Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
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About
Provided by Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.
Stone Pigman's reputation was built in the courtroom. We have a long history of successfully representing businesses, both large and small, in a wide variety of lawsuits and claims, including disputes concerning contracts, real estate development and land use, landlord-tenant issues and property rights. We also have extensive experience in business tort cases involving RICO, unfair trade practices and trade secrets. Our practice of putting together teams of lawyers, including lawyers from our Business Section, has proved particularly useful to our clients engaged in defending or pursuing intra-company disputes.
Our experienced Business Litigation Group takes on many of the most significant and complex commercial litigation cases in the region. Clients range from local business owners and individuals to Fortune 100 companies - and our trial experience ranges from contract disputes to the most complex commercial matters. Our litigators' depth of knowledge and experience, preparation, and courtroom skills set us apart from the competition.
Chambers Review
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 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.
Work Highlights
- Stone Pigman defended the Louisiana Department of Economic Development in a lawsuit alleging bad faith breach of contract, detrimental reliance, and misrepresentation regarding the alleged incentivization of a property transaction.
Notable Practitioners
Phillip Wittmann maintains his excellent reputation in the market for his wealth of experience in commercial litigation. His practice covers criminal investigations as well as disputes involving claims of fraud.
Lawrence Orlansky is a respected practitioner who often handles gaming-related cases.
"Lawrence is a solid commercial litigation attorney with a good practice."
Wayne Lee possesses considerable experience handling litigation involving claims of breach of contract as well as civil lawsuits connected to construction issues. He further advises on fraud and bad faith matters.
Nicholas Wehlen has extensive appellate experience at state and federal level. He represents industrial, corporate and municipal clients as well as acting on behalf of individual plaintiffs.
Peter Thomson brings his experience as a former federal prosecutor with the US Department of Justice to his white-collar crime and investigations practice, often defending against accusations of healthcare and securities fraud, amongst others.
Paul Masinter handles a broad range of commercial disputes for clients, including cases involving breach of contract and personal injury.
"Paul is a solid commercial attorney; he works hard and does his homework."
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