Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Commercial Litigation

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.

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...

Chaz Coleman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law. Chaz, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chaz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Zachary T. LaMachio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Trusts and Estates. Zachary T., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Monica Bergeron is an attorney in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section and works on a wide range of commercial matters in both state and federal court. Monica’s broad civil practice includes being part of the firm’s team that successfully arbitrated a multimillion contract dispute centered around complex scope of work and change order issues on behalf of Allco, LLC. As a result, Allco obtained an $11.5 million award against a large governmental contractor for disaster recove...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

Janelle E. Sharer is an experienced commercial litigator. She represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of disputes, including complex commercial litigation, product liability, and insurance coverage and bad faith. She is licensed in California and Louisiana where she has successfully litigated matters in federal and state courts. Her experience includes high-stakes insurance coverage and bad faith cases, business litigation, and complex products liability litigation, including me...

Whitney M. Antoine practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance coverage and bad faith. Before joining the firm, Whitney served as law clerk to the Honorable Ivan L.R. Lemelle of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Whitney also served as an extern for Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. Whitney received her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Southern University Law Cen...

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...

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.