Garret S. DeReus is an experienced civil rights and personal injury attorney with over a decade of litigation experience. As a partner at Bizer & DeReus, Mr. DeReus has dedicated his career to litigation and advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated. Mr. DeReus handles civil rights cases, personal injury claims, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. He has successfully handled more than 500 civil rights cases and has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, from pre-litigation development through appellate work. His civil rights practice encompasses prisoner rights, disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, excessive force, education access, and government accountability cases. Mr. DeReus serves as lead counsel in high-stakes federal litigation and has secured significant victories at both the trial and appellate levels. Notable achievements include successful appeals to the Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits, with the Tenth Circuit establishing favorable precedent regarding the repeated violations doctrine in a Title II ADA case. In January 2024, Mr. DeReus first-chaired a federal jury trial in a First Amendment case that resulted in a plaintiff verdict, securing $205,000 in damages. Mr. DeReus has successfully opposed challenges from major corporations, including a groundbreaking ADA case against Uber Technologies for wheelchair accessibility. He has negotiated over 200 settlements, consent decrees, and judgments, including systemic changes to New Orleans' public transportation system that made the historic St. Charles Avenue Streetcar accessible to wheelchair users. Mr. DeReus earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School in 2013 as a Dean's Scholarship Recipient and his B.B.A. from The George Washington University in 2010, graduating summa cum laude.

Attorney Vincent Trombatore is a problem solver. Practicing in the areas of business, intellectual property and entertainment, Vincent utilizes his knowledge of law and technology to find the most efficient solutions for his client’s needs, while creating personable, trusting relationships with clients and colleagues. As a native of the Lafayette, Louisiana, area, Vincent grew up with a love of food and culture, and naturally found himself in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he attended law school at Loyola University. With his bachelors in Science, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Political Science, Vincent became immersed in intellectual property law, a melding of technology and law. Following his love of culture, Vincent studied Comparative Intellectual Property Law in Munich, Germany, in Santa Clara University’s study abroad program and interned at the prestigious Zimmermann & Partner law firm there in Munich, Germany. Since graduating from Loyola University, Vincent has practiced in the areas of business and intellectual property, helping clients obtain and protect their brands and intellectual property, while navigating legal pitfalls and obstacles found in everyday business. As an Of Counsel Attorney with LaBorde Legal Group, Vincent looks forward to helping resolve your legal problems with a fresh look and unparalleled customer service.

Deidre Peterson is a practicing lawyer in the state of Louisiana. Attorney Peterson received her J.D. from Marquette University in 1987.