Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC
United States 2025
Overview
The Firm was established in 1994, combining the talents and experience of a select group of distinguished business, banking, real estate, oil and gas, labor and employment, and intellectual property lawyers in the New Orleans area. The 2007 opening of our new office in Pensacola, Florida has expanded service to our clients with business interests in the Florida panhandle. In 2009 we expanded our ability to service clients who need legal assistance in Admiralty and Maritime and Insurance Coverage. Our reputation for providing prompt, high quality, cost-effective legal services, coupled with innovative solutions to our clients' business and litigation needs, has secured for us representation of some of the most prominent businesses in the region.
Rankings
National
Tier
3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas LawRegional
New Orleans
Tier
1
New Orleans
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
New Orleans
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
New Orleans
Commercial LitigationTier
1
New Orleans
Corporate LawTier
1
New Orleans
Financial Services Regulation LawTier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Banking and FinanceAbout Our Clients
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Abita Brewing Co., Inc.; Albemarle Corporation; ; Bank of Bonifay; Bass Enterprises Production Co.; Capital One, National Association; Clovelly Oil Co., Inc.; Continental Land & Fur Co., Inc.; Festival Productions N.O. (JAZZFEST Co-Producer); Gulf Coast Community Bank; Hancock Bank; Harvest Oil & Gas, LLC; The Laitram Corporation; Jeanerette Lumber & Shingle Co., LLC; Latter & Blum, Inc.; J.B. Levert Land Company, Inc.; Marriott International, Inc.; Nexen Petroleum USA Inc.; Qwest Communications Corporation; The Rathborne Properties Group; Regions Bank; Risk International Services, Inc.; Standard Mortgage Corporation; Tulane University; Whitney Bank, Zapata Corporation.
Rankings
National
Tier
3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas LawRegional
New Orleans
Tier
1
New Orleans
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
New Orleans
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
New Orleans
Commercial LitigationTier
1
New Orleans
Corporate LawTier
1
New Orleans
Financial Services Regulation LawTier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
New Orleans
Oil and Gas LawTier
1
New Orleans
Real Estate LawTier
1
New Orleans
Trademark LawTier
2
New Orleans
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
New Orleans
Energy LawTier
2
New Orleans
Insurance LawTier
2
New Orleans
Technology LawTier
3
New Orleans
Trusts and EstatesPractice Areas
Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 16 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Labor Law - Union
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Oil and Gas Law
- Real Estate Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC proudly has 17 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Bellle Chasse, LA
147 Keating Drive
Bellle Chasse, LA 70037
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Covington, LA
417 West 21st Avenue, Suite B
Covington, LA 70433
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New Orleans, LA
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3100
New Orleans, LA 70163
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Pensacola, FL
801 West Romana Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32502
United States