Category Archives: Press

Brehm Bell, longtime plaintiff’s lawyer in Bay St. Louis, MS, has joined the firm as Of Counsel

May 8, 2026 | Categories: Pitre, Press

Friedman is pleased to announce that Brehm Bell, a longtime plaintiff’s attorney in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has joined the firm as Of Counsel, further enhancing our ability to serve clients in Southern Mississippi, especially in the Hancock County area. A native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Brehm grew up in Hancock County and earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Jonathan Friedman sworn in to Orleans Parish Criminal District Court

November 1, 2022 | Categories: Courtroom, Friedman, Press

Four magistrate commissioners were sworn in Monday at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, where they will approve arrest warrants, set bail and perform other duties in magistrate court.

Jonathan Friedman, Jay Daniels, Peter Hamilton and Joyce Sallah accepted the positions, which are offered in six-year terms, in a formal ceremony that included speeches by Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Piper Griffin, New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson, City Council members and judges.

David Pitre obtains 1.29 million dollar jury verdict for his client

September 2, 2020 | Categories: Courtroom, Pitre, Press

In what is believed to be one of the nation’s first civil jury trials in the COVID era — and the very first in Mississippi — David Pitre served as lead counsel in a five-day trial in Bay St. Louis (Hancock County). This hotly-contested litigation was defended by several law firms, and there were six attorneys for the defense in the courtroom at all times. Brehm Bell of Bay St. Louis was added as co-counsel for the plaintiff a few weeks prior to trial. Extensive technology was utilized throughout the trial.