About Peirce
Biography
Attorney Peirce Hammond founded the Hammond Law Firm, LLC in New Orleans in 2008. Mr. Hammond was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and has practiced law in his hometown for over 35 years. He received his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School in 1987 and received his license to practice law in Louisiana the same year. He became a prosecutor for the Orleans Parish District Attorneys office from 1987to 1990 and then began practicing personal injury, insurance and business litigation. He has extensive experience handling a broad range of claims, such as those related to offshore and maritime accidents, automobile crashes, truck accidents, wrongful death, product liability, and insurance claims. He is an award-winning attorney with an Avvo rating of 9.1 (Superb). Contact him today to discuss your personal injury or other civil case!
Experienced and reputable New Orleans Louisiana Lawyer
Helping people with personal injuries get compensated for all of their damages and expenses
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
36 years | 1,000 cases
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 38 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Hammond Law Firm, LLC
Fax
650 Poydras St., Suite 2617, New Orleans, LA, 70130
hammondlaw.comOnline Presence
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"I have worked with Peirce on various matters since 1987. As a young man, he was a very good prosecutor. As a more mature lawyer, he does a fine job representing people that are not being treated fairly by insurance companies. He is very good at what he does and I would recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2026
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2026
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Principal, Hammond Law Firm
2002 - 2008
Partner, Leake & Andersson, LLP
1995 - 2002
Partner, Baus, Hammond & Daly, LLP
1993 - 1995
Associate, Woodley, Williams, Fenet, Boudreaux, Norman & Brown
1990 - 1993
Associate, Hebert, Mouledoux & Bland
1987 - 1990
Head of Economic Crime Unit, Senior Trial Attorney, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
Commercial Law League of AmericaMember
1991 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
1990 - Present
Louisiana Association of Defense CounselMember
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Win for my client
Win for my client
Win for my client
Win for my client
Win for my client
Successful in having prejudgment interest calculation reversed
Win for my client
Education
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Defense Ethics - The Tripartite Relationship between Insurer, Insured and Defense Counsel
2002
Louisiana Uninsured Motorist Law
Publications
2002
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides