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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Gordon Arata’s J.P. Graf and Jess Waltman Among Nation’s Leading Young Litigators
As Gordon Arata continues to grow its litigation practice across industries and throughout the Gulf South, two of the firm’s rising litigation stars have earned national recognition. Members John...
Thirty-Three Gordon Arata Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 The Best Lawyers in America® List
Gordon Arata is pleased to announce that thirty-three attorneys in its Lafayette and New Orleans offices have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The honorees...
Marion Weinstock and Michael Botnick Recognized Among Lawdragon’s Leading Real Estate Lawyers
Gordon Arata members Marion Welborn Weinstock and Michael E. Botnick have once again been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. The annual guide recognizes 500 attorneys...
Four Gordon Arata Attorneys Recognized Among the World’s Leading Energy Lawyers by Lawdragon
Gordon Arata is proud to announce that C. Peck Hayne, Jr., Scott A. O'Connor, Anthony "Tony" Marino, and Cynthia A. Nicholson have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in...
Gerald “Jess” Waltman III Named a 2026 American Bar Association On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Honoree
Gordon Arata is pleased to announce Gerald “Jess” Waltman III has been selected to the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s 2026 On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers list, one of the...
Lawdragon Recognizes Gordon Arata Attorneys J.P. Graf and Jess Waltman in 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
Gordon Arata congratulates Louisiana Members John Philip "J.P." Graf and Gerald "Jess" Waltman III on their inclusion in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, a national guide recognizing...
Gordon Arata Earns National Recognition in 2026 Legal 500 United States Guide
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...
Chambers USA Recognizes Gordon Arata’s Growing Bench Strength in 2026 Louisiana Rankings
Gordon Arata is pleased to announce that 13 attorneys and four practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA – Louisiana. The firm's 2026 results include a Band 1 ranking...
Pride Month Events Across Our Communities
New Orleans New Orleans PrideFest 2026 events take place Thurs., June 11 through Sun., June 14. For details, click here. Lafayette Pride Acadiana Parade takes place Sat., June 20, 6pm in Downtown...