Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994
- University of New Orleans, B.S. Management, 1989
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1994
For Michael Abraham, it’s not how you fall — it’s how you get up. It’s all about the end goal. For Michael’s clients, this means an invaluable work ethic that yields creative solutions in a small amount of time. With a passion for the law, Michael is driven by the diverse challenges of the legal issues that come across his desk. Strategizing carefully and tediously exploring all avenues available, Michael is a prepared lawyer who thinks well on his feet. He gives 100% of his effort toward being the most creative and efficient advocate for his clients in every case. With Michael, clients can expect to be represented by a lawyer and family-man with knowledge, experience and sincere determination.
Professional Recognition
Important Litigation Involvement:
- Assisted in successfully obtaining a favorable ruling following a Daubert challenge to significantly limit the testimony of plaintiffs’ expert pathologist, Dr. Jacques Legier.
- Assisted in obtaining a favorable ruling by Judge Lance Africk in the Eastern District of Louisiana in Comardelle v. Pennsylvania General Insurance Co., et al., following a Daubert challenge seeking to prevent the plaintiffs’ medical causation expert pathologist, Dr. Samuel Hammar, from asserting the “each and every exposure” theory of causation. Dr. Hammar’s proposed specific causation testimony was significantly limited, and the case was subsequently settled on favorable terms. See Comardelle v. Pennsylvania General Ins. Co., et al., 2015 WL 64279, at *5 (E.D. La. 2015) (order granting Daubert Motion).
- Assisted in obtaining a favorable ruling by Judge Carl Barbier in the Eastern District of Louisiana in Vedros v. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., et al., following a Daubert challenge seeking to prevent the plaintiffs’ medical causation expert pathologist, Dr. Stephen Terry Kraus, from asserting the “each and every exposure” theory of causation. Dr. Kraus’ proposed specific causation testimony was significantly limited, and the case was subsequently settled on favorable terms. See Vedros v. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., et al., 119 F. Supp.3d 556 (E.D. La. 2015).
News & Knowledge
- August 15, 2024
41 FormanWatkins Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America
Read More - December 20, 2023
2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Announced
Read More - December 6, 2023
Louisiana Fourth Circuit Affirms Trial Court’s Decision to Dismiss Maritime Case in Favor of Fortune 500 Energy Clients
Read More - August 21, 2023
45 FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Read More - December 13, 2022
FormanWatkins Wins Second Dismissal in Maritime Case
Read More - December 1, 2022
FormanWatkins Partners Named to New Orleans Magazine 2022 Top Lawyers List
Read More - August 18, 2022
FormanWatkins Attorneys Included in 2023 Best Lawyers® List
Read More - May 16, 2022
FormanWatkins Wins Dismissal in Maritime Case
Read More - October 28, 2021
Abbott, Abraham, Fuller, and Gray Recognized as “Top Lawyers” by New Orleans Magazine
Read More - August 19, 2021
FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Read More - August 20, 2020
FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Read More - August 15, 2019
FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Read More - August 22, 2018
FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers
Read More - October 6, 2017
FormanWatkins Wins Summary Judgment in Louisiana Take-Home Asbestos Case
Read More - September 29, 2016
New Orleans Office Adds Two New Partners and Two Associates
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Professional Recognition
- Selected as a Top Lawyer by New Orleans Magazine (2021)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating
- The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Organization/Committee Memberships
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
Publications
- “The Modern Office: Work-Life Balance in the Technology Age,” DRI’s The Voice, June 12, 2013.
Previous Experience
- Prior to joining the Firm, Michael served as a staff attorney with the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office where he assisted Sheriff Charles C. Foti, Jr. with various projects ranging from criminal issues to prison conditions.
- Mr. Abraham also worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish and was responsible for the prosecution of felony cases and the presentment of cases to the grand jury. After his work at the District Attorney’s Office, he practiced predominantly in the areas of insurance defense, product liability, personal injury, and toxic tort.