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About Chehardy Sherman Williams

Chehardy Sherman Williams, founded in the Greater New Orleans area, has been a leading law firm serving Southeastern Louisiana since 1989.

We put decades of legal practice to work for our clients and provide more personalized services to achieve their desired results. From businesses and individuals across more than ten practice areas, we can provide more experience and more representation.

Fully acknowledging how overwhelming any legal matter can be, our team is dedicated to guiding our clients from beginning to end. We have a steadfast commitment to each client. We recognize that open and honest communication is key to providing superior legal consultation and is the cornerstone of a reliable and trusted attorney-client relationship. Our attorneys take the time to discuss the details of your case, ensuring that you are comfortable throughout every step of the process.

We can help resolve a wide range of complex legal issues in all courts, including parish, state, and federal branches. Our attorneys have represented cases across Louisiana and the country. Armed with a profound and comprehensive knowledge of the legal system, we are devoted to protecting your legal rights while upholding the highest standards of the justice system.

We are consistently recognized as leaders in the industry, earning local and national accolades for results, service, and commitment.

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Chehardy Sherman Williams was founded upon the principles of upholding justice and demonstrating excellence.

LAWRENCE E. CHEHARDY

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DAVID R. SHERMAN

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JAMES M. WILLIAMS

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GEORGE B. RECILE

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STEVEN E. HAYES

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I have experienced such wonderful and pleasant years working with my favorite team  Attorneys Mr George Rouselli and Mr Jeremy Gettes! They will forever remain as the most professional team I’ve ever worked with! Hands down, they’re “The Best!”
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I will tell anyone,that y’all are the BEST.And thanks again.Be Blessed 🙏🏿
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I Really had a Pleasure of  Mr George Resile And Jeremy Getty They Represented me in my Injury Case. I it was my First Injury and they made sure I was Comfortable. They were with me the hold time and any time of the Process. I really would Recommend the Entire Firm:
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The successful work Ed Murray provided has been life changing. He was the definition of professionalism, expertise, and caring.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I highly recommend working with Mr. Phillip LaBorde and his team. He was professional and dedicated to my case from the very start. I feel very well represented and extremely satisfied with their services.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nancy Brighton 
 
 
 
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Mr Jeremy Gettes represented my daughter in a slip and fall accident.  My daughter passed away last June and somehow Mr Gettes found me, her mother in Naples Florida and went ahead and continued the case and won a substantial settlement for my daughter and passed it on to me.   No words can express my gratitude for the extraordinary care and expertise Mr Gettes provided for my precious daughter, even after she has passed brings so much honor respect and justice to her short life of 57 years.  Thanks to Jeremy Gettes my daughter’s life and legacy lives on.  His integrity and tireless commitment to my daughter, being the voice of justice when she was unable to speak up for her own justice even after death is the ultimate in service.   Nancy Brighton LCSW ACHT
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I highly recommend Jeremy G. He is incredibly attentive, bringing a wealth of experience to each case. Jeremy made the entire process as smooth as possible, handling every detail with professionalism and care. His expertise and dedication truly sets him apart.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Denise Spears 
 
 
 
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting George Recile and Jeremy Gettey to represent me in an injury case. Their guidance, insight and support was excellent. Not knowing the legal system at all, I felt very comfortable and reassured every step of the way, that "everything will work out". They are a team that worked very hard for a successful settlement. They were also gentle, thoughtful, trustworthy and compassionate throughout the entire process. They "held my hand" as my nervousness grew more and more due to my own personal experience. I "definitely" recommend not only George and Jeremy, but the entire firm: Chehardy•Sherman•Williams•Recile• Hayes. The complete firm was very professional. Not only did George and Jeremy make sure I was comfortable, they (and the firm) were also concerned of my needs. And they (and the firm) were attentive to me from the first day we met until the case was settled. Without "any" doubt, I will contact them should I ever need their services.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Tina Turner sang their praises "Simply the best, better than all the rest"
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jade Singleton 
 
 
 
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Highly recommend Ed Murray, very skilled in the profession. He got me a return I was not expecting for what I thought was just a little “fender bender”. God forbid, but I will be calling him if I am ever involved in another accident.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

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