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Gordon Arata Adds Veteran Employment Litigator Stephen P. Beiser as Member in New Orleans
With more than 40 years of experience, Beiser enhances the firm’s expanding Labor & Employment practice and broader commercial litigation capabilities Gordon Arata welcomes veteran trial lawyer...
Law Firm Gordon Arata Joins Alliott Global Alliance in Louisiana and Texas
Originally published by Alliott Global Alliance: Alliott Global Alliance (AGA) is delighted to welcome full-service law firm Gordon Arata as its legal representative in Louisiana and Houston, Texas....
Gordon Arata Grows Labor and Employment Services to Meet Evolving Workforce Challenges
Magdalen B. Bickford & Susanne V. Cooper Join as Members, Bringing Decades of Experience New Orleans –Gordon Arata expands its Labor and Employment practice with the addition of Magdalen...
Kathleen A. Harrison Joins Gordon Arata as Member in New Orleans
Gordon Arata announced that Kathleen “Kathy” A. Harrison has joined the firm as a member in its New Orleans office. Harrison brings nearly two decades of experience spanning private practice and...
Gordon Arata Client Omni Environmental Solutions Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Sale of Subsidiary
Gordon Arata is pleased to announce that it served as legal counsel to Omni Environmental Services, Inc. in the multi-million-dollar sale of Trussco, Inc. - its offshore environmental cleaning and...
Gerald “Jess” Waltman III Elected as a Member of Gordon Arata
Gordon Arata is pleased to share that Gerald “Jess” Waltman III has been elected a Member of the firm. Based in the New Orleans office, Waltman is an accomplished litigator whose practice centers on...
Jean M. Smith Joins Gordon Arata Law Firm
Gordon Arata is pleased to announce the addition of Jean M. Smith as an associate attorney in the firm’s Houston office. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights, as...
Gordon Arata Recognized in 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Firm Honored with National Tier Status for Oil & Gas Law and Mining Law Gordon Arata has been recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings, earning a distinguished National Tier 2 ranking in...
Gordon Arata Makes Its Mark in the 2026 Benchmark Litigation Guide
Seven Attorneys Recognized among Nation’s Top Litigators Gordon Arata is proud to announce that seven of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive...









