The annual “Faces” issue highlights leading professionals and organizations across the region. In naming Strauss Massey Dinneen, the publication pointed to the firm’s role at the center of high-stakes insurance litigation in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South.

As the article notes, in a region shaped by catastrophic losses, complex coverage disputes, and persistent bad-faith exposure, SMD is “the firm national insurers trust when the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero.”

The feature highlights the firm’s leadership:

• David Strauss, “known industry-wide as among the region’s leading insurance bad-faith lawyers, often finding creative, decisive ways to avoid, or win, bet-the-company disputes.”
• Adam Massey, “a strategic thinker with exceptional judgment, whose ability to see around corners regularly results in the early elimination of complex seven- and eight-figure cases on summary judgment.”
• Susan Dinneen, “a smart, savvy litigator and mediator, trusted by clients and adversaries alike to resolve disputes efficiently, fairly, and with credibility that carries real weight.”

The article further recognizes the strength of the firm’s broader team and its rapid growth, noting that SMD has expanded from a small group of founding lawyers into a Chambers-ranked litigation boutique known for excellence, speed, and results.

This recognition reflects the trust clients place in the firm every day – and reinforces our position as a leading force in insurance and commercial litigation across the Gulf South. When the stakes are high and the exposure is real, experience matters. If you’re facing a complex insurance dispute or bad-faith claim, our team is ready to help.