Bennett McNamara has joined J. Price McNamara: Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Attorneys as an attorney, the firm announced on September 26, 2026. Bennett is the son of founding attorney J. Price McNamara, and his arrival brings a second generation of the McNamara family into the firm's work representing people fighting insurance companies over denied benefits.
Bennett McNamara joined the firm after beginning his legal career in insurance defense. He earned his J.D. and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, magna cum laude, from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2023 and is licensed to practice in Louisiana, with additional admissions in federal courts throughout Texas. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Shelly Dick at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana for two years, where he gained insight into numerous types of federal litigation, including several ERISA-related matters.
"The timing couldn't have been better. I was turning away people needing our services to assure that current clients got the time and attention their cases deserved. Having Bennett join our mission and hit the ground running after clerking for a federal judge has been a godsend," said J. Price McNamara.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside my father doing the impactful work that he's become so passionate about. The people we represent are facing complicated obstacles during difficult times in their lives, and it's energizing to be working for such a worthy cause," said Bennett McNamara.
J. Price McNamara: Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Attorneys represents clients in ERISA claims, long-term disability insurance disputes and life and AD&D insurance denials. The firm has offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas, and represents clients throughout the Gulf South and, through its ERISA practice, across the country.
This expansion matters for policyholders because ERISA claims and disability insurance disputes are complex, and having additional legal firepower can mean more denied-benefit victims get representation. The firm's willingness to hire a second-generation attorney with federal clerkship experience signals a commitment to taking on insurers nationwide. For readers dealing with denied claims, this development may provide a new avenue for legal recourse. For the insurance industry, it represents a continued challenge from a firm dedicated to holding companies accountable. As benefit denials remain a widespread problem, the addition of Bennett McNamara could tip the scales for clients in Louisiana, Texas, and beyond.
