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Law Firm Offering Broad Legal Practice Experience

When your future is on the line, you want your lawyer to have the professional and technical resources to handle the most complex litigation cases. At the law offices of Montgomery Barnett, our attorneys have taken a leading role in national litigation. From business law and insurance defense to maritime and environmental law, we can help you with a wide range of concerns.

Entering Our Third Century of Legal Representation

  • Admiralty: Representing clients along the Gulf Coast, we handle a wide range of admiralty law cases, involving cargo damage, recovery and the Jones Act.
  • Bankruptcy: Representing creditors and debtors, our goal is to help our clients come out of bankruptcy with a fresh start.
  • Business, Corporate and Finance: From business formation to contract law, we handle a wide range of business and corporate law concerns.
  • Casualty and Insurance Defense: With a national insurance defense practice, we are equipped to handle all cases through negotiation and litigation.
  • Commercial Litigation: Providing defense counsel, we handle all types of commercial litigation, including breach of contract law and RICO cases.
  • Construction Law: As members of the American College of Construction Lawyers, we represent parties from small builders to major developers.
  • Environmental Law and Toxic Torts: Located on the Gulf Coast, we handle environmental law cases both on land and at sea.
  • Estate Planning: Protecting individuals and business owners, we can help you come up with an estate plan that protects your future.
  • Labor and Employment Law: From risk management counsel to litigation, we can handle all your employment and labor law concerns.
  • Mediation and Arbitration: As members of the American Arbitrators Association, we are ready to guide you through the process and help you reach a solution without litigation.
  • Oil and Gas Law: From environmental law to oil and gas development and exploration, we handle a wide range of administrative and court matters.
  • Professional Liability Defense: Representing all licensed professionals, including fellow attorneys, we will protect your ability to pursue your profession.
  • Product Liability Defense: Handling all products across a wide range of industries, we represent clients from small businesses to large manufacturers.
  • Real Estate: From real estate tax issues to commercial and government real estate transactions, we can help you with any real estate concerns.
  • Governmental and Public Entities: Representing parishes and cities in the Gulf Coast, we handle employment law, insurance, and other legal concerns.

Whatever concerns you may have, it is our goal to be there to help you find long-term solutions.

Firm News

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Office Locations

New Orleans, LA Office
3300 Energy Centre
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3300
New Orleans, LA 70163-3300
Ph: (504) 585-3200
Fax: (504) 585-7688
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Baton Rouge, LA Office
140 Essen Centre
5353 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Ph: (225) 329-2800
Fax: (225) 329-2850
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