Two Louisiana-based protection legislation corporations, Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, LLC (MBLB) and Larzelere Picou Wells Simpson Lonero LLC, introduced a merger set to take impact January 1, 2026.

The mixed agency will function underneath the MBLB title, bringing collectively a long time of expertise in insurance coverage, maritime and transportation legislation.

The merger provides Larzelere Picou’s companions, together with Jay M. Lonero and Morgan J. Wells Jr., to MBLB’s roster, enhancing the agency’s assets, business data, and geographic attain throughout Louisiana, the U.S., and internationally. Larzelere Picou’s experience spans insurance coverage protection, building, power, and trucking, complementing MBLB’s current follow areas.

Alan G. Brackett, managing member of MBLB, stated the merger was sudden however pure.

“We’ve recognized one another’s agency for many years, and as we started our discussions, we grew to become satisfied that our cultures, ethos and imaginative and prescient have been a fantastic match and would broaden alternatives for each of our practices. We’re enthusiastic about what this chance brings for the long run,” he stated.

Lonero expressed optimism concerning the agency’s mixed capabilities.

“Our mixed follow areas and the huge array of information and expertise amongst our legal professionals will profit not solely the agency, however extra importantly, the shoppers we characterize,” he stated.

Based in 1988 as a maritime, admiralty, and power legislation agency, Larzelere Picou has broadened its focus over time.

“Our merger with MBLB, a agency that shares our objectives, values, and dedication to offering a excessive degree of service to our shoppers, will enable us to broaden our base of experience, a win for our collective shoppers,” stated Wells.

Larzelere Picou’s attorneys and workers will relocate to MBLB’s downtown New Orleans workplace on the Hancock Whitney Middle, 701 Poydras St., Suite 600.

The merger brings MBLB’s complete legal professional depend to greater than 70, with workplaces in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Chicago, the place the agency expanded in October 2024.

The mixed agency goals to strengthen its aggressive place in protection litigation whereas broadening service choices to shoppers throughout a number of industries.

For extra info, MBLB representatives might be reached at [email protected] or 504-595-3000.