LAMMICO In-House Law Firm
Schroeder & Trahan
LAMMICO's in-house law firm, Schroeder & Trahan, is dedicated to defending LAMMICO policyholder medical malpractice claims in Louisiana. Since 1986, our in-house attorneys have aggressively defended our insureds.
"My attorney...became thoroughly familiar with every detail of the patient, the problem and my involvement. [She] then guided me through a successful panel opinion. She spent countless hours in preparation. She had great expert witnesses. I could not believe how well she handled the plaintiff's attorney. I cannot tell you how proud I am to have LAMMICO as my malpractice insurer. You can thank [my attorney] for saving the company $1 million-plus. I can thank her for saving my pride and reputation."
- Louisiana Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist
Meet The Team
Deborah Deo Gracias Trahan
Schroeder & Trahan
Director of Legal / Trial Attorney
Ms. Trahan received her law degree from Louisiana State University Law School in 1993. She has been representing LAMMICO insureds since 1994. She was a part of LAMMICO’s in-house counsel for eight years before opening her own practice, Deborah Deo Gracias Trahan, L.L.C, in 2008, while continuing to be a part of LAMMICO’s outside legal team. In 2018, Ms. Trahan rejoined the firm bringing more than 25 years of experience to LAMMICO.
Raymond R. Egan, III
Schroeder & Trahan
Trial Attorney
Mr. Egan is a 1993 graduate of Louisiana State University Law School and has more than 20 years’ trial experience in civil and criminal law. Before coming to LAMMICO, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish and was a partner at a New Orleans-based law firm where he tried over 100 judge and jury trials. Mr. Egan is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also licensed in Mississippi and Texas.
Tonya K. Gallaspy
Schroeder & Trahan
Staff Counsel
Ms. Gallaspy received her law degree from Louisiana State University Law School in 1992. She practiced law in the Baton Rouge area before working as a Staff Attorney in the 22nd Judicial District Court for over 25 years. Ms. Gallaspy joined Schroeder & Trahan in March of 2021.
Rebecca “Becky” Beck
Schroeder & Trahan
Staff Counsel
Ms. Beck initially earned an associate's degree in nursing before receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She subsequently earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University followed by a Master of Science in Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans. In 2008, she earned her J.D. from Loyola University. Before joining Schroeder & Trahan, Ms. Beck previously worked for Chehardy Sherman Williams, where her practice focused on medical malpractice defense.
Shelly S. Howat
Schroeder & Trahan
Staff Counsel
Ms. Howat is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, having earned a J.D. from the College of Law in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2002. Upon graduating from law school, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jay C. Zainey in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. After completing her clerkship, she joined Adams and Reese LLP, where she became a Partner. She practiced there as a litigator for more than 17 years and has extensive experience representing healthcare providers. She first-chaired numerous trials, obtaining defense verdicts for her clients in the vast majority. Ms. Howat joined Schroeder & Trahan in 2024.
For new claims, call the Claim Department at 800.452.2120. Read more about claims here.