New Orleans, LA -- Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a leading litigation, regulatory, and corporate law firm with a national reach, is pleased to announce the elevation of Brian W. Harrell as Managing Partner of the firm's Louisiana practice, based out of the New Orleans hub. With this new role, Mr. Harrell will oversee all attorneys and business operations throughout the state, furthering QPWB's mission to deliver unparalleled legal services across the nation.

Brian W. Harrell brings to his new role more than two decades of legal expertise, primarily focusing on insurance defense litigation. His proficiency spans a wide range of specialties, including construction and casualty litigation, first and third-party insurance coverage, products liability, bad faith litigation, complex commercial litigation, professional liability, workers' compensation defense, and toxic tort litigation, with a particular emphasis on asbestos and hearing loss cases.

Before his elevation, Mr. Harrell played pivotal roles across various law firms in Louisiana, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise in construction litigation, casualty litigation, and hurricane defense litigation. His adept representation of the nation's largest insurance companies, business owners, and Fortune 500 companies has been instrumental in managing complex claims in both state and federal courts. Mr. Harrell's comprehensive approach to litigation, from initial filing through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals, has solidified his reputation as a distinguished attorney in his field.

Mr. Harrell, a Louisiana State University alum, graduated with degrees in Political Science and Philosophy before earning his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School. Licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas, he is an active member of several bar associations, including the Louisiana, Texas, American, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Federal Bar Associations.

Upon his appointment, Mr. Harrell expressed, "I am exceedingly proud to be named Managing Partner for the State of Louisiana. At QPWB, we believe that which makes us different makes us better throughout Louisiana and beyond. As a full-service law firm with nearly 500 attorneys in 36 offices nationwide, we are uniquely positioned to offer our clients a different perspective with better results. I look forward to sharing our 'It's All About Different' philosophy with existing and new clients alike."

QPWB's commitment to innovation and excellence is encapsulated in its slogan, "It's All About DIFFERENT(R)." With Mr. Harrell at the helm of the Louisiana practice, the firm is poised to enhance its delivery of legal services, reinforcing its position as a leader in the legal industry, not just in Louisiana but across the United States.

About QPWB

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is the largest minority and women-owned law firm in the nation with jurisdiction in 45 states and territories in the U.S. allowing us to serve a broad spectrum of industries with over 100 areas of practice. Our lawyers provide representation for businesses and their leaders in litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters.