Neil F. Nazareth is a litigation attorney at Martzell & Bickford, APC in New Orleans, where he has specialized in mesothelioma, asbestos, maritime, and mass tort litigation since 2004 — including representing the first death case arising from the Deepwater Horizon explosion. An LSU graduate (Dean's List) and Loyola Law School alumnus with Law Excellence Awards and Moot Court Board distinction, he was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and a Rising Star in 2013 — a designation awarded to fewer than 2.5% of Louisiana attorneys. Nazareth served as President of the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers from 2014 to 2016 and remains on the American Association for Justice Admiralty Executive Board, bringing a unique maritime and toxic exposure background to Louisiana mesothelioma cases.
Why Work With Neil?
22+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Louisiana
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice22 yrs Highly Experienced
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Admiralty & Maritime
Class Action
Environmental & Natural Resources
Defective Products
Louisiana Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations1 year from diagnosis or discovery date (Louisiana prescription period)
Wrongful Death Deadline1 year from date of death
Filing LocationLouisiana District Court (parish of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors)
Louisiana allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
Martzell & Bickford, APC · 338 Lafayette Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Louisiana, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 1 year from diagnosis or discovery date (Louisiana prescription period). For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 1 year from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Neil offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Neil F. Nazareth works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Neil F. Nazareth handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Admiralty & Maritime, Class Action, Environmental & Natural Resources, Defective Products. Neil F. Nazareth is a litigation attorney at Martzell & Bickford, APC in New Orleans, where he has specialized in mesothelioma, asbestos, maritime, and mass tort litigation since 2004 — including representing the first death case arising from the Deepwater Horizon explosion. An LSU graduate (Dean's List) and Loyola Law School alumnus with Law Excellence Awards and Moot Court Board distinction, he was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and a Rising Star in 2013 — a designation awarded to fewer than 2.5% of Louisiana attorneys. Nazareth served as President of the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers from 2014 to 2016 and remains on the American Association for Justice Admiralty Executive Board, bringing a unique maritime and toxic exposure background to Louisiana mesothelioma cases.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Louisiana are typically filed in the Louisiana District Court (parish of exposure or residence). Neil can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Louisiana range from $1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Neil can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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