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Provided by Doug Rhorer
- Appellate
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction
- Environmental & Toxic Torts
- Oil, Gas & Energy Litigation, Regulatory and Transactions
Doug Rhorer practices in the areas of oil and gas law, environmental law, construction law, and general commercial litigation. In his energy practice, Doug represents exploration and production companies and natural gas pipelines in legacy litigation and other environmental matters. In his construction practice, Doug advises owners, contractors, architects and project managers on a range of legal issues, including lien laws, change order disputes, bid protests, acceleration claims, and delay claims. He regularly drafts and reviews construction contracts and solicitation documents for private and public works projects.
Doug has received numerous awards for his pro bono service including the Pro Bono Century Award by the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is listed in 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® for Oil and Gas Law. He has been named a Louisiana Super Lawyers and received the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Award. Doug joined the firm in 2011 after earning his J.D. from Loyola University College of Law, where he was a member of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal and the St. Thomas More Inn of Court. Prior to law school, Doug earned his B.A. in History from Louisiana State University. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Louisiana and works in the firm’s New Orleans office.
Recognitions:
- Selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), 2026; Louisiana Rising Star (2017 - 2025)
- 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® for Oil and Gas Law
- Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Oil and Gas Law; (2021 - 2025)
- New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law award, 2017
- Pro Bono Century Award, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2016
- Pro Bono Project’s Century Award, Recipient, 2016
- Pro Bono Project’s 100+ Hour Award, Recipient, 2015
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association – Board of Directors for Young Lawyers Division (2016-2017)
Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Construction Financial Management Association
Provided by Chambers
Doug Rhorer of Gordon Arata offers environmental litigation to clients in a broad range of industries. He draws upon his expertise in commercial litigation, oil and gas law and construction law.
Provided by Chambers
Doug is a great asset and provides an excellent level of support.
Doug Rhorer brings steady judgment and a practical mindset. He gives clear, business-focused guidance that keeps issues moving forward.
Doug is a rising star in the industry who is in tune with client needs.
Doug is a great asset and provides an excellent level of support.
Doug Rhorer brings steady judgment and a practical mindset. He gives clear, business-focused guidance that keeps issues moving forward.
Doug is a rising star in the industry who is in tune with client needs.