Whalen
				R.
				Stephen

Stephen R. Whalen

Partner in Baton Rouge

Stephen Whalen is a partner attorney at the Baton Rouge office of Breazeale Sachse. Steve's principal area of practice is casualty litigation. His experience includes asbestos litigation, medical malpractice, 1983 litigation, general tort litigation and workers' compensation. He represents clients in both state and federal courts.

Admissions

  • Texas
  • Louisiana
  • Federal District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana; 1997
  • Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; 2007
  • Federal District Court for the Western District of Louisiana; 1997
  • Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas; 1993
  • Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; 1993

Education

  • Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1990
  • Louisiana State University, B.S., 1986
  • Tulane University, 1982-1984

Memberships & Activities

  • Texas Bar Association
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Baton Rouge Bar Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (Since 2018)
  • AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated.

Cases

  • Represents a Fortune 100 company in toxic tort litigation involving alleged injurious exposure to asbestos.
  • Represents owner and operator of recreation parks against allegation involving operations and maintenance of facilities.
  • Represented sugar mills in Louisiana involving alleged injurious exposure to asbestos. Also assisted in locating ancient insurance policies for eventual coverage of claims.
  • Represented insurers and policy holders in insurance coverage disputes involving automobile and commercial liability claims.
  • Successfully defended owner and operator of exotic animal exhibit against allegations of negligent design of tour wagons.
  • Represented maintenance contractor in wrongful death claim arising out of alleged failure of equipment during plant operations