Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Corporate Law
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Michael D. Landry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Michael D., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Rieveschl concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law. His practice includes structuring public and private sales of equity and debt instruments and advising clients on compliance with federal and state securities laws. David regularly counsels established and emerging companies on issues affecting legal structure, intellectual property rights and venture capital financing, with particular focus on technology, life sciences, natural ...
Phil Claverie, Jr. practices in the areas of business and finance and real estate, advising clients on matters related to banking, commercial transactions, real estate, leasing and probate. He represents a number of financial institutions in loan transactions involving real estate acquisitions and construction, vessel acquisitions and construction and working capital. He also represents a number of real estate developers and business owners in connection with development projects, land acquis...
Scott Willis is a partner in Fishman Haygood's Business Section. He practices primarily in the areas of commercial transactions, negotiated acquisitions, banking and commercial real estate acquisitions, development, and financing. Scott is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (“ACREL”) and previously served on its Board of Governors, is a member of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (“ACMA”) and serves on its Board of Regents, and is a past C...
With 28 years of professional experience, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Chenevert practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt investments, joint ventures, energy-as-a-service, and corporate governance. Scott has represented private and public companies in technology and professional services, energy and oilfield services, and real estate development industries. He also has extensive experience serving as outside general counsel for privately held and family c...
Ashley advises businesses, financial institutions, and individuals concerning bankruptcies, class actions, contracts, construction, environmental issues, fidelity, surety and financial institution bonds, insurance, professional malpractice, real estate, corporate, and estate matters. She also mediates and arbitrates business disputes. Ashley currently serves as a member of the AAA Construction Panel, AAA Commercial Panel and FINRA Panel as an arbitrator and mediator. After Hurricane Katrina, ...
Albert O. "Chip" Saulsbury’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, and general corporate matters. Chip frequently represents private equity funds in acquisitions of portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions, other direct equity and debt investments, and exits or divestitures from these various investments. Chip also represents family investment offices and individuals in investments in private equity funds, hedge funds, and other direc...
Brittanie Wagnon Carpenter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Brittanie, 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 Brittanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jane White is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. Jane assists clients on a variety of commercial transactions and real estate matters. She has experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and working on commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, and leases. Her experience also includes assisting clients with aircraft purchases, sales, and leases.
Zachary Montgomery is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group and a member of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions and private equity team. He focuses on complex corporate transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, capital raises, special situation strategies, and joint ventures in a variety of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, mining, and technology. In addition to his transactional work, Zachary also advises senior man...
Thomas Kimball is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He represents public and private company clients in a number of industries, including healthcare, construction, energy, transportation, telecommunications, and hospitality, on matters involving state and federal securities law, general corporate law, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Thomas serves as outside corporate and securities counsel for public and private companies in all areas of corporate, securities, and...
Brittany Melancon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Brittany, 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 Brittany 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...
Travis Beaton is a Member of the Firm's Business Section. Mr. Beaton's principal areas of practice include all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, leasing, land use, finance, and general corporate matters. His experience includes representation of clients in connection with purchase and sale agreements, acquisitions and dispositions of real property, negotiated asset purchases, financing transactions, title and survey matters, commercial and retail leases, real estate development,...
Violet A. Obioha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Violet A., 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 Violet A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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