Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Commercial Litigation
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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 .
Alec Szczechowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Alec, 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 Alec is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Beau Bourgeois is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana–based attorney at Kean Miller whose practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. On both the plaintiff and defense sides, Beau represents participants in the Louisiana construction industry in state and federal courts, guiding clients through complex, high-stakes construction law and litigation matters with careful preparation, practical judgment, and sustained focus. Beau is recognized for his strategic instincts and efficie...
Dakota S. Hawkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Dakota S., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dakota S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
B. Gene Taylor III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. B. Gene, who practices law in Alexandria, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which B. Gene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra E. Vozzella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Insurance Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Municipal Law and Oil and Gas Law. Alexandra E., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pr...
Conor Lutkewitte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Litigation. Conor, 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 Conor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lance W. Waters practices in the areas of commercial litigation, securities litigation, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. Before joining the firm, Lance served as a law clerk to the Honorable Yvette Kane of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Lance received his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Tulane University Law School and his Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Tulane University. While in law school, Lance served as a Managing Editor...
Graham Williams joined Sternberg, Naccari & White’s litigation and business teams in 2020 and became a partner in 2023. After practicing for five years at a large New Orleans law firm, Graham continued his career at SNW, drawn to its collaborative, growth-oriented environment and focus on serving closely held businesses and public-sector clients in Louisiana. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Graham maintains a general business and litigation practice with an emphasis on Commercial L...
Stuart D. Kottle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Oil and Gas Law. Stuart D., 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 Stuart D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan Telep is a litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana with Kean Miller . His practice focuses on complex disputes involving offshore energy, maritime operations, and commercial matters. Ryan represents businesses and insurers in state and federal courts across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, providing strategic guidance through all phases of litigation. Ryan’s practice includes Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Oil and Gas Law. He works with companies involved in off...
Brennan O’Keefe is an attorney in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section and works on matters in both state and federal court. Brennan’s practice focuses on complex construction and environmental litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Brennan's construction practice includes representation of developers in construction disputes concerning multi-family commercial and hotel projects. Brennan is also part of the Fishman Haygood team working on the Hard Rock Hotel collapse...
John Philip (“J.P.”) Graf represents clients in commercial disputes and litigation, including energy, construction, banking, property, and general commercial litigation. He is also experienced in product liability, premises liability, industrial accidents, and maritime and offshore matters. He has served as lead trial counsel and co-counsel, managing litigation matters from intake through trials and appeals, in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana. “If you can't exp...
Jonathan A. Moore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Jonathan A., who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Talbot M. Quinn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Talbot M., 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 Talbot M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Walter F. Metzinger III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment and Sports Law and Litigation - Securities. Walter F., 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 Walter F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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