Charles H. Abbott

Charles H. Abbott is a highly accomplished attorney and partner at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP in New Orleans, Louisiana. With over two decades of legal experience, he has earned recognition as a top-rated litigator, specializing in civil litigation, class actions, environmental litigation, and product liability defense.

Charles is widely respected for his dedication to delivering results tailored to each client’s definition of success. His tireless work ethic and meticulous preparation have established him as a reliable advocate in high-stakes legal matters across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

Charles holds a B.A. in Spanish, cum laude, from Millsaps College, where he also participated in study abroad programs in Costa Rica and Austria. He earned both his Bachelor of Civil Law Studies and Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Additionally, he expanded his legal knowledge through a study abroad program at Université Aix-Marseille III Law School in France.

Since being admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2002, Mississippi in 2003, and Texas in 2009, Charles has handled complex cases spanning commercial litigation, toxic torts, and construction disputes. He has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile cases, including defending Fortune 100 clients in benzene, asbestos, and formaldehyde exposure claims and representing national and international corporations in breach of contract and maritime matters. As a national coordinating counsel for silica exposure litigation, Charles brings deep expertise to industries facing intricate legal challenges.

Charles H. Abbott has also contributed to the legal community through frequent lectures at LSU Law School and professional organizations. His accolades include multiple listings in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for his excellence in mass torts and litigation defense. Charles’ commitment to innovative legal strategies and his extensive courtroom experience has made him a trusted name in the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, New Orleans Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Texas

Education

• Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Millsaps College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University
  Bachelor in Civil Law Studies (BCL)

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