Peter Wanek has received Martindale Hubbell's highest "AV" rating.  Prior to joining McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo, Hardy, McDaniel & Welch, Peter Wanek practiced with the firm of Hulse & Wanek, specializing in professional liability defense with an emphasis in construction law.

Mr. Wanek’s practice focuses on general insurance defense, with particular areas of specialization including commercial and business litigation, maritime, transportation law, labor/employment law, professional liability, director and officer, construction law, and international law.  He has participated in numerous trials in state and federal courts.

Education

B.A., Economics and European History, Washington & Lee University, 1990.

J.D., Tulane University School of Law, 1994.

Admitted

State of Louisiana Trial and Appellate Court

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal

State of Texas Trial and Appellate

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Memberships

The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

Louisiana Bar Association

New Orleans Bar Association