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Jones Walker LLP

Since our inception in 1937, Jones Walker LLP has grown over the past several decades in size and scope to become one of the largest law firms in the United States. We serve local, regional, national, and international business interests in a wide range of markets and industries. Today, we have approximately 390 attorneys in Alabama, Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and Texas.

Jones Walker is committed to providing proactive legal services to major multinational, public, and private corporations; Fortune 500® companies; money center banks and worldwide insurers; and family and emerging businesses located in the United States and abroad.

We have close ties to many types of businesses and industries, and our attorneys are heralded for their experience in several practice areas. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients and gaining a thorough understanding of our clients' businesses and industries. Regardless of the size of a client, we work with each client's specific needs in mind, focusing on achieving the best results in the most efficient manner.

Strong supporters of the economic, civic, and cultural communities in which we work and live, we participate in a broad range of volunteer activities that promote health, educational opportunity, and artistic development. Partners and associates in every office provide pro bono counsel to individuals and organizations that lack access to or the ability to pay for legal services, and many of our attorneys serve on the boards of arts, education, and service organizations across the region.

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Partner
Richard Tyler is a partner in the firm's New Orleans office and co-chair of its construction practice. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Georgetown University Law Center.
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Associate
Christopher Ulfers is an associate in the firm's Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group and practices from the New Orleans office. Prior to joining Jones Walker, Mr. Ulfers externed for…
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Associate
William Underwood is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and contract drafting, review, and negotiation.…
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Partner
Rae Vasquez is a partner in Jones Walker's Real Estate Practice Group. Her practice involves a variety of commercial transactions, including real estate; secured public finance; drafting…
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Partner
Brett represents energy clients in litigation concerning energy infrastructure, including pipelines and LNG facilities. He currently represents energy companies in tort actions, challenges…
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Partner
Pat Veters is a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group. He concentrates on OSHA compliance and litigation.

Pat has extensive experience representing clients in a wide array…
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Partner
Tom Walker is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on commercial and regulatory matters in the financial services industry, with a depth of experience representing…
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Partner
Christopher M. Wappel is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on commercial lending and finance.
Christopher has practiced law since 1999. He represents borrowers, agents,…
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Associate
Andy focuses his practice on representing and advising domestic and multinational shipping companies, insurers, and underwriters in brown water, blue water, and offshore energy matters…
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Michael Waters is a partner in the firm's Banking & Financial Services Practice Group, and has practiced corporate and securities law, primarily in the financial institutions area, for…
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The National Law Review selected Jones Walker attorneys Jesse (Jay) Adams, Robert E. Box, Jr. and Matthew A. Mantle as 2021 Go-To Thought Leaders for their coverage of natural disaster recovery best practices and federal and local aid programs.    Especially noteworthy is the firm's leadership and expertise in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.  NLR readers turned to Jones Walker’s articles for news on tax relief, business grant extensions, and managing property damage assessments which provided essential guidance for those impacted by the hurricane. 

Jones Walker was recognized as an NLR Go-To Thought Leader for their Maritime Law & Litigation Practice Group content.  Their work covers regulation, insurance concerns, and court cases with a significant impact on the legal landscape. Enlightening and erudite coverage comes from Jennifer A. David, Christopher Ulfers, William C. Baldwin, R. Scott Jenkins and other members of the practice, all of whom cover the major issues related to Maritime Law, with an emphasis on the US Fifth Circuit.

 
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