General Information
Year founded:
1935
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Since the law firm's inception, Liskow & Lewis has focused on serving the oil and gas industry. Widely recognized as leaders in the development of Louisiana mineral law, today the firm's attorneys serve energy clients along the Gulf Coast and across the United States from offices in New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Houston, Texas. The firm advises, counsels and advocates for global giants, regional leaders and entrepreneurs alike, offering clients deep experience in the matters that inevitably impact business goals.
Rankings
Liskow & Lewis is nationally ranked in 7 practice areas and metro ranked in 35 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Metro Rankings
Baton Rouge
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Houston
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Firm Leadership
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Knowledgeable, super-professional, a delight to work with.
David Coale
– Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP
Commercial Litigation
Liskow Lewis helped obtain very successful outcomes in litigation in New Orleans. Their knowledge of Louisiana law, the New Orleans judiciary and legal community was key to the successful outcomes.
Kristen Cook
– 7-Eleven, Inc.
Corporate Law
Very professional service and communication.
Roland Dugas
– Curlew Midstream, LLC
Commercial Litigation
James Brown and Liskow Lewis provide excellent services on litigation matters in New Orleans. They have achieved great results and exceeded the client's needs.
Kristen Cook
– 7-Eleven, Inc.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Excellent work all the way. Smart, practical, and highly professional.
David Coale
– Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP
Commercial Litigation
We at Hospice of Acadiana have come to rely on Liskow and Lewis's expertise and professionalism. The guidance this firm has provided has been invaluable and it is hard to imagine other firms being as accommodating or professional. Truly a class act in every way measurable.
Karl Broussard
– Hospice of Acadiana
Tax Law
We work with Jim Exnicios of the New Orleans office of Liskow & Lewis. He is a Louisiana state income and franchise tax expert, and he has excellent contacts within Louisiana government. Working with Jim is wonderful. His knowledge and expertise generally lead to smooth litigations and/or audits and good results.
Mike Alexander
– Targa Resources, Inc.
Admiralty and Maritime Law
THIS FIRM IS HANDLING A MARITIME CLAIM FOR US AND I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE WAY THEY ARE HANDLING IT WITH THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE INDUSTRY.. WILLIAM SCHWARK IS OUR ATTORNEY REPRESENTING US
Brenda Boudreaux
– B & J, Inc.
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Regional Rankings
Baton Rouge
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Houston
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Lafayette
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
New Orleans
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 1 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Litigation - Antitrust
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 2 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Gaming Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Tax Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Liskow & Lewis has 84 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Liskow & Lewis eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Main Location
New Orleans,
LA
Hancock Whitney Center, Suite 5000
701 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70139
United States
504-581-7979
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Office Locations
Baton Rouge,
LA
450 Laurel Street, Suite 1601
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
United States
225-341-4660
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Lafayette,
LA
1200 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 300
P.O. Box 52008
Lafayette, LA 70508
United States
337-232-7424
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Houston,
TX
1001 Fannin Street, Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77002
United States
713-651-2900
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
Mark D. Latham