Litigation: Appellate | USA

Adams & Reese LLP has a solid bench of attorneys offering a diverse skill set in commercial litigation, government relations and product liability. The firm regularly handles high stakes matters in both trial and appellate courts at state and federal level.

Liskow is noted for its strength in disputes relating to construction, breach of fiduciary duty, environmental contamination, breach of contract and licensing. The law firm acts for an impressive roster of national companies and conducts notable work in class actions, multidistrict and multiparty litigation proceedings.

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann is a respected Louisiana firm fielding a deep bench of trial lawyers. The group has extensive coverage of disputes relating to breach of contract, personal injury and trademark infringement as well as insurance cases for a broad roster of local and multinational companies. The law firm further represents clients in class actions. It is also highlighted for its defense of individuals and corporations in criminal investigations and white-collar criminal litigation. It is well equipped to handle appeals as well as representing clients in arbitration and mediation.

Fishman Haygood LLP possesses a strong litigation group noted for its versatile civil disputes practice. Its expertise includes defending clients in disputes relating to bankruptcy and breaches of fiduciary duty, among others. The law firm has further expertise in bringing high value recovery actions against broker-dealers and investment advisers. The team also handle disputes connected to Ponzi schemes as well as representing government bodies seeking recovery of taxes. The law firm is also noted for its significant First Amendment capabilities. It is expert in working with clients from the construction, media and real estate sectors, among others. It offers first class and extensive experience in the representation of plaintiffs.

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.