Commercial Litigation

With commercial litigation attorneys in our 10 offices, the Commercial Litigation Section is led by David Israel (metro-New Orleans), Kevin Barreca (metro-New Orleans), and David Clouston (Dallas).

On a nationwide basis, we provide a full array of litigation services for our clients, from pre-litigation resolution to arbitration or trial, whether prosecuting or defending claims. 

Our attorneys appear nationwide in federal and state courts and frequently arbitrate before the American Arbitration Association or other arbitration forums. We also work with numerous insurance carriers regarding such disputes. 

Litigation Staffing 

Should you be sued, or should you need to protect your company by instituting litigation, we staff cases based on location and expertise. In those states where we have an office, matters filed in that state are typically placed with that office.

Focus on Bottom Line Results 

Understanding that successful businesses expect results but are also mindful of the bottom line, our commercial litigation attorneys tailor services that efficiently and creatively address each client’s particular needs.  

Depending upon the issues involved and client needs, the goal is to reach a speedy and favorable resolution while minimizing the disruption litigation can cause.  

What We Provide: 

We provide a variety of litigation services to our clients, including, by way of example: 

• Contract disputes.
• Trademark and trade secrets protection.
• Unfair trade practices, breach of good faith and fair dealing, breach of fiduciary and custodial duty.
• Computer fraud and abuse/stored communications violations
• Civil RICO.
• Corporate officer and director issues.
• Family and small business issues.
• Conversion, lease, and real estate disputes.
• Construction litigation.
• Fraud, constructive fraud, negligence, negligent supervision, and negligent misrepresentation.
• Professional negligence and malpractice and allegations of professional liability for a wide range of industries and professionals, including: attorneys, accountants, broker/dealer, architects, insurance agents, and sales representatives.

Practice Area Leaders

• ► David Israel
  Metairie: (504) 669-0234

• ► Kevin G. Barreca
  Metairie: (504) 913-1579

• ► David R. Clouston
  Dallas: (214) 794-3920

Related Attorneys

• ► Michael D. Alltmont, Metairie
• ► Nicolas Bell, Metairie
• ► Jennifer Dillow, Brownstown Township
• ► Aaron R. Easley, Flemington
• ► Louis L. Galvis , Montrose
• ► Justin H. Homes , Metairie
• ► Leslye E. Moseley, Dallas
• ► Kenneth A. Ohashi, Los Angeles
• ► Charles Penot, Dallas
• ► James "Jack" L. Richards, Metairie
• ► Brian D. Roth, Metairie
• ► Michelle Sanginiti, Philadelphia
• ► James K. Schultz, San Diego
• ► Bryan C. Shartle, Metairie
• ► Bradley St. Angelo, Metairie
• ► Brittany Stevens, Metairie
• ► Tuan Van Uong, Los Angeles
• ► Dayle M. Van Hoose, Tampa
• ► Whitney L. White, Dallas

Recent Highlights

• ► Florida State Trial Court Ruling: No Actual FDCPA Damages, No State Court Filing Permitted
  November 22, 2023