Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that Dominic J. Carmello, Arthur J. Chassaignac, Tyffani A. Lauve, Natalie Morris, and Lauren L. Paysse and have joined the firm as associate attorneys.

Dominic J. Carmello, Associate

Dominic Carmello’s practice focuses on insurance defense, municipal liability, auto and trucking liability, and first-party property defense. Prior to joining Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, Dominic gained valuable experience handling large value casualty, first party property, and general business litigation claims.

Dominic’s passion for the law extends beyond the confines of the courtroom. He stays updated on the latest legal developments, ensuring that his clients receive the most current and effective representation possible. His commitment to continuous learning and professional growth reflects his dedication to achieving the best possible results for his clients. More >

Arthur J. Chassaignac, Associate

Arthur Chassaignac’s practice focuses on admiralty and maritime, transportation and automobile defense and litigation, general casualty and insurance defense, and first party property insurance defense. Prior to joining the firm, Arthur interned at a civil defense litigation firm, gaining experience on a variety of matters.

Arthur is detail-oriented and motivated. He is known for his sense of humor and eagerness to achieve results, attributes that make him a pleasure to work with. More >

Tyffani A. Lauve, Associate

Tyffani Lauve’s areas of practice include the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act.

Prior to joining MBLB, Tyffani primarily practiced in Louisiana’s federal and state courts. She has handled matters ranging from defending individuals, along with their insurance carriers, in personal injury suits, to defending entities in antitrust litigation and individuals in criminal actions. Tyffani’s experience has allowed her to develop the necessary skills to be able to zealously advocate for her clients during any stage of the litigation process. More >

Natalie Morris, Associate

Natalie Morris’s practice focuses on the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act.

Prior to joining the firm, Natalie handled a variety of cases for both plaintiffs and the defense, including personal injury, class action settlements, premises liability, and environmental disasters. Her experience of positively engaging with a variety of clients is an asset to the firm. “I love meeting new people and finding efficient solutions to their concerns.” More >

Lauren L. Paysse, Associate

Lauren Paysse’s practice focuses on the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act.

Prior to joining MBLB, Lauren was highly involved in student activities at Vanderbilt Law School. Among her most rewarding experiences were participating in the International Law Practice Lab, where she drafted petitions to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on behalf of citizens in Kazakhstan who were imprisoned for speaking out against the governing regime, and interning for the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security.

“My educational background as an International Politics major combined with my experience working with foreign nationals has given me a unique set of skills that I am able to leverage for my Defense Base Act clients.” More >