Gordon Arata (New Orleans office)

Gordon Arata is a full-service diversified business law firm with offices in Louisiana and Texas serving clients across the Gulf South and beyond. From emerging enterprises to multinational corporations, the firm represents businesses of all sizes providing sophisticated transactional counsel and litigation representation across a broad range of practice areas and industries. With a team of 40 regional and nationally recognized attorneys, the firm guides clients through complex opportunities, regulatory landscapes, and high-stakes disputes with clarity and confidence.

Gordon Arata attorneys regularly serve as trusted local counsel for national and international law firms and corporations seeking experienced, responsive representation in Texas and Louisiana, offering seamless collaboration and a deep understanding of regional courts, regulators, and business environments. The firm and its attorneys are regularly recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.

While Gordon Arata thrives across a diverse array of sectors, energy has long been a defining strength and driver of the firm’s growth. The firm’s litigation and transactional experience span onshore and offshore oil and gas operations in Louisiana, Texas and throughout the Outer Continental Shelf (Gulf of America, Pacific & Alaska OCS Regions) to the North Slope of Alaska to the Tilodiran and Boral fields in Colombia to the Bass Straits of Australia.

The firm approaches every engagement with a solutions-oriented, strategic mindset and a commitment to coordinated, efficient service, whether advising clients directly or working alongside other firms. Gordon Arata’s culture reflects a firm that is serious about its work, grounded in integrity, and deeply invested in the communities it serves. Through active civic involvement and leadership across Louisiana and Texas, the firm remains deeply connected to the regions and industries that shape its clients’ success.