Galen M. Hair

Bar / Professional Activity

• Southern District of Florida, 2021
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2010
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 2010
• Massachusetts, 2009
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2015
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2010
• Louisiana, 2010
• Greater New Orleans Executives Association, 2014
• U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2010
• New York, 2010
• Florida

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Insurance Claim HQ secured a $9.85 million verdict on behalf of First Assembly of God Church in Leesville, Louisiana, after Church Mutual Insurance Company delayed, denied, and underpaid the church’s Hurricane Laura claim. Tried by Hair Shunnarah Trial Attorneys and affirmed in full by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the $9.85 million judgment includes additional damages, statutory penalties, and attorneys’ fees, with the court rejecting the insurer’s arguments and reinforcing Louisiana’s strong bad-faith protections. The result underscores the firm’s commitment to holding insurers accountable and delivering meaningful outcomes for policyholders facing prolonged and unjust claims disputes., 2025
• Verdict of $1.1 million where carrier initially paid $62,000., 2020
• Verdict of $1.8 million where carrier initially paid zero., 2019
• Settlement of $2.5 million where initial offer from the carrier was zero., 2021

Representative Clients

• Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 2020
• First Assembly of God, 2020
• Church of the King, 2020

Transactions

• Negotiated millions in mass settlements from Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta, 2021

Special Licenses / Certifications

• Louisiana State Licensed Notary

Pro bono / Community Service

• We represent a select few homeowners pro bono when their insurance carriers have not paid them appropriately., 2021

Educational Background

• Boston University, Bachelor of Music, cum laude, 2006

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• In “Picking Up The Pieces,” attorney and national best-selling author Galen Hair explains in simple language and through real stories how to deal with life after disaster strikes. Many times the aftereffects can be more challenging than the actual storm. You need help but aren’t sure where to turn. Galen and his team have endured some of the fiercest storms, so they understand what you are going through. They invest their days helping people like you get the settlement you deserve and put your life back together. Survive your property insurance claim.Inside you’ll learn: > Why you need to file a property claim > Who adjusters are and how they really work> How to avoid being taken advantage of by vendors> The facts about temporary accommodations> And much moreLiving through a disaster is bad enough. Fighting your insurance company makes it worse. Don’t do it alone. Read this book and then let Galen Hair and his team help you survive your property insurance claim., Author, Picking Up the Pieces: Surviving your property insurance claim, Book, Legal, Insurance, Storm Restoration, 2021

Honors

• Top 10 Bad Faith Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
• General Maurice Hirsch Award, 2009 - Present
• Dean's Scholarship
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
• Magna cum laude, Tulane Law School, 2009
• Tulane 34 Award, 2009 - Present
• Pro Bono Publico Award
• Mitchell Franklin Award
• Post-Graduate Fellow, Tulane Law School Domestic Violence Clinic, Tulane Law School
• Top Lawyers of 2014 as published by New Orleans Magazine
• Ruby Vale Moot Court
• Scarlet Key Society
• Tulane Law Review, Articles Editor, Tulane Law School, 2007 - 2009

Awards

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Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Industry Groups

• Property Insurance