About
Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, founded in 1982 and based in Metairie, LA, is a civil litigation firm focused on first‑party business insurance and complex disputes. The firm represents businesses and property owners nationwide in insurance coverage, business interruption, natural disaster claims, commercial property damage, and related contract and class action matters. Services include policy review, claims management, and litigation, with free case evaluations available.
The firm reports more than $4.8 billion in settlements and verdicts, including substantial hurricane-related recoveries from Katrina, Ike, Laura, and Delta. Its claims team has processed over $3.7 billion in property insurance claims for owners, real estate investment trusts, and property management companies throughout the United States. Legacy matters tied to the firm include leadership in major class actions and significant business litigation results.
Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling maintains offices in Metairie, Louisiana; Los Angeles, California; and Miami, Florida (by appointment), and serves clients nationwide.