Brian D. Katz

Brian Katz is a partner at Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain (HKGC) in New Orleans. For more than two decades, he's helped people rebuild after serious injuries caused by accidents, dangerous products, and unsafe construction sites.

A club I want to belong to

As a kid, my father played old Marx Brothers movies for my brothers and me. While it’s not in any of the movies, there’s a story about Groucho

By Brian D. Katz

/ 28 Aug 2025

I don’t think that means what you think it means

“The Princess Bride” is one of my favorite movies. If you haven’t seen it, you should, but you don’t need to have seen the movie to understand this

By Brian D. Katz

/ 31 Jul 2025

I don’t think that means what you think it means

Learning from history

In a 1948 speech to the British House of Commons, Winston Churchill said that “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” He was paraphrasing George

By Brian D. Katz

/ 30 Jun 2025

We want you!

Picture the old poster of Uncle Sam wearing the white top hat, blue sport coat, and red tie. He’s pointing out to us and saying, “I want you.”

By Brian D. Katz

/ 30 May 2025

The rest of the story

Paul Harvey, an American radio broadcaster for ABC from 1951 to 2008, did a segment called “The Rest of the Story.” He was well known for this segment, which consisted of stories presented as obscure or forgotten facts on a variety of subjects.

By Brian D. Katz

/ 30 Apr 2025

Tort reform season

In Louisiana, we have many seasons. And from mid-April to mid-June, we have the 2025 legislative session. For us, it will be tort reform season.

By Brian D. Katz

/ 31 Mar 2025

But wait! There’s more …

Every time I address this group, I want to again share information about the special opportunities and programs LAJ offers.

By Brian D. Katz

/ 28 Feb 2025

When no one is accountable, no one is safe

Another horrible, shocking murder. This one was linked to three words: “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

By Brian D. Katz

/ 30 Jan 2025

When no one is accountable, no one is safe

‘Ain’t that the truth’

As the holiday season and new year approach, we need to take time to enjoy life outside of work to maintain our well-being and effectiveness. By prioritizing self-care, we can combat the stresses inherent in our profession.

By Brian D. Katz

/ 30 Dec 2024

Low-hanging fruit

I attended a funeral at the end of September that reminded me of the importance of family, friends, and colleagues.

By Brian D. Katz

/ 29 Nov 2024

‘It’s the same damn song’

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This was first written in the 19th century by French novelist Jean-Baptiste Karr.

By Brian D. Katz

/ 30 Oct 2024