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Firm wins “People’s Choice” at 7th Annual Jefferson Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division Crawfish Cook-Off

March 29, 2026

The Firm's team, "Boilation of Evidence," made up of McKenna Dorais, Jamie Phillips, Jared Scheinuk, and Bryan O'Neill, successfully competed in the 7th annual Jefferson Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Division Crawfish Cook-Off at Harbor Bar and Grill, receiving the "People's Choice" attendee voted award. The team's crawfish received rave reviews, and the team's side dish, a pineapple "from the boil"...

Bryan O’Neill was a Speaker at Annual Conference for the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

March 25, 2026

Bryan O’Neill was a speaker on a panel discussion regarding CPA Firm Registration and Oversight at NASBA's 44th Annual Conference for Executive Directors and Board Staff in Austin, TX.

The Derbes Law Firm Congratulates Bridget McDowell on her Twenty Years with the Firm

March 20, 2026

Bridget McDowell, legal assistant to Wilbur J. "Bill" Babin, Jr., is recognized for her 20 years of outstanding service to the firm. Bridget began working with the firm on March 20, 2006, while the firm and the city were still in the process of recovering from Hurricane Katrina. The firm looks forward to Bridget's many more years of dedicated service.

Bryan O’Neill presented CLE on Estate Planning and Successions at the annual Jefferson Bar Association CLE by the Sea

March 13, 2026

Bryan O’Neill presented a CLE at the Jefferson Bar Association CLE by the Sea with the Honorable Raymond S. Steib, Jr. entitled Death of the Attestation Clause?: Updated and Practical Guidance on Estate Planning and Successions

Bryan O’Neill presented CLE on Ethical Implications of using Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession

March 10, 2026

Bryan O’Neill presented a CLE to the St. Thomas More Loyola Law Inn of Court entitled Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession: Ethics, Risks, and Practical Use

Albert J. Derbes, IV listed among the New Orleans 500 by Biz Magazine

February 1, 2026

Biz New Orleans annual publication showcases influential, involved and inspiring executives driving today's regional economy and shaping tomorrow's opportunities.

Upcoming Events

Fred Bunol competing in annual Hogs For The Cause with his team, Crescent City Couyons

Fred Bunol is competing as a member of the Crescent City Couyons team in the annual Hogs for the Cause fundraiser, April 10 - 11, 2026. Come out and support his team and a great cause.