New Orleans plaintiff attorneys · Est. 2001

On your side.
By your side.

Two attorneys. One team. Committed to New Orleans. As a husband-and-wife team, Patrick and Suzy Hufft bring two legal minds and a shared commitment to every case.

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635 St. Charles Avenue · New Orleans
Personal attention 77 combined years of experience Serving Louisiana since 2001
A family built on Louisiana law

Deep roots.
Personal commitment.

Hufft & Hufft, APLC is a boutique husband-and-wife plaintiff law firm grounded in personal service, humility, and a genuine commitment to the people of Louisiana. Founded in 2001, the firm has built its reputation through decades of hard work, careful preparation, and real results for injured clients and their families.

The firm's roots run deep in Louisiana's legal tradition. Patrick Hufft's father, Judge Preston Hufft of Plaquemines Parish, shaped the family's early understanding of justice, responsibility, and service to the community — values that remain at the heart of the practice today.

The next generation has followed. The Huffts' three children have passed the bar and are working attorneys, carrying the family's commitment to the law into a new chapter of the firm's history.

Our office is located in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District, inside the historic Lambert-Gallier Inn at 635 St. Charles Avenue — a landmark building dating to the 1800s that reflects the city's character and the firm's longstanding ties to the community.

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What we handle

Your story. Our focus.

Serious injury and wrongful death representation across Louisiana—on land, at sea, and in medical settings.

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Personal injury

Representation when negligence causes harm.

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Representation when negligence causes harm. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Auto accidents

Advocacy after car and truck collisions.

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Advocacy after car and truck collisions. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Maritime law & offshore injury

Representation for injuries on the water and offshore.

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Representation for injuries on the water and offshore. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Medical malpractice

Careful attention to injuries involving medical care.

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Careful attention to injuries involving medical care. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Property damage & premises liability

Claims involving property loss and unsafe conditions.

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Claims involving property loss and unsafe conditions. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Product liability

Representation involving injuries from defective products.

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Representation involving injuries from defective products. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Wrongful death

Guidance for families facing the loss of a loved one.

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Guidance for families facing the loss of a loved one. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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Workers’ compensation

Help with claims arising from workplace injuries.

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Help with claims arising from workplace injuries. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
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General litigation

A considered strategy for civil disputes.

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A considered strategy for civil disputes. Hufft & Hufft represents individuals and families across Louisiana. Discuss your situation ↗
The attorneys

Two legal minds.
One shared commitment.

Meet Patrick and Suzy Hufft, the husband-and-wife team behind the firm.

Patrick H. Hufft, founding attorney
Founding attorney

Patrick H. Hufft

Pat Hufft comes from a family with a deep tradition of public service and the law. His father, Judge Preston Hufft, served in Plaquemines Parish — shaping Pat’s early understanding of justice, responsibility, and what it means to serve others. Over more than three decades of practice, Pat has carried those values into every case he handles, with a particular focus in the fields of maritime, medical malpractice, premise liability, and truck/auto accidents.

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Clients know him as a thoughtful and hardworking attorney who listens closely, speaks plainly, and works diligently to protect their interests. His legal experience is matched by a genuine concern for the people who walk through the firm’s doors.

Education & admissions

  • B.S. in Finance, Louisiana State University
  • J.D., Loyola University College of Law
  • Admitted to Practice in Louisiana

Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated — Peers & Judiciary
  • Top Lawyers
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • Super Lawyers
  • Top Rated Lawyers — Times-Picayune
Suzy Hufft, founding attorney
Founding attorney

Suzy Hufft

Suzy Hufft has dedicated her career to representing injured plaintiffs across Louisiana. A Vanderbilt graduate and Loyola-trained attorney, she has tried and settled hundreds of cases in maritime personal injury, employment law, auto accidents, and workplace injuries. Her clients benefit from an attorney who listens carefully, prepares thoroughly, and fights for the result they deserve.

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Together with Patrick, Suzy has built a practice grounded in trust, personal attention, and a commitment to obtaining the best result for each client. She is known for her thoroughness, her warmth, and her dedication to Louisiana families. She is a relentless advocate for her clients in the field of truck/auto accidents, maritime personal injury, employment law, and workplace injuries.

Education & admissions

  • B.A. in Communication, Vanderbilt University, Cum Laude
  • J.D., Loyola University College of Law
  • Admitted to Practice in Louisiana

Recognition

  • Loyola Law School Award for Maritime Personal Injury
  • Loyola Law School Award for Uniform Commercial Code
  • Lawyers of Distinction
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Considered. Committed. Human.

Good counsel starts
with a conversation.

You deserve to understand your options and feel heard at every step.

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First, we listen.

Space to tell your story and share your concerns.

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Then, we make a plan.

Thorough preparation, disciplined strategy, and a willingness to take cases to trial.

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We move forward, together.

Direct access to your attorneys and personal attention throughout your case.

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Rooted in Louisiana.
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Connected to our community.
Verdicts & settlements

Preparation with purpose.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.

$7.25MPremises Liability
$5.5MMaritime Injury
$3.8MHighway Design
$2.9MProduct Liability
$2.7MMedical Malpractice
$1.7MAuto Accident
$3.4MMaritime Death
Your next chapter starts here

You don’t have to figure
it all out alone.

Start with your questions. We’ll start by listening.

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Get in touch

Every case begins
with a conversation.

We welcome inquiries from individuals and families who have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. There is no obligation.

“Our mission is to provide quality legal representation to each client and obtain the best result for their sustained injuries.”
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Visit our office

635 St. Charles Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70130
Lambert-Gallier Inn
Central Business District

Call the firm504-522-9413 ↗

Fax: 504-586-9945

Please call to discuss your inquiry. Sending an inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation must be agreed upon in writing.

A little clarity

Questions are
a good place to start.

What should I bring to a consultation?

Useful items may include photographs, incident reports, insurance correspondence, and a timeline of events. You can start a conversation even if you do not have every document.

What happens during the first conversation?

A first conversation is an opportunity to explain what happened, ask questions, and discuss whether the matter fits the firm’s practice. Representation begins only after the firm agrees to take your case.

How are legal fees handled?

Fees and responsibility for case expenses should be discussed before representation begins and set out in a written agreement. Arrangements depend on the matter.

Can I ask a question before deciding?

Yes. A consultation can help you understand the next steps before deciding whether to proceed. Call Hufft & Hufft at 504-522-9413 to discuss your inquiry.