General Information
Year founded:
1853
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Overview
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Companies with business interests across the South turn to Phelps Dunbar for counsel on their legal needs. With 16 office locations in the U.S. and in London, we serve clients in the region's major commercial centers. Our 400-plus lawyers focus on six core areas: labor and employment, litigation, business, admiralty, insurance coverage and healthcare. But it’s more than our casework that sets our firm apart.
We spend time with you off the clock, so we can learn everything from your strategic goals to challenging operational issues. We are known for asking questions, not just about what is, but about what should be. And we make sure that you access our experience seamlessly, with every lawyer in every office available to be part of your team. We do this because anything can make the difference in a business-critical deal or lawsuit.
We embrace the future, not just of your industry but of our own. We are constantly looking for how to improve services and outcomes through technology. Through our Phelps Analytics Lab, we partner with Tulane University to pilot programs that use AI to identify business trends, develop litigation strategies and improve efficiency.
We are proud to offer national talent with local pricing to companies working throughout the Gulf South. We welcome the chance to work with you.
Rankings
Phelps Dunbar LLP is nationally ranked in 15 practice areas and metro ranked in 73 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firms"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Railroad Law
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Metro Rankings
Austin
Tier 2 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Baton Rouge
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
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.
Railroad Law
Crawford McGivaren at Phelps Dunbar has been a trusted advisor to us longer than I have been with the company, and that is over two decades. His influence on Norfolk Southern extends well beyond the geographic limits of the office in which he is located. His partner Gerald Burnett likewise has become a key advisor on matters pertaining to Norfolk Southern's exercise of eminent domain under Alabama law.
David Shelton
– Northern Southern
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Rick Shelby of Phelps Dunbar is a great person with the same thoughts and morals as myself. I have a great amount of respect for him. The firm has a great reputation and integrity.
Andre Clemons
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
The Phelps Dunbar team of Sara Beth Wilson, Danielle Mashburn-Myrick and Sean Doran were extremely instrumental in extracting value from what originally was to be a loss of more than a million dollars to my company. Their intelligence, perseverance , courtroom skills knowledge of applicable law and negotiating skills were no match for our multi billion dollar company opponent. We can’t make a higher recommendation of their abilities, and results.
Wayne Glascock
– Worldwide Financial, Inc.
Gaming Law
Jeff Barbin, of Phelps Dunbar, counsel in navigating the Louisiana regulatory environment has been an invaluable asset to our business. The services have been professional, cost effective, and comprehensive. Performance exceeds expectations.
Bill Vandersand
– Casino Queen
Gaming Law
Jeff Barbin of Phelps Dunbar has been an invaluable resource in navigating Louisiana gaming law.
Insurance Law
Katie Myers, Patricia McLean and Jay Sever at Phelps Dunbar are all exceptional attorneys.
Chris Nelson
– Scottsdale
Commercial Litigation
Phelps Dunbar demonstrated extraordinary attention to detail, substantive knowledge of the law and, most important, excellent advocacy skills in the litigation matters they handled for our company. The results they achieved on our company's behalf were highly favorable and much better than expected.
Bill Sutton
– Colonial Management
Banking and Finance Law
I have never worked with a group that is as professional and hardworking on my behalf. Phelps Dunbar always ensures we are protected while also finding ways to get deals agreed upon between the two parties. Our attorney at Phelps Dunbar’s New Orleans office is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Gordon Kolb, Jr.
– G.H.K. Developments
Corporate Law
John Bobango at Phelps Dunbar was our lawyer and did a fabulous job navigating us through a property acquisition for our business. He helped us acquire a new non profit business under our existing non profit business and everything went smoothly. John has been a blessing to our organization through several legal concerns ad we are grateful for his expertise and support.
Jo Gilbert
– Madonna Learning Center
Land Use and Zoning Law
I have been extremely satisfied with the services provided by Fred Junkin and Elly Vecchio with Phelps Dunbar in the Houston office in connection with the acquisition of approximately 70 easements and rights of way for one of my clients.
Abrey Rubinsky
– Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P.
Labor Law - Management
Todd Butler at Phelps Dunbar has always provided us with the knowledgeable legal advice we need on a timely basis. In every employment practices gray area that we've encountered and needed assistance with, he has always offered thorough explanations that guided us in the right direction quickly and efficiently while also considering the business sense behind his advice. We are very thankful for his support and his service to our businesses.
Luiza Dobbins
– New South Radio
Employment Law - Management
Jason Pill and his colleagues at Phelps Dunbar have done a phenomenal job representing us in several litigation matters and we recommend them. They are highly diligent and responsive and have repeatedly shown significant expertise in federal and state employment law issues.
Howard Kao
– Lend US / JAN Consulting
Banking and Finance Law
Phelps Dunbar has been our primary legal advisors for approximately 15 years. They have represented us on numerous complex multi-family real estate closings and financing transactions in Texas and Louisiana. Very professional, prompt and attentive to detail. They always represent our interests very well.
Robert Peek,
Chief Executive Officer
– Ambesbury Companies
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Phelps Dunbar has knowledge lawyers with experience and expertise, which is critical when navigating legal concepts, potential courses of action and related timetables in the bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / insolvency and reorganization law challenging area of law.
Real Estate Law
Phelps Dunbar has provided me with legal advice and closing services for dozens of commercial properties for nearly thirty years. From contract development through due diligence and closing, they have been a trusted advisor in all aspects of commercial real estate.
Darren Metz
– Luxeterra, LLC
Real Estate Law
I have never worked with a group that is as professional and hardworking on my behalf. Phelps Dunbar always ensures we are protected while also finding ways to get deals agreed upon between the two parties. Our attorney at Phelps Dunbar’s New Orleans office is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Gordon Kolb, Jr.
– G.H.K. Developments
Construction Law
Phelps Dunbar's customer service is impeccable. They always go the extra mile.
John Lupfer
– KAST Construction Company
Commercial Litigation
I can always count on Phelps Dunbar partners to counsel me on strategy as if they were in my shoes. Exceptional understanding of the laws and norms affecting our industry.
Mike Hager
– Macan Deve
Banking and Finance Law
In working with the lawyers at Phelps Dunbar it has become clear to me, and very much appreciated by me, that not only can they bring great depth and breadth of legal ability to bear in the financial services space, but that they also exercise judiciousness in the application of it under varying and frequently challenging circumstances.
Eric Dyas
– Pocketbook
Employment Law - Management
I have had many encounters with multiple attorneys through the years at Phelps Dunbar and they are by far the most professional, knowledgeable, understanding individuals I have ever worked with. They also understand urgent matters and their turnaround time is on point.
Dina Jones
– Center for Bone and Joint Disease
Real Estate Law
Phelps Dunbar has been our primary legal advisors for approximately 15 years. They have represented us on numerous complex multi-family real estate closings and financing transactions in Texas and Louisiana. Very professional, prompt and attentive to detail. They always represent our interests very well.
Robert Peek,
Chief Executive Officer
– Ambesbury Companies
Construction Law
I can always count on Phelps Dunbar partners to counsel me on strategy as if they were in my shoes. Exceptional understanding of the laws and norms affecting our industry.
Mike Hager
– Macan Deve
Insurance Law
Phelps Dunbar is a very good firm for long-term relationships.
Louis Thorne
– MS Amlin Underwriting Limited
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
The Phelps Dunbar firm is very knowledgeable and impactful about issues relative to branding, the Jones Act, corporate formation, and other related matters.
Corey Kief
– Crosby Tugs
Labor Law - Management
Phelps Dunbar is a terrific firm. They provide vigorous and smart representation. They are responsive to the client's needs. They are well versed in litigation and the unique issues in the local courts.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Simply outstanding. Provides exceptional legal and strategic guidance in challenging matters. Highly recommend.
Jim Crotwell
– Origin Bank
Construction Law
We have full and complete trust in Phelps Dunbar's construction law. We work in environments where there are multiple clients to serve on each project and they navigate it perfectly.
Julio Dumas
– Gulf Coast Real Estate Consultants, L.L.C.
Construction Law
Phelps Dunbar's construction law team is highly skilled, responsive, thorough and effective. I also appreciate that the team is compliant with my agency's procedures and billing guidelines.
Gaming Law
Jeff Barbin at Phelps Dunbar is a first-class attorney. He is someone I have relied on and trusted on all matters concerning Louisiana gaming.
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Fantastic experience
Jeff Cole, M.D.
– OrthoSouth
Appellate Practice
I have had extensive experience with Phelps Dunbar. Their attorneys are excellent, responsive and are very cost effective. I highly recommend this firm.
Jannette Louard Wallace
– NAACP
Commercial Litigation
It has been a pleasure working with Phelps Dunbar. They have been a tremendous resource for us.
Tony Gaylor
– Hinds County, Mississippi
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Very capable and knowledgeable attorneys. Well-respected in this area.
Mark Hill
– 1SourceVend, Inc.
Land Use and Zoning Law
Phelps Dunbar is top notch in this practice area and are a go-to when my clients are seeking special counsel in these areas.
Land Use and Zoning Law
Phelps Dunbar provides excellent legal services, that instill confidence in its recommendations. They are knowledgeable and professional, and in addition to providing superior legal services, they offer commonsense, business focused advice designed to resolve issues. The firm also offers excellent customer service and timely responses.
Nancy Collins
Construction Law
I have had the pleasure of working with Phelps Dubar over the past 20 plus years on multiple construction law issues of various scale ranging from $10,000 cases to major multi-million dollar cases and they have treated each and every case as if each were the most important matter that they were working on at the time giving it the highest level of attention and being as responsive as possible.
Denise Scelfo
– Amesbury Companies
Commercial Litigation
Phelps Dunbar is a top tier firm filled with subject matter experts.
Commercial Litigation
Phelps Dunbar are excellent brief writers on dispositive issues. Terrific deposition counsel and able to distill difficult factual issues quickly and effectively.
Corporate Law
I have used Phelps Dunbar for general corporate attorney work versus having inside counsel, general business law, human resource law and mergers and acquisitions law. I found them to be invaluable to our business. They bring the knowledge, expertise and experience to always exceed my expectations. Over the last several decades I’ve worked with a number of nationally recognized firms in New York City, Seattle and others and none have served us as well. Additionally their rates for what they bring to the table in comparison are remarkable. Not only are their rates attractive but they execute in a timely manner. I’ve never felt they were just building hours. The firm works as a team bringing those with the most experience in a particular area to the table. This firm has been able to support us without the need for and additional firms. The integrity of this firm is unquestionable and their ingenuity in moving mergers and acquisitions through challenges to closure is, in my opinion, best in class. I can’t say enough about this firm.
Don Nickleson
– Compwell
Labor Law - Management
Phelps Dunbar is one of our go-to firms for legal matters we choose not to handle in-house. My counterpart at Phelps has the ability to put together a diverse team of lawyers to fit the needs of the case. Phelps also has a team of competent less experienced lawyers who can handle matters at a lower cost with oversite from more experienced lawyers. Phelps's ability to manage costs by using less experienced lawyers to have the less complicated aspects of a case results in a more efficient use of my company' outside counsel spend.
Darryl Phillips
– Entergy Services, LLC
Employment Law - Management
Phelps Dunbar is a remarkable firm, with attorneys who understand our business, are responsive, and approach cases creatively and analytically. It's always a pleasure to work with Phelps Dunbar, and I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for employment counsel.
Mehrgol Khan
– GEICO
Construction Law
The Phelps Dunbar construction team is experienced, professional and highly skilled in the construction law arena. I have enjoyed working with the attorneys in both the New Orleans and Tampa offices.
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Phelps Dunbar's expertise has single-handedly grown my business and enhanced my access to capital in our region. I will be a Phelps customer for life and I'm very thankful to their team.
Christa Cotton
– El Guapo
Commercial Litigation
I have used Phelps Dunbar for several matters. The firm is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. The results were excellent!
Elise Greenspan
– Hill International, Inc.
Banking and Finance Law
I have enjoyed working with Chris Couch in the Birmingham office of Phelps Dunbar. Chris is an excellent attorney, with a unique combination of experience and skills. His depth of knowledge is quite impressive across a wide range of subjects that are relevant to financial institutions, large and small such as bank regulatory, privacy, payments, corporate governance, and transactional matters.
Litigation - Intellectual Property
The team at Phelps Dunbar was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, and very collaborative. they always listened to my concerns and thoughts and responded quickly and professionally. I would recommend them highly to anyone.
Rone Luczynski
– Revurbia Consulting
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Phelps Dunbar is a very efficient team. They are detailed, thoughtful, organized, strategic and successful for their clients!
Tommy Darnell
– Fmrly BancorpSouth n/k/a Cadence (Retired)
Health Care Law
Their knowledge of health care law has helped us to navigate negotiations both with other health care entities as well as our health system. Phelps Dunbar has advised us on areas that may be questionable or that have simply needed a few extra items to firm up.
Mike Piver
– Gulf Orthopaedic
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Phelps Dunbar has been my company's go to law firm for mergers and acquisitions for over a decade. The firm does a great job in both handling the small details and keeping the big picture in mind.
Mark Jeanfreau
– Renasant Bank
Corporate Law
Phelps Dunbar has assisted me in forming and managing more than 10 companies over the past 30 years. I rely on them for not only corporate legalities, but strategic advice to optimize long term outcomes.
Darren Metz
– Luxeterra, LLC
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Phelps Dunbar is an excellent firm. They are experts in the applicable law and provide strategic and tactical advice. They are responsive, fair in client relationships and drive great results. Chris Ralston and his team are invaluable advisors to our organization. They understand our business and our particular needs.
Sean McDonough
– American Diabetes Association
Insurance Law
Explanations are well thought out, and counsel at Phelps Dunbar has a good understanding of the participants in our market.
Randy Horden
– ICAT Managers, LLC
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Team at Phelps Dunbar has helped us with many deals across the USA. The team is responsive, and works well with firms in other states, when required. Tax team has been deal friendly, when required. Providing guidance that helps get transactions done. Great partners to our business.
Mike Linton
– DSG, LLC
Real Estate Law
I have worked with numerous attorneys at Phelps Dunbar for more than 30 years in commercial real estate transaction matters and all have been excellent as far as professionalism and competence are concerned. Most recently I have worked with Jim Stuckey, who in my opinion is the model for what a transaction lawyer should be.
Brien Gussoni
– Port of New Orleans
Rankings
"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Railroad Law
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Railroad Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Law
Tier 3 for Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 3 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 3 for Oil and Gas Law
Tier 3 for Securities Regulation
Tier 3 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Timber Law
Regional Rankings
Austin
Tier 2 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Baton Rouge
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Energy Regulatory Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Patent Law
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 1 for Utilities Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Environmental Law
Tier 2 for Government Relations Practice
Tier 2 for Health Care Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 2 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier 3 for Tax Law
Birmingham
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Railroad Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 2 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Antitrust
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier 2 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier 2 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 2 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 2 for Securities Regulation
Tier 2 for Timber Law
Tier 2 for Transportation Law
Tier 3 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 3 for Commercial Finance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Compliance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Governance Law
Tier 3 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 3 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 3 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 3 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 3 for Real Estate Law
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Antitrust
Tier 2 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Gulfport
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Mediation
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Houston
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 3 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Jackson-MS
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice
Tier 2 for Arbitration
Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2 for Environmental Law
Tier 2 for Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 2 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Mediation
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 3 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 3 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 3 for Commercial Finance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Memphis
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Individuals
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Venture Capital Law
Tier 2 for Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier 2 for Construction Law
Tier 2 for Economic Development Law
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Government Relations Practice
Tier 2 for Health Care Law
Tier 2 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 2 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 3 for Litigation - Securities
Mobile
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Individuals
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Municipal Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
New Orleans
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Advertising Law
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Energy Regulatory Law
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Equipment Finance Law
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - First Amendment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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 Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Railroad Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier 2 for Antitrust Law
Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 2 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Antitrust
Tier 2 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 2 for Mediation
Tier 2 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 2 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 2 for Utilities Law
Tier 2 for Venture Capital Law
Tier 3 for Securities Regulation
Raleigh
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tampa
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 3 for Antitrust Law
Tupelo
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates
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.
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Cannabis Law
- Certificate of Need
- Civil Rights
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Construction Disputes
- Construction Law
- Copyright
- Corporate Law
- Coverage
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employee Benefits
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Environmental Law
- Equipment Finance Law
- First Amendment Law
- Franchise Law
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Immigration Law
- Information Technology Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Media Law
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Patent
- Patent Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Project Finance Law
- Qui Tam Law
- Railroad Law
- Real Estate Law
- Reinsurance Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark
- Trademark Law
- Transportation Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Utilities Law
- Venture Capital Law
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Client Comments
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Main Location
New Orleans,
LA
365 Canal Street, Suite 2000
New Orleans, LA 70130-6534
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504-566-1311
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Jackson,
MS
4270 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39211-6391
United States
601-352-2300
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Tupelo,
MS
105 E. Main Street, Suite 201
Tupelo, MS 38804
United States
662-842-7907
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Raleigh,
NC
GlenLake One, Suite 530
4141 ParkLake Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
919-789-5300
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Memphis,
TN
999 South Shady Grove Road, Suite 500
Memphis, TN 38120
United States
901-259-7100
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Nashville,
TN
414 Union Street, Suite 1105
Nashville, TN 37219
United States
615-726-1200
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Austin,
TX
1250 Capital of Texas Highway South
Building Three, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78746
United States
737-220-8735
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Fort Worth,
TX
201 Main Street, Suite 1350
Fort Worth, TX 76102
United States
817-386-1166
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Houston,
TX
910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4300
Houston, TX 77002
United States
713-626-1386
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Southlake,
TX
2102 E. State Highway 114, Suite 207
Southlake, TX 76092
United States
817-488-3134
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London,
GB
One Lime Street, Level Seven, Suite 725
London EC3M 7DQ
United Kingdom
44 20 7929 4765
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner - Raleigh
Kevin O'Brien
Managing Partner - New Orleans
Marshall Redmon
Managing Partner - Houston
Ivan Rodgriguez
Managing Partner - Fort Worth
Claudine Jackson
Managing Partner - Birmingham
George Morris
Managing Partner - Jackson
Todd Butler
Managing Partner - Gulfport
Kyle Moran
Managing Partner - Firmwide
Marshall M. Redmon
Managing Partner - Dallas
C. Matthew Terrell
Managing Partner - Tupelo
Greg D. Pirkle
Managing Partner - Tampa
Dennis M. McClelland
Managing Partner - Mobile
Allen E. "Teeto" Graham
Managing Partner - Baton Rouge
P. Ragan Richard
Contacts
CMBDO
Michael Gleeson
Director of Marketing
Ann Theriot