Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Rebecca Sha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Rebecca, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Beverly DeLaune handles professional liability matters for accountants, lawyers, insurance agents and brokers. Beverly assists her clients in responding to disciplinary complaints and professional liability lawsuits, as well as providing assistance addressing pre-litigation concerns. Beverly DeLaune handles professional liability matters for accountants, lawyers, insurance agents and brokers. Beverly assists her clients in responding to disciplinary complaints and professional liability lawsu...
Margaret W. McLaughlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Margaret W., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ma...
Josh engages in the representation of oil and gas companies, including both operating and non-operating entities, and intra- and interstate transportation providers, in all areas of energy litigation, including royalty calculation, midstream cost disputes, contract disputes, and environmental damages. He represents municipal organizations in areas including regulatory compliance, zoning, intergovernmental relations, and contract negotiation. Josh has represented a working interest owner in co...
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is a dedicated advocate known for partnering with clients through complex legal challenges. He draws on a diverse background in private and government practice to provide thorough communication, trust, and tailored solutions. Jared focuses on casualty, commercial, mass tort, environmental, workers’ compensation, and insurance defense litigation. His responsive, detail-oriented approach delivers value and confidence to clients. Discover more about Jared’s ...
Hogan Paschal is an attorney in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section. Her practice covers complex securities, corporate governance, tax, environmental, international arbitration, and other civil litigation. Hogan has gained significant trial experience as a young lawyer. In February 2025, she was part of the Fishman Haygood trial team that secured a multimillion-dollar verdict in favor of a school board and school operator who suffered asbestos contamination and other damages arising fr...
Micah C. Zeno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Micah C., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Micah C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Will Mizell represents clients in various commercial and real estate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, complex lease and servitude agreements for industrial sites, commercial real estate transactions, and business reorganizations. Prior to focusing on business and real estate transactions, Will developed unique experience in a wide range of civil litigation, which he applies in his transactional practice to achieve efficient resolutions to complex matters. His litigation exper...
Gerald “Jess” Waltman III joined Gordon Arata in 2023 and represents clients in banking, construction, energy, and other litigation matters. Prior to Gordon Arata, Jess litigated complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases. Jess graduated, magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law and was awarded the Robert C. Khayat Award for Outstanding Service to the Mississippi Law Journal by his peers and the 2016 Outstanding Law Student Award by the faculty. While...
Matthew Lee has worked with small, medium and large oil and gas companies in certain phases of the energy and oil and gas industry, primarily focusing on title work. He has worked on litigation of landowner and royally owners’ demands, matters involving gas contracts, oil, gas and mineral leases, development of oil and gas leases and title issues, and disputes concerning environmental damages to property. He has worked in insurance defense litigation and a variety of corporate defense l...
Gillian Miculek McCarroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Gillian Miculek, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gillian Miculek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher Vidrine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Christopher, who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Taylor Delrie Waxley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Taylor Delrie, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor Delrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Colin Casciato is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Colin, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patrick M. Bollman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation and Legal Malpractice Law. Patrick M., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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