Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, LLC is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance litigation and business law, with a formidable reputation for securing substantial settlements and verdicts. For over half a century, the firm has been at the forefront of landmark civil litigation, including pioneering roles in tobacco and hurricane-related insurance disputes, and has recovered over $4.8 billion for clients.
The firm is distinguished by its aggressive, results-driven approach, particularly in first-party business insurance claims and complex commercial disputes. Led by John Houghtaling, the team leverages deep expertise in high-stakes litigation, representing businesses and individuals affected by natural disasters, contractual breaches, and large-scale interruptions. They are especially known for their work on hurricane claims, having secured hundreds of millions in recoveries for clients impacted by events like Katrina, Laura/Delta, and Ike, and for leading early COVID-19 business interruption lawsuits against insurers.
Services Offered
- Insurance Law
- Business Litigation
- First-Party Business Insurance Litigation
- Claims Management
- Business Interruption Claims
- Natural Disaster Litigation
- Class Actions
- Commercial Property Damage Claims
- Loss of Business Recovery
- Breach of Contract Disputes
- Environmental Litigation
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death Cases
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Accident Claims
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The firm has achieved notable verdicts and settlements across a range of high-profile cases, including a $246 billion tobacco litigation settlement, a $346 million breach of contract case, and multimillion-dollar recoveries for hurricane and business interruption claims. They serve clients nationwide, with particular focus on businesses and property owners facing complex insurance disputes and catastrophic loss events.
