DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Litigation

5 ranked lawyers

Band 2

Louisiana

USA 2022 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Continues to represent major corporations and municipal bodies in civil and criminal disputes, including large-scale class actions. Acts for plaintiffs and defendants in matters such as construction defect and toxic tort claims, as well as offering significant expertise in securities litigation. Also handles sensitive white-collar criminal cases. Maintains offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Work highlights

Phelps Dunbar LLP advised Insight Partners, a manager of funds invested in the company EquipmentShare, on a lawsuit against EquipmentShare asserting unfair trade practices, misappropriation of trade secrets, conversion and theft, and violation of the Louisiana Racketeering Act.

Notable practitioners

Christopher Ralston centers his practice on the handling of commercial disputes arising across a range of sectors. Ralston's areas of expertise include trade secret, breach of contract and unfair trade matters.
"Chris is an excellent litigator with a wide range of abilities. His clients love working with him."

David Patron 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.
"David gets up to speed quickly and develops strong strategies."

Dennis Blunt is well regarded in the market for his expertise in a variety of civil disputes. He advises clients on real estate litigation, unfair trade claims and fraud matters, among others.

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

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Overview

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.