February 18, 2026
Six FormanWatkins Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in New Orleans List
FormanWatkins is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in New Orleans list, excerpted from the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®, a prestigious peer-review publication that has served as the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States since 1983.
The honored attorneys are the following:
Charles Abbott was recognized for his work in Commercial Litigation and representing defendants in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation. Abbott routinely serves as lead counsel or co-counsel on significant cases in a very diverse range of subject matters and practice areas, in federal and state court cases throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Michael Abraham earned recognition for representing defendants in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation. His commitment to creative problem-solving and strategic counsel has established him as a trusted advocate in complex litigation matters.
Tim Gray was honored across four practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Environmental Litigation, and for representing defendants in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and Product Liability Litigation. He has served as national trial counsel to several defendants in toxic tort litigation and has tried cases in multiple states.
McCann LeFeve received recognition for her work representing defendants in Personal Injury Litigation. Known for her thorough approach and creative problem solving, LeFeve has established herself as a resolute advocate for her clients.
Amy Maccherone was recognized in Environmental Litigation and for representing defendants in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions. Maccherone approaches each case with the belief that there is always a solution, working tirelessly to find creative answers while maintaining a commitment to sincere and considerate advocacy that seeks excellence in every matter she manages.
Michelle Roy earned recognition for her work representing defendants in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and Product Liability Litigation. Her meticulous case preparation and strategic thinking have made her a valued member of the Firm’s litigation team.
The recognition of these attorneys across multiple practice areas underscores the strength and depth of FormanWatkins’ litigation bench. This collective achievement reflects the Firm’s continued commitment to excellence and its ability to provide sophisticated legal representation across a broad range of complex matters.
