Gordon Arata has been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 United States guide with rankings and recognitions in three key practice areas, underscoring the firm’s strength in commercial litigation and energy law.
The firm received the following national recognitions:
- General Commercial Disputes: Mid-Market ($0–250M) – Tier 3
- Energy Litigation: Oil & Gas Mid-Market ($0–500M) – Tier 3
- Energy Transactions: Oil & Gas Mid-Market ($0–500M) – Firms to Watch
In addition, New Orleans members Phil Antis and Alex Rothenberg were recognized as Leading Partners in the General Commercial Disputes: Mid-Market category, highlighting their leadership and experience handling complex commercial litigation matters.
The recognition comes during a period of continued growth for the firm. Since the beginning of 2026, Gordon Arata has welcomed five new members and expanded its Labor & Employment practice, further strengthening its ability to serve clients across Louisiana, Texas, the Gulf South, and beyond. The firm also recently joined Alliott Global Alliance, a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked worldwide alliance of independent law firms, accounting, and other professional services firms, enhancing its ability to support clients with matters throughout the United States and around the world.
“We’re honored by this recognition, but what it really reflects is the trust our clients place in us and the exceptional work being done by attorneys across our firm every day,” said Phil Antis, Head of Gordon Arata’s Litigation group. “Our litigators and energy lawyers collaborate across offices and disciplines to help clients navigate complex business challenges throughout Louisiana, Texas, and the Gulf South. As we’ve continued to grow, our focus remains the same: delivering practical, strategic counsel that helps our clients achieve their business objectives.”
The firm’s nationally ranked practices serve clients across a broad range of industries, including energy, oil and gas, banking and finance, construction, real estate, chemical, industrial and manufacturing, and telecommunications and utilities. Gordon Arata’s commercial litigation team handles complex disputes in state and federal courts, while its energy attorneys advise clients on litigation, transactions, regulatory matters, renewable energy, and project development throughout the Gulf South and beyond.
The Legal 500 United States rankings are based on extensive independent research, including law firm submissions, interviews with clients and peers, and an evaluation of representative matters and market feedback.
These latest rankings add to the firm’s growing list of recognitions from leading legal directories, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.
To learn more about Gordon Arata’s capabilities, please contact Jennifer Bond, Director of Business Development, at jbond@gordonarata.com or 504-679-9825.
About Gordon Arata
Gordon Arata is a full-service business law firm serving savvy clients in a range of industries across the Gulf South and beyond. Strategically located in Texas and Louisiana, the firm has a team of more than forty regional and nationally recognized attorneys who manage both complex issues and day-to-day matters that impact businesses.