Mike Espy, a partner in Morgan and Morgan’s Mississippi office, was appointed by New Orleans Federal Judge Carl Barbier as one of the 15 lawyers selected to lead the BP oil spill litigation. Mr. Espy, a former Secretary of Agriculture, was chosen from a nationwide group of 112 attorneys who applied for positions on the committee. Mr. Espy says he looks forward to working closely with this impressive group of experienced lawyers to get justice for the victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Hundreds of
oil spill lawsuits have been filed on behalf of fishermen, property owners, hotel employees and other individuals who incurred financial damages as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, which caused the largest oil spill in U.S. history. Mr. Espy and the 14 other lawyers have been appointed to the plaintiffs’ steering committee to oversee all aspects of these cases. The attorneys on the panel will be responsible for making virtually every decision on behalf of Gulf Coast residents who are suing BP. In February 2012, the attorneys will begin trying the main issues in the consolidated oil spill lawsuits, including how to distribute blame among BP, Transocean, Halliburton and the other companies associated with the
oil rig explosion.
Morgan & Morgan, which has offices throughout the gulf region, is at the forefront of representing businesses and individuals victimized by the
BP oil spill. With 170 lawyers and 800 support staff, Morgan & Morgan is leading the effort to recover compensation for these victims. If you or a loved one has lost business or wages due to the BP oil spill, visit http://www.forthepeople.com/gulf-of-mexico-oil-spill-lawsuits--11-2416.html to receive a free evaluation of your potential oil spill lawsuit.
About Morgan and Morgan
Morgan and Morgan is one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in the country with multiple office locations throughout Florida and the Southeast. The firm handles auto accident cases, personal injury cases, and medical malpractice cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers. Visit Morgan and Morgan online at http://www.forthepeople.com for a free case evaluation and information about your legal rights.
