Best Lawyers Near You in New Orleans, Louisiana for Commercial Litigation

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...

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...

Ryan P. Telep is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Oil and Gas Law. Ryan P., 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 Ryan P. 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.

Marianna Knister Downer is a civil litigator and trial attorney representing clients in a wide range of industries including energy & environmental, construction, and administrative law. Her practice at Gordon Arata extends to complex litigation, appeals, civil procedure, commercial litigation, and risk management. Marianna obtained both her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While at the Law Center, Maria...

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.

Julie Meaders is an associate in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section and is a tenacious advocate for her clients. Her practice is primarily focused on environmental litigation, including pipeline right-of-way cases in which she represents landowners, and pollution/nuisance cases in which she represents members of affected communities. For example, she currently represents a putative class of plaintiffs in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, who have suffered catastrophic damages, ...

Lorcan L. Connick practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance coverage and bad faith. Lorcan received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law from the University of Virginia and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, Lorcan served as an Articles Editor for the Georgia Law Review. Lorcan also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Kurt D. Engelhardt, Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the...

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.

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...

Jaina Dara Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jaina Dara, 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 Jaina Dara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cody Castle combines a deep understanding of his clients’ businesses with timely, clear communication to develop effective litigation strategies and achieve favorable outcomes. He focuses on insurance defense and admiralty and maritime law, with additional experience in trucking, transportation, and ride-share personal injury matters. Learn more about Cody Castle’s practice .

Tate Martin centers his practice on clear communication and a deep understanding of each client’s goals. He represents businesses and insurers in matters ranging from slip-and-fall and property damage claims to contract review and construction disputes. By learning how a company operates and fostering strong relationships with its people, Tate aligns legal strategies with business objectives to achieve practical, favorable outcomes. Discover more about Tate’s work here .

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.

David Freedman joined the litigation section of Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert in 2015. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Washington University in Saint Louis, David served with the United States Peace Corps in Morocco. David obtained his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School, graduating Order of the Coif and Magna Cum Laude. During law school, he received four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, the David L. Herman Award, and...

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...