Amanda Collura-Day

Amanda Collura-Day defends the rights of clients faced with complex toxic tort and mass tort actions, general business and commercial litigation, and appellate advocacy at the highest levels of practice. Among her clients are Fortune 500 companies, privately held businesses, and individuals involved in industry sectors ranging from petrochemical and engineering to technology, pharmaceutical, and gambling/entertainment.

From venue analysis through litigation, at trial, and on appeal, Amanda is that advocate who knows how to apply and leverage the law and the Louisiana court system to her client’s advantage. Amanda has set and stays fully briefed on evolving legal precedents that could impact her clients and their respective markets. She brings proven skill to resolving major class action litigation involving chemical exposures and catastrophic accidents.

On attack or defense and before state and federal court and involving single and multi-plaintiff claims, class actions, and multidistrict litigations, Amanda is among the most efficient and exacting legal strategists, case managers, and brief writers at the firm. She is valued for her ability to quickly analyze the many moving parts of major claims in real-time and for designing and executing litigation strategy in and out of court – ably guiding clients through the many decisions associated with filing, litigating, trying, and appealing high-stakes claims. Notably, she is skilled in articulating how complex legal theory is applied to her client’s case, as well as when an exception can be made.

Moreover, Amanda remains committed to the highest level of personal attention and dedication to those she serves. A smart and endlessly energized advocate with laser-sharp focus who can go the distance, Amanda’s work ethic and drive to succeed are among her greatest strengths. She leaves ‘no stone unturned’ when safeguarding client rights. Her absolute professionalism and respect for everyone around her – including opposing counsel –is that much more effective because she is reasonable, prepared, and always fact-based.

In addition, Amanda is among the go-to appellate advisors at the firm. Her experience includes appellate consultation from the inception of litigation, through pre-trial, trial, and post-trial motion practice and an informed assessment of the likely chances for success on appeal. She is skilled in ensuring appellate arguments are preserved throughout the litigation process and at trial and fluent in the procedural and judicial aspects of what it takes to succeed before the Louisiana Court of Appeals and specific appellate judges across the First and Second Circuits. Amanda understands that there are many issues that can be argued on appeal, however, she believes in leading with only those arguments that will impact and persuade the court in her client’s favor.