Litigation Practice

“Fishman Haygood LLP possesses a strong litigation group noted for its versatile civil disputes practice. Its expertise includes defending clients in disputes relating to bankruptcy and breaches of fiduciary duty, among others. The firm has further expertise in bringing high value recovery actions against broker-dealers and investment advisers. The team also handle disputes connected to Ponzi schemes as well as representing government bodies seeking recovery of taxes. The firm is also noted for its significant First Amendment capabilities. It is expert in working with clients from the construction, media and real estate sectors, among others. It offers first class and extensive experience in the representation of plaintiffs.” —Chambers and Partners USA (2024)

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 firm and its 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. Chambers & Partners USA ranked the firm Band 1 in Louisiana for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Litigation: General Commercial, Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs, and Litigation: Securities, as well as Band 3 in Environment, for 2024.

Additionally, Chambers has recognized our partners as top practitioners in their fields, and many of our attorneys are listed annually in The Best Lawyers in America^® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America^®, as well as Louisiana Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® Louisiana Rising Stars.

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