Chaffe McCall LLP
About Chaffe McCall LLP
Chaffe McCall LLP is a leading law firm with 36 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 30 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2006. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Chaffe McCall LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Construction Law, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Project Finance Law, Real Estate Law, and Transportation Law.
Chaffe McCall LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Chaffe McCall LLP has 35 rankings in practice areas including: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Chaffe McCall LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Houston, Texas
- New Orleans, Louisiana
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During law school, David was a member of the Law Review from 1985-1987 and served as Articles/Comments Editor from 1986-1987. He served as law clerk to the Honorable Louis M. Phillips, Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. David's practice has centered on bankruptcy law and commercial litigation. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and extensive experience in bankruptcy court litigation. He has successfully represented debtors, ...
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