Overview
Adelaida (Adi) Ferchmin is a member of Lugenbuhl’s Admiralty & Maritime Group, focused on advising clients in a broad range of maritime, insurance and energy matters. Her experience includes representing the interests of domestic and international insurers, marine terminal owners, ship owners, charterers and P&I Clubs on matters related to insurance coverage and defense, personal injuries, vessel collisions, vessel purchases and documentation, and charter party disputes, among others.
Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico and fluent in Spanish, Adi also has a strong working knowledge of Polish and Croatian. Her knowledge of multiple languages and ability to overcome barriers brought on by cultural differences have proven to be effective tools when assisting clients with matters involving international transactions, foreign entities and witnesses.
Outside the Office
Adi enjoys spending time with her daughter and son at their many sporting events and going on long walks with her Australian shepherd.
- Diggs v. DHD Offshore Services, LLC, Civil Action No. 17-cv-01894: Successfully resolved a direct action claim against an insurer by the vessel owner in an offshore personal injury matter.
- Vance Construction Co. v. Tierra South Florida, Civil Action No. 12-cv-80131, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida: Successfully mediated a charter party dispute.
- Equipment Leasing, L.L.C. v. Three Deuces, 2011 U.S. Dist Lexis 82930: Successfully obtained summary judgment recognizing a client’s ownership rights to a vessel under Rule D of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims.
Professional Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Maritime Law Association
- Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association
- Best Lawyers (2023-2024)
- Super Lawyers (2019-2024)
- New Orleans Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” in Admiralty & Maritime Law (2012 -2013 & 2016 -2017, 2023)
- Inside New Orleans Reader’s Favorite “Elite Lawyers” (2022-2023)
- Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (2015-2018)
