter congratulates Partner Barrye Panepinto Miyagi on being named the Best Lawyers® 2027 Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge.

With more than 30 years of litigation experience, Barrye has built a career handling complex matters and helping clients navigate some of the most challenging aspects of litigation and claim resolution.

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that 33 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers®.

Thirty-two Taylor Porter attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America®, while Jonathan A. Moore was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and Barrye Panepinto Miyagi was named one of the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.

Congratulations to all of our attorneys on these well-deserved recognitions.

Our next “Faces of the Firm” is Robert W. “Bob” Barton, Taylor Porter’s Managing Partner and Executive Committee Chair.

Bob’s practice spans commercial litigation, corporate finance and transactions, governmental relations, sports law, and alternative dispute resolution, with representative work including NIL matters, antitrust litigation, business transactions, and complex commercial disputes.

Bob has been consistently named to Baton Rouge Business Report’s Capital Region 500, including for 2026. He is also recognized for his leadership beyond the firm through board and committee service with business and community organizations across the Capital Region.

Away from the office, Bob enjoys golf, pickleball, live music, and spending time with his wife, Kellie, their children, and their new grandbaby.

Learn more about Bob and his practice at taylorporter.com.