Gordon Arata
About Gordon Arata
Gordon Arata is a leading law firm with 33 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 40 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1995. 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 Gordon Arata has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Labor Law - Management, and Administrative / Regulatory Law.
Gordon Arata 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. Gordon Arata has 40 rankings in practice areas including: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Construction, Mining Law, and Oil and Gas 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 Gordon Arata's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Houston, Texas
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- New Orleans, Louisiana
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