Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC is pleased to announce that Judy L. Burnthorn has joined the firm as Of Counsel effective March 20, 2025.

Judy is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney, experienced in complex commercial litigation, directors & officers, fidelity law, insurance coverage and professional liability. She joined Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC after practicing at a prominent downtown law firm, serving as a partner, the Head of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, a member of its Managing Committee, and its General Counsel. 

Judy is licensed in both Louisiana and Mississippi and will support both the New Orleans and Gulfport offices for Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC.

“Judy is an outstanding attorney and we are lucky to have her become part of the Strauss Massey team,” said David Strauss, Managing Member. “Judy has the experience to help our client community and will be invaluable to our plans for growth and expansion.”

She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1982 summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree, concentrating in political philosophy. She entered Tulane Law School where she served as a member of the Tulane Law Review, was named to the Order of the Coif, and graduated magna cum laude. While at Tulane, Judy completed an externship with the Honorable Martin L. C. Feldman in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

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Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC provides big law services in a boutique environment that allows the firm to be nimble and responsive. With offices located in New Orleans, LA and Gulfport, MS, SMD serves the Gulf South with lawyers licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. SMD focuses on the representation of the insurance industry and businesses. The firm is a recognized leader in insurance “bad faith,” insurance coverage, insurance fraud, trucking and transportation, transportation network carrier, mass catastrophe and commercial litigation.

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