Litigation Practice

Our lawyers handle all types of complex litigation at home, across the nation, and around the globe. We pride ourselves in taking the hard cases and representing our clients with integrity and unrivaled tenacity. The firm’s litigators approach cases by balancing creative solutions with managed risk, and they never back down from a challenge.

Clients and peers have consistently recognized our lawyers for their experience, professionalism, and innovation. In the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, Best Lawyers® recognized the firm with a “First-Tier Ranking” in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Right/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Municipal, Litigation – Securities, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, and Securities Regulation. Additionally, Chambers & Partners has recognized our partners as top practitioners in their fields, and many of our attorneys are listed annually in The Best Lawyers in America®, the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®, Louisiana Super Lawyers®, and Super Lawyers® Louisiana Rising Stars.

Our practice areas include:

Appellate Group

We handle appeals for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation across many subject matters. Learn more

Bankruptcy and Restructuring

The firm's Restructuring and Bankruptcy team provides innovative solutions to enhance value and minimize costs and risks for our clients. Learn more

Class Actions/Mass Actions/MDLs

We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in class action and/or mass action litigation. Learn more

Construction

Our practice includes all aspects of construction litigation. Learn more

Employment

We regularly represent clients and offer advice in employment and labor matters. Learn more

Environmental

We represent landowners, corporations, and individuals in a wide array of environmental matters. Learn more

Fraudulent Transfer and Specialized Bankruptcy Litigation

We regularly represent clients and offer advice in fraudulent transfers and other specialized bankruptcy matters. Learn more

Governmental Securities Litigation

We often represent governmental and municipal entities in complex commercial litigation. Learn more

Insurance Coverage

We regularly represent policyholders in insurance coverage disputes against their insurers. Learn more

International Arbitration

The firm has built upon its decades of experience representing claimants in domestic commercial arbitration to expand our practice into international arbitration. Learn more

Lender Liability

Fishman Haygood represents borrowers and other financial counterparties in litigation against financial institutions. Learn more

Media/First Amendment

We maintain a vibrant First Amendment and media practice. Learn more

Ponzi/Banking Schemes

We regularly represent individuals who have unknowingly invested in what turns out to be Ponzi schemes. Learn more

Pro Bono and Civic Engagement

We encourage our lawyers to give their time to projects that benefit the community. Learn more

Real Estate Litigation

We have handled a variety of matters relating to real estate development, investment, leasing, zoning, and land use. Learn more

Securities and Antitrust

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors and issuers in litigation and arbitrations across the nation. Learn more

Tax

We represent the State of Louisiana in corporate income and franchise tax matters. Learn more