Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 3
About
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Gordon Arata represents business clients of all sizes in litigation as diverse and complex as the firm’s markets and clients. It represents clients as plaintiffs and as defendants in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies and in alternative dispute resolution forums. The commercial litigation group has earned its reputation as one of Louisiana’s premier practices and represents clients in matters regarding:
- Antitrust
- Construction litigation and arbitration
- Consumer class actions
- Corporate and shareholder litigation
- Employment litigation
- Financial services litigation
- Franchise litigation
- Insurance litigation
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Products liability
- Professional liability
- Securities fraud
- Tax
- Telecommunications and public utilities
- Unfair trade practices
The firm is nationally known for defense of consumer class actions, having successfully represented clients in nationwide and statewide class actions and multi-district litigation matters. It regularly handles complicated litigation matters for financial institutions, such as those involving negotiable instruments, letters of credit and security documents. It also handles large and complex construction actions on behalf of owners, contractors and subcontractors and involving both public and private works involving claim preparation and defense, scheduling issues and disruption and delay claims.
Chambers Review
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett undertakes an array of disputes relating to construction, trade secrets and breach of contract. The firm regularly handles litigation arising from the energy sector. It is also frequently retained to advise on the defense of consumer class actions.
Work Highlights
- Gordon Arata represented the Recovery School District in breach of contract litigation and tort claims arising out of allegedly poor asbestos abatement by a contractor leading to the contamination of a school site.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is an excellent firm doing quality work. The attorneys are formidable opponents and excellent in collaboration."
"The Gordon Arata team has a firm handle on the subject matter, knows all of the players in the market and quickly identifies significant risks and opportunities."
"The firm is very responsive and timely in actions."
"It is an excellent firm doing quality work. The attorneys are formidable opponents and excellent in collaboration."
"The Gordon Arata team has a firm handle on the subject matter, knows all of the players in the market and quickly identifies significant risks and opportunities."
"The firm is very responsive and timely in actions."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Eagan represents banking, energy, healthcare and construction sector clients in an array of disputes, including multidistrict litigation.
"A senior and seasoned litigator across all commercial fields who produces excellent results."
Sam Masur has a robust practice that includes advising clients in the energy industry on contractual issues, as well as a recognized product liability practice.
"Sam is very thoughtful and detail orientated."
"An outstanding energy litigator, creative with keen insight. A go-to attorney in the field."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Louisiana
Members
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
A. Gregory Grimsal
Adam Russ
Alex B. Rothenberg
Armistead Long
C. Byron Berry Jr.
Charles Stinneford
Clarke Perkins
Daniel Lund
Gerald Schiff
James D. "Doug" Rhorer
Jefferson B. Goldman
John Pearce
John Philip "J.P." Graf
Krystin Frazier-Santiago
Makala L. Graves
Marianna Knister Downer
Martin Landrieu
Micah C. Zeno
Michael Botnick
Phil Antis
Head of Department
R. Ethan Zubic
Scott O'Connor
Stephen Williamson
Steven Copley
Terrence Knister
Industries
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Admiralty & Maritime
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy & Natural Resources
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Securities
Telecommunications
Tobacco
Transportation
Utilities