Recognitions

The trust of our clients and the recognition of leading legal, business, and industry organizations reflect Gordon Arata’s commitment to delivering practical, strategic counsel across the Gulf South. Our attorneys and practice areas are consistently recognized at the local, regional, and national levels by respected organizations, publications, and peer-reviewed rankings for their experience, leadership, and results. Clients likewise value our responsiveness, industry knowledge, and dedication to helping them achieve their business objectives. Below are some of the honors our attorneys and practices have received, along with feedback from clients who have entrusted us with their most important legal matters.

Rankings & Awards

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2027 The Best Lawyers in America® and 2026 Best Law Firms®

Thirty-three attorneys in New Orleans and Lafayette selected to the 2027 list
Two attorneys selected as “Lawyer of the Year” honorees
Ranked in 32 practice areas, including a National Tier 2 ranking in Oil & Gas Law and National Tier 3 ranking in Mining Law

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2026 Chambers USA

13 attorneys ranked in 7 practice areas in Louisiana:

Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Construction
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Environmental: Litigation
Labor & Employment
Litigation: General Commercial
Real Estate

4 ranked departments in Louisiana:

Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Litigation: General Commercial
Real Estate

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LEGAL 500

2026 United States Guide:

General Commercial Disputes: Mid-Market ($0 – 250M)
Energy Litigation: Oil & Gas Mid-Market ($0 – 500M)
Energy Transactions: Oil & Gas Mid-Market ($0 – 500M)
Leading Lawyers: Phil Antis & Alex Rothenberg for General Commercial Disputes: Mid-Market ($0 – 250M)