Mr. Masinter's practice focuses on contentious, complex litigation while concentrating primarily in the areas of business litigation, and securities litigation and arbitration. He also handles cases involving corporate disputes, breach of contract claims and unfair trade practices. Mr. Masinter is Chair of the firm's Litigation Section and Co-Chair of the Securities Practice Group. He joined Stone Pigman in 1990.
Paul J. Masinter
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Securities Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Securities / Capital Markets Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New Orleans.
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Securities Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Securities / Capital Markets Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New Orleans.
Biography
Locations
Education
- Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1987
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Business and Corporate Litigation Committee of the ABA Business Law Section - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Securities, New Orleans (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
Awards:
- In 2011, Mr. Masinter was named as a Leader in Law by New Orleans CityBusiness. Mr. Masinter has been named to the Best Lawyers in American and Louisiana Super Lawyers, and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He also was listed in New Orleans magazine as
Additional Information
Case History
Cases
- Firefighters' Retirement Sys, et al v. Citco Group Limited, et al
Representing an investment advisory firm in a Securities Fraud/Negligence/Breach of Contract claim.
- Morgan Keegan v. Consulting Setrvices Group, LLC
Represented an investment advisory firm in a Third-Party Demand claim arising out of a Securities Fraud/Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Negligence claim against Morgan Keegan and related companies.
- Client Network Service, Inc. v. State of Louisiana, et al.
Representing a computer services firm in a Bad Faith Breach of Contract claim against the State of Louisiana and related entities.
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