Jones Walker, LLP

Jones Walker, LLP was founded in May 1937 by Joseph Merrick Jones, Sr., William B. Dreux, and A.J. Waechter. The firm operates with an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on delivering service and value to its clients. It has grown to include over 350 lawyers practicing across the United States and internationally.

The firm maintains offices in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Birmingham, Mobile, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, The Woodlands, Jackson, Lexington, Miami, Pensacola, Tallahassee, New York, Phoenix, and Washington, DC. Jones Walker is a member of Lex Mundi, a global network of independent law firms, extending its reach to more than 100 countries worldwide.

Jones Walker provides legal counsel to a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, privately held and family-owned businesses, individual and institutional investors, and educational and research institutions. The firm's practice areas encompass a broad range of legal disciplines, such as Technology, Aerospace & Aviation, Banking & Financial Services, Construction, Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources, Gaming, Hospitality, Industrial, Petrochemical & Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Maritime, Sports & Entertainment, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Tax. The firm also supports the economic, civic, and cultural communities where its attorneys work and live, with partners and associates providing pro bono counsel and serving on various organizational boards.