Appellate Group
We handle appeals for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation across many subject matters. Learn more
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 2023, U.S News & World Report and Best Lawyers® awarded the firm a “First-Tier Ranking” in the areas of Appeals, Bet-the-Company, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Right/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, First Amendment, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, Municipal Litigation, and Securities Litigation. 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:
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
Consumer Class Action Defense
Our consumer class action litigation team has successfully defeated multiple putative consumer class actions through carefully crafted litigation strategies. 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
We regularly represent individuals and businesses in disputes with their lenders or swap counterparties alleging breaches of contract, fiduciary duty, misrepresentation and fraud. 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
We encourage our lawyers to give their time to projects that benefit the community. Learn more
Public Bid/Procurement
We often handle matters arising under Louisiana statutes governing public works contracts and public procurement contracts. 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
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