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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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207 Regional Rankings
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Overview

Companies with business interests across the South turn to Phelps Dunbar for counsel on their legal needs. With 16 office locations in the U.S. and in London, we serve clients in the region's major commercial centers. Our 400-plus lawyers focus on six core areas: labor and employment, litigation, business, admiralty, insurance coverage and healthcare. But it’s more than our casework that sets our firm apart.

We spend time with you off the clock, so we can learn everything from your strategic goals to challenging operational issues. We are known for asking questions, not just about what is, but about what should be. And we make sure that you access our experience seamlessly, with every lawyer in every office available to be part of your team. We do this because anything can make the difference in a business-critical deal or lawsuit.

We embrace the future, not just of your industry but of our own. We are constantly looking for how to improve services and outcomes through technology. Through our Phelps Analytics Lab, we partner with Tulane University to pilot programs that use AI to identify business trends, develop litigation strategies and improve efficiency.

We are proud to offer national talent with local pricing to companies working throughout the Gulf South. We welcome the chance to work with you.

Founded:
1853
Size:
425
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Practice Areas:
81
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
184

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Railroad Law

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Insurance Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
National Ranking
Railroad Law

Regional

Austin

Tier
2
Austin
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

Baton Rouge

Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Copyright Law

Firm Leadership

Marshall Redmon
Chairman

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Railroad Law
Crawford McGivaren at Phelps Dunbar has been a trusted advisor to us longer than I have been with the company, and that is over two decades. His influence on Norfolk Southern extends well beyond the geographic limits of the office in which he is located. His partner Gerald Burnett likewise has become a key advisor on matters pertaining to Norfolk Southern's exercise of eminent domain under Alabama law.
David Shelton
Northern Southern
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Rick Shelby of Phelps Dunbar is a great person with the same thoughts and morals as myself. I have a great amount of respect for him. The firm has a great reputation and integrity.
Andre Clemons
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
The Phelps Dunbar team of Sara Beth Wilson, Danielle Mashburn-Myrick and Sean Doran were extremely instrumental in extracting value from what originally was to be a loss of more than a million dollars to my company. Their intelligence, perseverance , courtroom skills knowledge of applicable law and negotiating skills were no match for our multi billion dollar company opponent. We can’t make a higher recommendation of their abilities, and results.
Wayne Glascock
Worldwide Financial, Inc.
Gaming Law
Jeff Barbin, of Phelps Dunbar, counsel in navigating the Louisiana regulatory environment has been an invaluable asset to our business. The services have been professional, cost effective, and comprehensive. Performance exceeds expectations.
Bill Vandersand
Casino Queen
Gaming Law
Jeff Barbin of Phelps Dunbar has been an invaluable resource in navigating Louisiana gaming law.
 
Insurance Law
Katie Myers, Patricia McLean and Jay Sever at Phelps Dunbar are all exceptional attorneys.
Chris Nelson
Scottsdale
Commercial Litigation
Phelps Dunbar demonstrated extraordinary attention to detail, substantive knowledge of the law and, most important, excellent advocacy skills in the litigation matters they handled for our company. The results they achieved on our company's behalf were highly favorable and much better than expected.
Bill Sutton
Colonial Management
Banking and Finance Law
I have never worked with a group that is as professional and hardworking on my behalf. Phelps Dunbar always ensures we are protected while also finding ways to get deals agreed upon between the two parties. Our attorney at Phelps Dunbar’s New Orleans office is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Gordon Kolb, Jr.
G.H.K. Developments
Corporate Law
John Bobango at Phelps Dunbar was our lawyer and did a fabulous job navigating us through a property acquisition for our business. He helped us acquire a new non profit business under our existing non profit business and everything went smoothly. John has been a blessing to our organization through several legal concerns ad we are grateful for his expertise and support.
Jo Gilbert
Madonna Learning Center
Land Use and Zoning Law
I have been extremely satisfied with the services provided by Fred Junkin and Elly Vecchio with Phelps Dunbar in the Houston office in connection with the acquisition of approximately 70 easements and rights of way for one of my clients.
Abrey Rubinsky
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P.
Labor Law - Management
Todd Butler at Phelps Dunbar has always provided us with the knowledgeable legal advice we need on a timely basis. In every employment practices gray area that we've encountered and needed assistance with, he has always offered thorough explanations that guided us in the right direction quickly and efficiently while also considering the business sense behind his advice. We are very thankful for his support and his service to our businesses.
Luiza Dobbins
New South Radio
Employment Law - Management
Jason Pill and his colleagues at Phelps Dunbar have done a phenomenal job representing us in several litigation matters and we recommend them. They are highly diligent and responsive and have repeatedly shown significant expertise in federal and state employment law issues.
Howard Kao
Lend US / JAN Consulting
Banking and Finance Law
Phelps Dunbar has been our primary legal advisors for approximately 15 years. They have represented us on numerous complex multi-family real estate closings and financing transactions in Texas and Louisiana. Very professional, prompt and attentive to detail. They always represent our interests very well.
Robert Peek
Chief Executive Officer – Ambesbury Companies
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Phelps Dunbar has knowledge lawyers with experience and expertise, which is critical when navigating legal concepts, potential courses of action and related timetables in the bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / insolvency and reorganization law challenging area of law.
 
Real Estate Law
Phelps Dunbar has provided me with legal advice and closing services for dozens of commercial properties for nearly thirty years. From contract development through due diligence and closing, they have been a trusted advisor in all aspects of commercial real estate.
Darren Metz
Luxeterra, LLC
Real Estate Law
I have never worked with a group that is as professional and hardworking on my behalf. Phelps Dunbar always ensures we are protected while also finding ways to get deals agreed upon between the two parties. Our attorney at Phelps Dunbar’s New Orleans office is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Gordon Kolb, Jr.
G.H.K. Developments
Construction Law
Phelps Dunbar's customer service is impeccable. They always go the extra mile.
John Lupfer
KAST Construction Company
Commercial Litigation
I can always count on Phelps Dunbar partners to counsel me on strategy as if they were in my shoes. Exceptional understanding of the laws and norms affecting our industry.
Mike Hager
Macan Deve
Banking and Finance Law
In working with the lawyers at Phelps Dunbar it has become clear to me, and very much appreciated by me, that not only can they bring great depth and breadth of legal ability to bear in the financial services space, but that they also exercise judiciousness in the application of it under varying and frequently challenging circumstances.
Eric Dyas
Pocketbook
Employment Law - Management
I have had many encounters with multiple attorneys through the years at Phelps Dunbar and they are by far the most professional, knowledgeable, understanding individuals I have ever worked with. They also understand urgent matters and their turnaround time is on point.
Dina Jones
Center for Bone and Joint Disease
Real Estate Law
Phelps Dunbar has been our primary legal advisors for approximately 15 years. They have represented us on numerous complex multi-family real estate closings and financing transactions in Texas and Louisiana. Very professional, prompt and attentive to detail. They always represent our interests very well.
Robert Peek
Chief Executive Officer – Ambesbury Companies
Construction Law
I can always count on Phelps Dunbar partners to counsel me on strategy as if they were in my shoes. Exceptional understanding of the laws and norms affecting our industry.
Mike Hager
Macan Deve
Insurance Law
Phelps Dunbar is a very good firm for long-term relationships.
Louis Thorne
MS Amlin Underwriting Limited
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
The Phelps Dunbar firm is very knowledgeable and impactful about issues relative to branding, the Jones Act, corporate formation, and other related matters.
Corey Kief
Crosby Tugs
Labor Law - Management
Phelps Dunbar is a terrific firm. They provide vigorous and smart representation. They are responsive to the client's needs. They are well versed in litigation and the unique issues in the local courts.
 
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Simply outstanding. Provides exceptional legal and strategic guidance in challenging matters. Highly recommend.
Jim Crotwell
Origin Bank
Construction Law
We have full and complete trust in Phelps Dunbar's construction law. We work in environments where there are multiple clients to serve on each project and they navigate it perfectly.
Julio Dumas
Gulf Coast Real Estate Consultants, L.L.C.
Construction Law
Phelps Dunbar's construction law team is highly skilled, responsive, thorough and effective. I also appreciate that the team is compliant with my agency's procedures and billing guidelines.
 
Gaming Law
Jeff Barbin at Phelps Dunbar is a first-class attorney. He is someone I have relied on and trusted on all matters concerning Louisiana gaming.
 
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Fantastic experience
Jeff Cole, M.D.
OrthoSouth
Appellate Practice
I have had extensive experience with Phelps Dunbar. Their attorneys are excellent, responsive and are very cost effective. I highly recommend this firm.
Jannette Louard Wallace
NAACP
Commercial Litigation
It has been a pleasure working with Phelps Dunbar. They have been a tremendous resource for us.
Tony Gaylor
Hinds County, Mississippi
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Very capable and knowledgeable attorneys. Well-respected in this area.
Mark Hill
1SourceVend, Inc.
Land Use and Zoning Law
Phelps Dunbar is top notch in this practice area and are a go-to when my clients are seeking special counsel in these areas.
 
Land Use and Zoning Law
Phelps Dunbar provides excellent legal services, that instill confidence in its recommendations. They are knowledgeable and professional, and in addition to providing superior legal services, they offer commonsense, business focused advice designed to resolve issues. The firm also offers excellent customer service and timely responses.
Nancy Collins
Construction Law
I have had the pleasure of working with Phelps Dubar over the past 20 plus years on multiple construction law issues of various scale ranging from $10,000 cases to major multi-million dollar cases and they have treated each and every case as if each were the most important matter that they were working on at the time giving it the highest level of attention and being as responsive as possible.
Denise Scelfo
Amesbury Companies
Commercial Litigation
Phelps Dunbar is a top tier firm filled with subject matter experts.
 
Commercial Litigation
Phelps Dunbar are excellent brief writers on dispositive issues. Terrific deposition counsel and able to distill difficult factual issues quickly and effectively.
 
Corporate Law
I have used Phelps Dunbar for general corporate attorney work versus having inside counsel, general business law, human resource law and mergers and acquisitions law. I found them to be invaluable to our business. They bring the knowledge, expertise and experience to always exceed my expectations. Over the last several decades I’ve worked with a number of nationally recognized firms in New York City, Seattle and others and none have served us as well. Additionally their rates for what they bring to the table in comparison are remarkable. Not only are their rates attractive but they execute in a timely manner. I’ve never felt they were just building hours. The firm works as a team bringing those with the most experience in a particular area to the table. This firm has been able to support us without the need for and additional firms. The integrity of this firm is unquestionable and their ingenuity in moving mergers and acquisitions through challenges to closure is, in my opinion, best in class. I can’t say enough about this firm.
Don Nickleson
Compwell
Labor Law - Management
Phelps Dunbar is one of our go-to firms for legal matters we choose not to handle in-house. My counterpart at Phelps has the ability to put together a diverse team of lawyers to fit the needs of the case. Phelps also has a team of competent less experienced lawyers who can handle matters at a lower cost with oversite from more experienced lawyers. Phelps's ability to manage costs by using less experienced lawyers to have the less complicated aspects of a case results in a more efficient use of my company' outside counsel spend.
Darryl Phillips
Entergy Services, LLC
Employment Law - Management
Phelps Dunbar is a remarkable firm, with attorneys who understand our business, are responsive, and approach cases creatively and analytically. It's always a pleasure to work with Phelps Dunbar, and I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for employment counsel.
Mehrgol Khan
GEICO
Construction Law
The Phelps Dunbar construction team is experienced, professional and highly skilled in the construction law arena. I have enjoyed working with the attorneys in both the New Orleans and Tampa offices.
 
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Phelps Dunbar's expertise has single-handedly grown my business and enhanced my access to capital in our region. I will be a Phelps customer for life and I'm very thankful to their team.
Christa Cotton
El Guapo
Commercial Litigation
I have used Phelps Dunbar for several matters. The firm is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. The results were excellent!
Elise Greenspan
Hill International, Inc.
Banking and Finance Law
I have enjoyed working with Chris Couch in the Birmingham office of Phelps Dunbar. Chris is an excellent attorney, with a unique combination of experience and skills. His depth of knowledge is quite impressive across a wide range of subjects that are relevant to financial institutions, large and small such as bank regulatory, privacy, payments, corporate governance, and transactional matters.
 
Litigation - Intellectual Property
The team at Phelps Dunbar was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, and very collaborative. they always listened to my concerns and thoughts and responded quickly and professionally. I would recommend them highly to anyone.
Rone Luczynski
Revurbia Consulting
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Phelps Dunbar is a very efficient team. They are detailed, thoughtful, organized, strategic and successful for their clients!
Tommy Darnell
Fmrly BancorpSouth n/k/a Cadence (Retired)
Health Care Law
Their knowledge of health care law has helped us to navigate negotiations both with other health care entities as well as our health system. Phelps Dunbar has advised us on areas that may be questionable or that have simply needed a few extra items to firm up.
Mike Piver
Gulf Orthopaedic
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Phelps Dunbar has been my company's go to law firm for mergers and acquisitions for over a decade. The firm does a great job in both handling the small details and keeping the big picture in mind.
Mark Jeanfreau
Renasant Bank
Corporate Law
Phelps Dunbar has assisted me in forming and managing more than 10 companies over the past 30 years. I rely on them for not only corporate legalities, but strategic advice to optimize long term outcomes.
Darren Metz
Luxeterra, LLC
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Phelps Dunbar is an excellent firm. They are experts in the applicable law and provide strategic and tactical advice. They are responsive, fair in client relationships and drive great results. Chris Ralston and his team are invaluable advisors to our organization. They understand our business and our particular needs.
Sean McDonough
American Diabetes Association
Insurance Law
Explanations are well thought out, and counsel at Phelps Dunbar has a good understanding of the participants in our market.
Randy Horden
ICAT Managers, LLC
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Team at Phelps Dunbar has helped us with many deals across the USA. The team is responsive, and works well with firms in other states, when required. Tax team has been deal friendly, when required. Providing guidance that helps get transactions done. Great partners to our business.
Mike Linton
DSG, LLC
Real Estate Law
I have worked with numerous attorneys at Phelps Dunbar for more than 30 years in commercial real estate transaction matters and all have been excellent as far as professionalism and competence are concerned. Most recently I have worked with Jim Stuckey, who in my opinion is the model for what a transaction lawyer should be.
Brien Gussoni
Port of New Orleans

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Railroad Law

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Insurance Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
National Ranking
Railroad Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Corporate Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
3
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Securities Regulation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Tax Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Timber Law

Regional

Austin

Tier
2
Austin
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

Baton Rouge

Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Copyright Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Energy Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Energy Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Patent Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Trademark Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Utilities Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Environmental Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Government Relations Practice
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Health Care Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
3
Baton Rouge
Tax Law

Birmingham

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Birmingham
Commercial Litigation
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Birmingham
Construction Law
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Birmingham
Corporate Law
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Birmingham
Employment Law - Management
Tier
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Birmingham
Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier
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Birmingham
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Birmingham
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Birmingham
Railroad Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Tax Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Trusts and Estates
Tier
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Birmingham
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
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Birmingham
Banking and Finance Law
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Birmingham
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
2
Birmingham
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Birmingham
Litigation - Antitrust
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Birmingham
Litigation - Construction
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Birmingham
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Birmingham
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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Birmingham
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
Birmingham
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Birmingham
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
2
Birmingham
Securities Regulation
Tier
2
Birmingham
Timber Law
Tier
2
Birmingham
Transportation Law
Tier
3
Birmingham
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
3
Birmingham
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
3
Birmingham
Corporate Compliance Law
Tier
3
Birmingham
Corporate Governance Law
Tier
3
Birmingham
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
3
Birmingham
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
3
Birmingham
Litigation - Securities
Tier
3
Birmingham
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
3
Birmingham
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
3
Birmingham
Real Estate Law

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth
Insurance Law
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation
Tier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Antitrust
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Gulfport

Tier
1
Gulfport
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Gulfport
Mediation
Tier
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Gulfport
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Gulfport
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Houston

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Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
Houston
Insurance Law
Tier
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Houston
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
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Houston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Houston
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
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Houston
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Jackson-MS

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Jackson-MS
Commercial Litigation
Tier
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Jackson-MS
Employment Law - Management
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Jackson-MS
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Jackson-MS
Tax Law
Tier
1
Jackson-MS
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Arbitration
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Environmental Law
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Mediation
Tier
2
Jackson-MS
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Jackson-MS
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
Jackson-MS
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
3
Jackson-MS
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
3
Jackson-MS
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Memphis

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1
Memphis
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Commercial Litigation
Tier
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Memphis
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Memphis
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Memphis
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Memphis
Venture Capital Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Construction Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Economic Development Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Memphis
Government Relations Practice
Tier
2
Memphis
Health Care Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
2
Memphis
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Memphis
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
2
Memphis
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Memphis
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Tax Law
Tier
3
Memphis
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
3
Memphis
Litigation - Securities

Mobile

Tier
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Mobile
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
Mobile
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Mobile
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Mobile
Construction Law
Tier
1
Mobile
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Mobile
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Mobile
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Mobile
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Mobile
Tax Law
Tier
1
Mobile
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Mobile
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Mobile
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Mobile
Municipal Law
Tier
3
Mobile
Litigation - Trusts and Estates

New Orleans

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New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Advertising Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
New Orleans
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
New Orleans
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
New Orleans
Construction Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Corporate Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
New Orleans
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
New Orleans
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
New Orleans
Energy Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Energy Regulatory Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Environmental Law
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1
New Orleans
Equipment Finance Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Health Care Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Insurance Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
New Orleans
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
New Orleans
Railroad Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
New Orleans
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Antitrust Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Litigation - Antitrust
Tier
2
New Orleans
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
2
New Orleans
Mediation
Tier
2
New Orleans
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Utilities Law
Tier
2
New Orleans
Venture Capital Law
Tier
3
New Orleans
Securities Regulation

Raleigh

Tier
1
Raleigh
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Raleigh
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Tampa

Tier
1
Tampa
Arbitration
Tier
1
Tampa
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Tampa
Construction Law
Tier
1
Tampa
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Tampa
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Tampa
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Tampa
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Tampa
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
1
Tampa
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Tampa
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
2
Tampa
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
3
Tampa
Antitrust Law

Tupelo

Tier
1
Tupelo
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Tupelo
Tax Law
Tier
2
Tupelo
Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

Phelps Dunbar LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 73 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Cannabis Law
  • Certificate of Need
  • Civil Rights
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Communications Law
  • Construction Disputes
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright
  • Corporate Law
  • Coverage
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • Entertainment Law - Music
  • Environmental Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • First Amendment Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Media Law
  • Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Project Finance Law
  • Qui Tam Law
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Reinsurance Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademark
  • Trademark Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Utilities Law
  • Venture Capital Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Phelps Dunbar LLP proudly has 184 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
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New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans, LA 70130-6534
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL 35203
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101 Dauphin Street, Suite 1000
Mobile, AL 36602
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501 Commendencia Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
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Tampa, FL
100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 2000
Tampa, FL 33602-5311
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Baton Rouge, LA
II City Plaza, Suite 1100
400 Convention Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5618
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225-346-0285
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Flowood, MS
1905 Community Bank Way, Suite 200
Flowood, MS 39232
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601-352-2300
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Gulfport, MS
2602 Thirteenth Street, Suite 300
Gulfport, MS 39501
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228-679-1130
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Jackson, MS
4270 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39211-6391
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Tupelo, MS
105 E. Main Street, Suite 201
Tupelo, MS 38804
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662-842-7907
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Raleigh, NC
GlenLake One, Suite 530
4141 ParkLake Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
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919-789-5300
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Memphis, TN
999 South Shady Grove Road, Suite 500
Memphis, TN 38120
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901-259-7100
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Nashville, TN
414 Union Street, Suite 1105
Nashville, TN 37219
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615-726-1200
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Austin, TX
1250 Capital of Texas Highway South
Building Three, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78746
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737-220-8735
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Fort Worth, TX
201 Main Street, Suite 1350
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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817-386-1166
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Houston, TX
910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4300
Houston, TX 77002
United States
713-626-1386
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Southlake, TX
2102 E. State Highway 114, Suite 207
Southlake, TX 76092
United States
817-488-3134
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London, GB
One Lime Street, Level Seven, Suite 725
London EC3M 7DQ
United Kingdom
44 20 7929 4765
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Ann Theriot
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P. Ragan Richard
Managing Partner - Baton Rouge
Allen E. "Teeto" Graham
Managing Partner - Mobile
Dennis M. McClelland
Managing Partner - Tampa
Greg D. Pirkle
Managing Partner - Tupelo
C. Matthew Terrell
Managing Partner - Dallas
Marshall M. Redmon
Managing Partner - Firmwide
Kyle Moran
Managing Partner - Gulfport
Todd Butler
Managing Partner - Jackson
George Morris
Managing Partner - Birmingham
Claudine Jackson
Managing Partner - Fort Worth
Ivan Rodgriguez
Managing Partner - Houston
Marshall Redmon
Managing Partner - New Orleans
Kevin O'Brien
Managing Partner - Raleigh
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