Fort Meyers, FL

Celeste A. Gauthier

Celeste A. Gauthier is a partner at Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, holding a law degree from Loyola University Law School. She has served as a law clerk and is active in numerous professional and community organizations.

Robert M. Murphy

Robert M. Murphy co-founded Gauthier Houghtaling LLC in 1974. He served as a judge on the 24th Judicial District Court for 16 years and on the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal for 5 years before rejoining the firm as managing partner in 2018, retiring in 2024.

Skye Sturlese Fantaci

Skye Sturlese Fantaci has twenty years of experience successfully representing clients in first-party property damage claims in Louisiana State and Federal courts. She previously represented insurance companies and served as a Law Clerk in U.S. District Courts.

Henry J. Roth

Henry J. Roth is an attorney at Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, focusing on insurance recovery for commercial policyholders nationwide. He has extensive knowledge of insurance policies and litigation experience.

Matthew J. Bordelon

Matthew J. Bordelon is an Associate Attorney at Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling LLC, specializing in first-party insurance litigation. He joined the firm in 2021 and advocates for policyholders in complex insurance disputes.

Yulia Houghtaling

Yulia Houghtaling joined the firm in 2013 and graduated from Loyola Law School in 2016. She has successfully represented clients in first-party property damage claims, recovering over $100 Million.

Wendell H. Gauthier

Wendell Gauthier was a highly successful trial attorney, known for leading the landmark $206 billion Castano settlement against Big Tobacco. He recovered record-setting judgments for clients in various high-profile cases and received national recognition for his accomplishments.