Brent B. Barriere

Brent B. Barriere is a partner in the Litigation Section of Fishman Haygood L.L.P. and one of the nation’s most accomplished trial attorneys. With over four decades of experience, he has represented clients in a wide range of complex disputes, including bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, securities litigation, breach of contract, valuation disputes, director and officer claims, and class actions. His practice is defined by his ability to handle high-stakes litigation with precision and creativity.

Brent earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University School of Law, where he was Articles Editor of the Tulane Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif. He also received his B.A., with honors, from Hamilton College. This strong academic background laid the foundation for his career in litigation, preparing him to manage some of the most complex commercial cases in the country.

Brent has built a national reputation representing trustees and receivers in high-profile matters, including serving as Receiver’s counsel in a $100 million Ponzi scheme case in Mississippi and litigation counsel in a $330 million bond issuance dispute in Louisiana. He has successfully represented creditors’ committees, trustees, and debtors across the country in actions involving fiduciary breaches, fraudulent transfers, and corporate mismanagement, often securing favorable rulings in state supreme courts and federal appellate courts.

Recognized as one of Louisiana’s Top 10 Litigators by The National Law Journal, Brent B. Barriere is also listed in Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, Chambers USA, and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. A frequent lecturer on litigation and fiduciary law, Brent continues to serve as a trusted advocate in some of the most challenging commercial disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Fishman Haygood L.L.P.
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, New Orleans Bar Association
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas

Education

• Tulane University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Hamilton College
  Bachelor of Arts With Honors

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