Andy Waters

Andy Waters


Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

Recognized since 2026

New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Insurance Law

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Andy Waters represents multinational shipping companies, insurers, and underwriters in maritime and admiralty litigation, including vessel collisions, cargo claims, charter party disputes, personal injuries, and regulatory matters. His practice also encompasses general insurance defense and navigating complex regulatory issues with agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Commerce.

Learn more about Andy’s maritime and international law practice here.

Locations
  • 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor
    New Orleans, LA 70139
  • 1301 McKinney Street, Suite 1400
    Houston, TX 77010
Education
  • Tulane University, J.D.
  • Tulane University, B.S.M.
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2017
Affiliations
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Editor, Briefly Speaking
  • Federal Bar Association - Board of Directors of Young Lawyers Division
  • Maritime Law Association - Member
  • Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute - Member
  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Insurance Law
Awards:
  • Finalist for Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel 2024 Frank L. Maraist Award

Publications

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