About Peirce A. Hammond II

Peirce A. Hammond II is a top-rated trial lawyer and the founder of Hammond Law Firm LLC in New Orleans, Louisiana. Licensed since 1987, Mr. Hammond has dedicated his career to representing individuals and families harmed by negligence on land and at sea. His practice covers a wide range of personal injury cases, with a particular emphasis on maritime and admiralty law, making him a trusted resource for those injured in boating and offshore accidents.

What He Does

Mr. Hammond represents clients in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases across Louisiana and beyond, including:

• Maritime and admiralty law, including boating and offshore accidents
• Truck and automobile accidents
• Catastrophic injuries and brain injury claims
• Premises liability and unsafe property cases
• Railroad and transportation accidents
• Wrongful death litigation
• Insurance coverage and bad faith insurance disputes

He is also highly experienced in insurance law, including accident, disability, and casualty coverage, and takes on both first- and third-party insurance companies that put profits over people.

Why He’s Different

Mr. Hammond is known for his commitment to his clients’ well-being, guiding them through some of the most challenging times of their lives. He combines technical knowledge of complex insurance and maritime law with compassion and persistence, ensuring that his clients’ rights are fully protected. His reputation for integrity, preparation, and strong advocacy has earned him respect from judges, peers, and opponents alike.

Recognition & Leadership

• Named among Top Lawyers in New Orleans by New Orleans Magazine
• AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell – the highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethics
• “Superb” rating on Avvo
• Selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers (2020–2025)

Education

• Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1987
• University of Alabama, B.A. in English and History, 1984

Admissions

• Louisiana, 1987
• U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Professional Memberships

• Maritime Law Association of the United States
• Commercial Law League of America
• Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
• American Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute