the trial lawyers. The city is awash with writ-writing attorneys -- most from Louisiana but some nationally recognizable -- looking to profit from the misery inflicted by nature. Already, they have filed class-action lawsuits against the oil and natural gas industry, insurance companies and governments. More suits are coming, with possible defendants including relief agencies such as the American Red Cross. ("Thanks for your help. See you in court.") The lure is the "prospect of big settlements," The Baltimore Sun reports. Among the more lecherous litigators is Joseph Larre. He normally handles criminal cases, but his 300 clients were evacuated...
