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Jones Walker LLP

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148 Regional Rankings
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Overview

Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Since 2012, The BTI Consulting Group has named Jones Walker to its Client Service A-Team, which identifies the top client service firms in the nation. The firm has previously been named to both the A-Team and BTI's Client Service 30, a list of top 30 firms in the country for dedication to client service. Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating the client's needs, and understanding the client's business.

Founded:
1937
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Practice Areas:
74
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
160

Rankings

National

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Admiralty and Maritime Law
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Litigation - Construction
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2
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Banking and Finance Law
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2
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Commercial Litigation
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2
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Construction Law
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2
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Corporate Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Construction Law
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Construction

Baton Rouge

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1
Baton Rouge
Commercial Litigation
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1
Baton Rouge
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Environmental

Firm Leadership

William H. Hines
Managing Partner

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
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2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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2
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Commercial Litigation
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2
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Construction Law
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2
National Ranking
Corporate Law
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2
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
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Environmental Law
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2
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Securities Regulation
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2
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Tax Law
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3
National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning Law
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3
National Ranking
Litigation - Antitrust
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3
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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3
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Litigation - Environmental
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3
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
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Oil and Gas Law
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3
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Project Finance Law
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3
National Ranking
Venture Capital Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Construction Law
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Construction

Baton Rouge

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1
Baton Rouge
Commercial Litigation
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1
Baton Rouge
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Baton Rouge
Real Estate Law
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1
Baton Rouge
Tax Law
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1
Baton Rouge
Trusts and Estates
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2
Baton Rouge
Corporate Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Energy Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Municipal
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2
Baton Rouge
Natural Resources Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Oil and Gas Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Public Finance Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Securities / Capital Markets Law

Birmingham

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Birmingham
Appellate Practice
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1
Birmingham
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Birmingham
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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1
Birmingham
Corporate Compliance Law
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1
Birmingham
Corporate Law
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1
Birmingham
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Birmingham
Employment Law - Management
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Birmingham
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Birmingham
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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1
Birmingham
Securities Regulation
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1
Birmingham
Tax Law
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2
Birmingham
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Birmingham
Commercial Litigation
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2
Birmingham
Financial Services Regulation Law
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2
Birmingham
Health Care Law
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2
Birmingham
Labor Law - Management
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2
Birmingham
Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
Birmingham
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
Birmingham
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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3
Birmingham
Litigation - Insurance
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3
Birmingham
Real Estate Law

Houston

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1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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2
Houston
Construction Law
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2
Houston
Environmental Law
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2
Houston
Litigation - Construction
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3
Houston
Labor Law - Management
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3
Houston
Litigation - Environmental
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3
Houston
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Jackson-MS

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1
Jackson-MS
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
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Commercial Litigation
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1
Jackson-MS
Copyright Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Corporate Compliance Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Corporate Governance Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Corporate Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Economic Development Law
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1
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
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Employment Law - Management
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1
Jackson-MS
Financial Services Regulation Law
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1
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Gaming Law
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1
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Government Relations Practice
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1
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Litigation - Antitrust
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1
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
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Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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1
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
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Project Finance Law
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1
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Real Estate Law
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1
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Securities Regulation
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1
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Tax Law
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1
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Trademark Law
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1
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Trusts and Estates
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2
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Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
Jackson-MS
Appellate Practice
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2
Jackson-MS
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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2
Jackson-MS
Commercial Finance Law
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2
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Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
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2
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Insurance Law
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2
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Labor Law - Management
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2
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
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Energy Law
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3
Jackson-MS
Land Use and Zoning Law
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3
Jackson-MS
Public Finance Law
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3
Jackson-MS
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Miami

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1
Miami
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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1
Miami
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Miami
Commercial Litigation
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2
Miami
Tax Law
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2
Miami
Trusts and Estates
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3
Miami
Criminal Defense: General Practice

Mobile

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1
Mobile
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Mobile
Corporate Law
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1
Mobile
Real Estate Law
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2
Mobile
Commercial Litigation
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2
Mobile
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
Mobile
Litigation - Banking and Finance

New Orleans

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1
New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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1
New Orleans
Antitrust Law
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1
New Orleans
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
New Orleans
Commercial Finance Law
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1
New Orleans
Commercial Litigation
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1
New Orleans
Construction Law
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1
New Orleans
Corporate Compliance Law
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1
New Orleans
Corporate Law
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1
New Orleans
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
New Orleans
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
New Orleans
Employment Law - Management
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1
New Orleans
Energy Law
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1
New Orleans
Environmental Law
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1
New Orleans
Gaming Law
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1
New Orleans
Health Care Law
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1
New Orleans
Insurance Law
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1
New Orleans
International Trade and Finance Law
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1
New Orleans
Labor Law - Management
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1
New Orleans
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Antitrust
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Construction
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Environmental
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
New Orleans
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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1
New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
New Orleans
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
New Orleans
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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1
New Orleans
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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1
New Orleans
Real Estate Law
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1
New Orleans
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Securities Regulation
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1
New Orleans
Tax Law
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1
New Orleans
Transportation Law
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1
New Orleans
Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
New Orleans
Venture Capital Law
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2
New Orleans
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
New Orleans
Corporate Governance Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Elder Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Equipment Finance Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Litigation - ERISA
Tier
2
New Orleans
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
New Orleans
Litigation - Securities
Tier
2
New Orleans
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Project Finance Law

Tallahassee

Tier
2
Tallahassee
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
Tallahassee
Government Relations Practice

Practice Areas

Jones Walker LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 67 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Communications Law
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Economic Development Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Maritime
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mining Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Project Finance Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Jones Walker LLP proudly has 160 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.
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Offices & Contacts

New Orleans, LA
201 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70170-5100
United States
504-582-8000
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Chicago, IL
111 W Jackson, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
312-479-9860
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Lexington, KY
838 East High Street, #304
Lexington, KY 40502
United States
859-552-7923
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Lake Charles, LA
3401 Ryan Street, Suite 307
Lake Charles, LA 70605
United States
337-477-4655
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Eden Prairie, MN
574 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 135–509
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
United States
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Dallas, TX
5960 Berkshire Lane, 6th Floor
Dallas, TX 75225
United States
214-459-9000
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Birmingham, AL
420 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1100
Birmingham, AL 35203
United States
205-244-5200
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Mobile, AL
11 North Water Street, Suite 1200
Mobile, AL 36602
United States
251-432-1414
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Phoenix, AZ
333 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
602-366-7889
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Washington, DC
One M Street SE, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20003
United States
202-203-1000
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Miami, FL
201 South Biscayne Boulevard
Citi Center, Suite 3000
Miami, FL 33131-4341
United States
305-679-5700
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Tallahassee, FL
106 East College Avenue, Suite 1200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
United States
850-214-5100
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Atlanta, GA
3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
United States
404-870-7500
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Baton Rouge, LA
Suite 800
445 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
United States
225-248-2000
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Lafayette, LA
600 Jefferson Street, Suite 1600
Lafayette, LA 70501
United States
337-593-7600
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Jackson, MS
3100 North State Street, Suite 300
Jackson, MS 39216
United States
601-949-4900
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New York, NY
261 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10016
United States
646-735-6900
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Houston, TX
811 Main Street, Suite 2900
Houston, TX 77002
United States
713-437-1800
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The Woodlands, TX
10001 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 350
The Woodlands, TX 77380
United States
281-296-4400
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Practice Group Co-Leader, Corporate
Practice Group Co-Leader, Corporate
Practice Group Co-Leader, Government Relations
Practice Group Leader Co-Leader, Government Relations
Practice Group Leader, Labor & Employment
Practice Group Leader, Litigation
Practice Group Leader, Maritime
Practice Group Leader, Tax
Aileen S. Thomas
Board of Directors
Chad V. Theriot
Board of Directors
F. Rivers Lelong, Jr.
Board of Directors
Miriam Wogan Henry
Board of Directors
William H. Hines
Managing Partner
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