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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Litigation: Appellate

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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With more than 150 lawyers focusing on litigation, Phelps brings high level skill to all forms of dispute resolution on behalf of our clients. We understand your business and the problems you face. That’s why we’ll always work with you every step of the way to find effective solutions. Our attorneys have been called upon to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in multi-million dollar class actions, major bankruptcies, high profile breach of contract claims and significant securities cases. Whether through arbitration, mediation, litigation or appeal, our attorneys will execute strategies tailored to your objectives. 


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Litigation: Appellate - Louisiana

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP continues to represent major corporations and municipal bodies in civil and criminal disputes, including large-scale class actions. The law firm acts for plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving construction defects, antitrust claims and intellectual property disputes, as well as offering significant expertise in securities litigation. The group also handles sensitive white-collar criminal cases. It maintains offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented the Port of New Orleans on a breach of contract and unfair trade practices lawsuit.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Phelps Dunbar are fantastic, they are responsive and they give solid, accurate legal advice.

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  • The Phelps Dunbar team is very honest and thorough.

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  • The team has an amazing depth of knowledge and quickly and thoroughly research unique issues when necessary. The lawyers are extremely responsive to any and all questions that arise during litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harry Rosenberg
    Harry Rosenberg

    Harry Rosenberg

    Harry Rosenberg enjoys an enviable reputation in the market for his adept handling of complex white-collar cases and commercial disputes.

    • Harry is a top-notch white collar lawyer.

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  • David Patrón
    David Patrón

    David Patrón

    David Patrón frequently represents clients active in the oil and gas, retail and pharmaceutical sectors. His wide-ranging practice includes advising on trade secret, unfair trade, discrimination and antitrust disputes.

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  • Dennis Blunt
    Dennis Blunt

    Dennis Blunt

    Dennis Blunt is well regarded in the market for his expertise in a variety of disputes. He advises clients on fraud matters and litigation arising from contract issues, frequently acting for clients in the health insurance industry.

    • Dennis Blunt has great knowledge and is a great litigator.

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    • He is a quick study and accessible.

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  • Jeremy Grabill
    Jeremy Grabill

    Jeremy Grabill

    Jeremy Grabill is a well-regarded appellate lawyer with significant experience in both the state and federal courts. He has particular strength in maritime, commercial and tort cases.

    • Jeremy Grabill keeps abreast of the law and industry. He represents his clients well and provides an honest assessment of the cases.

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  • Walt Green
    Walt Green

    Walt Green

    Walt Green brings his extensive experience as a former United States Attorney to his white-collar crime and civil and criminal investigations practice. He frequently represents clients in the healthcare industry.

    • Walt Green was the leader of the team and he was a fantastic coordinator. He is also very knowledgeable about criminal law and ethical.

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    • Walt has many relationships across the aisle and I feel that is beneficial.

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    • He is a tested leader who approaches complex problems creatively and with humility, and who has an exceptional ability to distill complicated issues into concepts that any audience can understand. He is exactly the lawyer one wants in a courtroom, whether before a judge or a jury. Throughout the representation, communication was clear, timely, and strategic, and I consistently felt informed and supported in decision-making.

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