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Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC

United States 2025

Overview

Stanley Reuter Thornton Alford assists its clients in a wide variety of complex litigation and commercial matters. Our diverse practice includes commercial litigation, the representation of attorneys and law firms in disciplinary and organizational matters, appellate advocacy, intellectual property litigation, construction law, and other areas. The firm brings together an exceptionally talented group of attorneys, each of whom has demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence through superior academic performance and distinction in the practice of law.

Our firm’s attorneys are leaders in the bar. Rick Stanley serves as a Chairman of the LSBA’s Committee on Codes of Lawyer and Judicial Conduct and as a member of the Ethics 2000 Committee. The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed him as a member to its Special Committee to Study Financial Assistance to Clients.

The firm’s members also serve on law school faculties and academic boards. Rick Stanley is an adjunct professor of law at Tulane Law School, where he teaches legal ethics and trial advocacy. Bryan Reuter, who holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, teaches computer law and an intellectual-property seminar at Loyola Law School. He also serves on the Tulane University School of Engineering Board of Advisors, and chairs the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board.

This site provides more detail about our attorneys and our unique practice. In each of our practice areas, our commitment to our clients is the same: to deliver the best legal representation in every matter we handle.
Founded:
1997
Size:
13
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Practice Areas:
15
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
6

Rankings

Regional

New Orleans

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1
New Orleans
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
New Orleans
Appellate Practice
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1
New Orleans
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
New Orleans
Commercial Litigation
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1
New Orleans
Copyright Law
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1
New Orleans
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Rankings

Regional

New Orleans

Tier
1
New Orleans
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
New Orleans
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
New Orleans
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
New Orleans
Copyright Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Construction
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Securities
Tier
1
New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Technology Law
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1
New Orleans
Trademark Law
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2
New Orleans
Energy Law
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2
New Orleans
Litigation - Antitrust
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2
New Orleans
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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2
New Orleans
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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3
New Orleans
Energy Regulatory Law
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3
New Orleans
Litigation - Environmental
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3
New Orleans
Litigation - First Amendment
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3
New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 24 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Consumer Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Utilities Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC proudly has 6 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 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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Awards

Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
2013 Best Lawyers
2013 Louisiana Super Lawyers®, Richard C. Stanley listed in Top 10
Best Law Firms, 2013 U.S. News Best Lawyers
Chambers U.S.A., Richard C. Stanley listed as leading lawyer

Offices & Contacts

New Orleans, LA
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