Nicholas A. Blanda - Lafayette, LA
Attorney at Anderson Blanda & Saltzman
Trucking Accidents Lawyers in Lafayette, LA
1500 Camellia Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70508
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Lafayette Trucking Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trucking Accidents
- Automobile Accidents
- Maritime & Offshore
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Onshore / Industrial Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
Attorney Information
Overview
Nicholas A. Blanda represents clients throughout Louisiana, Texas and the Gulf Coast, specializing in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from maritime/offshore accidents, trucking/18-wheeler accidents, automobile accidents, onshore/industrial accidents, products liability, and premises defect.
Mr. Blanda was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is a graduate of St. Thomas More High School and Louisiana State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2000. Mr. Blanda attended Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he received a Juris Doctorate in 2004.
After graduating from law school, he was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2004 and accepted a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Richard T. Haik, Sr., former Chief Judge of the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana. After finishing his federal clerkship, he joined the Anderson Law Office (now Anderson Blanda & Saltzman) in 2005.
An accomplished trial lawyer, Mr. Blanda is consistently recognized by his peers for his achievements, including:
- Rated "AV Preeminent" in the field of Personal Injury Litigation by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
- Recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers in the field of personal injury litigation (2017-present)
- Recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the field of personal injury litigation (2014-2016)
- Elected as Fellow - Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society comprised of plaintiff attorneys, defense attorneys, and members of the judiciary. Fellows are selected and invited after being evaluated by their peers for effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work, along with ethical reputation. Membership is limited to less than 1% of lawyers in America.
- Elected for inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers - Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications based on case results and professionalism.
- Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, an exclusive designation for trial lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership.
- Top Lawyers in Acadiana - Admiralty & Maritime Law.
- Top Lawyers in Acadiana - Product Liability Litigation.
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Lifetime Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Lifetime Member
- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Mr. Blanda is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Louisiana Association of Justice, the American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Lafayette Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Duhe Inn of Court and Tiger Athletic Foundation.
In his free time, Mr. Blanda enjoys fishing, hunting and LSU sports. He resides in Lafayette with his wife, Lauren Daigle Blanda, and their three children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rated "AV Preeminent" in the field of Personal Injury Litigation by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
- Recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers in the field of personal injury litigation (2017-present)
- Recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the field of personal injury litigation (2014-2016)
- Elected for inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers - Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications based on case results and professionalism.
- Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, an exclusive designation for trial lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership.
- Top Lawyers in Acadiana - Admiralty & Maritime Law.
- Top Lawyers in Acadiana - Product Liability Litigation.
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Lifetime Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Lifetime Member
- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Other Sources of Feedback About Nicholas A. Blanda
Included on the 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Loyola University New Orleans School of Law,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, May, 2004
Juris Doctorate
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Loyola University New Orleans School of Law,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, May, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, December, 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Major: History - St. Thomas More High School
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Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, December, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Hon. Richard T. Haik, Sr. Chief Judge Unites States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Judicial Clerk, 2004 - 2005
Representative Cases
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New v. Texas Petroleum Investment Company, 2019 WL 4858325 (E.D. La. 2019)
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Dauterive v. Guilbeau Marine Logistics, 2018 WL 3435422 (W.D. La. 2018)
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Dauterive v. Guilbeau Marine Logistics, 2018 WL 3414595 (W.D. La. 2018)
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Maillet v. Gulf Crane Services, Inc., et al, 2018 WL 1722969 (W.D. La. 2018)
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Louviere v. W&T Offshore, Inc., et al, 2018 WL 1566864 (W.D. La. 2018)
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Louviere v. W&T Offshore, Inc., et al, 2018 WL 1476242 (W.D. La. 2018)
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Maillet v. Gulf Crane Services, Inc., et al, 2018 WL 770825 (W.D. La. 2018)
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McBride, et al v. Estis Well Service, L.L.C., 853 F.3d 777 (5th Cir. 2017)
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McBride v. Estis Well Service, Inc., 768 F.3d 382, 384 (5th Cir. 2014) (en banc)
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Poirrier v. Baker Hughes, Inc. 2014 WL 2801328 (W.D. La. 2014)
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King v. Ink's of Concordia Street Inc., 2014 WL 1689932 (W.D. La. 2014)
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In re Flugence, 738 F.3d 126 (5th Cir. 11/22/2013)
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Flugence v. Axis Surplus Ins. Co., 2012 WL 6726692 (W.D. La. 2012)
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Thibeaux v. Merit Energy Co., LLC, 920 F. Supp. 2d 706 (W.D. La. 2013)
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Domingue v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 2012 WL 5996989 (W.D. La. 2012)
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Domingue v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 2012 WL 5996999 (W.D. La. 2012)
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Fruge v. Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., 883 F.Supp.2d 692 (W.D. La. 2012)
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Domingue v. Chevron USA Inc., 2012 WL 3744669 (W.D. La. 2012)
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Cormier v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2012 WL 394300 (W.D. La. 2012)
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Guidry v. Allstate Ins. Co., 11–517 (La. App. 3rd Cir. 12/21/11), 83 So.3d 91, writ denied, 12–225 (La. 3/30/12), 85 So.3d 121
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Mike Hooks, Inc. v. Eskridge, 2011 WL 888117 (W.D. La. 2011)
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Fruge v. Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., 724 F.Supp.2d 631 (W.D. La. 2010)
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Landry v. Island Operating Co. Inc., 2009 WL 3241560 (W.D. La. 2009)
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Navarre v. Southwest Contractors, L.L.C., 2008 WL 4801717 (La. App. 3rd Cir., 11/5/08)
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Lafayette Parish Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Louisiana Association of Justice
- Lafayette Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Duhe Inn of Court
- Tiger Athletic Foundation
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Contact
1500 Camellia Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: 337-233-3366
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.andersonblanda.com/
Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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