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| | Address | | JP Morgan Tower, Suite 6601, 600 Travis Street | | Houston, Texas 77002 | | (Ft. Bend, Harris & Montgomery Cos.) | | | |
| | | Jones, Walker,
Waechter, Poitevent,
Carrère & Denègre L.L.P. practices in the following areas of law:
Admiralty and Maritime, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Appellate Litigation, Aviation, Banking, Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors'-Debtors' Rights, Business and Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defense, Commercial Lending and Finance, Construction, Corporate and Securities, Employee Benefits, ERISA and Executive Compensation, Energy and Natural Resources, Environmental and Toxic Torts, Gaming, Government Relations, Health Care, Insurance and Financial Services, Intellectual Property, International, Labor and Employment, Mergers and Acquisitions, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Project Development and Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Land Use, Development and Finance, Tax (International, Federal, State and Local), Telecommunications and Utilities, Trusts, Estates and Personal Planning, Venture Capital and Emerging Companies, White Collar Crime and Corporate Compliance. | | Year Established: 1937 | Firm Profile:
Jones Walker is one of the largest firms in the Gulf South, providing a comprehensive range of legal services and serving a broad spectrum of local, regional, national, and international business interests. With more than 260 attorneys, our offices are located in Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas.We are committed to providing excellent and proactive legal services to major multinational, public, and private corporations; Fortune 500 companies; money center banks and worldwide insurers; and family and emerging businesses doing business in the United States and abroad. Our attorneys strive to practice law with high levels of creativity and innovation, and to deliver quality legal representation without sacrificing personalized client service. By understanding our clients' businesses and building strong, personal relationships with clients, Jones Walker creates a productive partnership that focuses on achieving optimal results in an efficient manner. Our attorneys are recognized for superior client service, excellence in law, and for contributing to their communities. Many journals and publications feature articles written by our attorneys, who are often featured as speakers for professional, trade, and business seminars, and serve as instructors for law school courses. We are committed to improving our communities by dedicating time, talent, and financial resources to a variety of civic, charitable, and professional organizations. | | Firm Size: 266 |
Other Office Locations of Jones, Walker,
Waechter, Poitevent,
Carrère & Denègre L.L.P.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. (Main Office)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A.
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.A.
Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.A.
| | RESIDENT PARTNER | | Rebecca G. Gottsegen (Partner) born New Orleans, Louisiana; admitted to bar, 1993, Louisiana; 2007, Texas. Education: Loyola University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1990; J.D., cum laude, 1993). Cardinal Key Honor Fraternity; Alpha Sigma Nu. Moot Court. Managing Editor, Loyola Law Review. Adjunct Professor of Labor Law, Loyola Law School. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.) 2007 and 2008 for Labor and Employment Law. Member: American Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Louisiana State Bar Association; New Orleans Bar Association. Member, Thomas Moore Inn of Court. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment Law. Email: Rebecca G. Gottsegen | | PARTNERS | | Michael A. Chernekoff (Partner) born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 1, 1955; admitted to bar, 1980, District of Columbia; 1982, Louisiana; 2006, Texas. Education: Tulane University (B.A., 1977); George Washington University (J.D., with honors, 1980). Associate Editor and Co-author: Louisiana Environmental Handbook. Editor, "Louisiana Environmental Compliance Update," 1992-1998. Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1981-1982. Member: Houston, New Orleans (Member: Environmental Committee; Steering Committee, 1995-1996), Louisiana State (Member, Environmental Law Section, Chairman, 1993-1994, Vice-Chairman, 1991-1993 and Council Member, 1988-1991) and American (Member, Sections on: Environment, Energy and Resources; Litigation; Committee Vice Chair, Litigation, Torts & Insurance Practice, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008) Bar Associations; The District of Columbia Bar; State Bar of Texas; Defense Research Institute. (Also at New Orleans, Louisiana Office). Practice Areas: Environmental Law; Toxic Torts; Energy; Litigation. Email: Michael A. Chernekoff | | Robert T. Lemon, II (Partner) born Pensacola, Florida, June 2, 1953; admitted to bar, 1980, Louisiana; 2004, Texas. Education: United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S., 1975); Tulane University (J.D., cum laude, 1980); University College, University of London (LL.M., 1981); The Hague Academy of International Law (1984). Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, South Carolina, Maritime Law, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Member, Board of Editors, Tulane Law Review, 1978-1980. Author: "Allocation of Marine Risks: An Overview of the Marine Insurance Package," 81 Tulane L. Rev. 1467 (2007); "The Mississippi River Point-Bend Custom," 19 Journal of Maritime Law & Commerce 373 (July 1988); "The Lanasse Rule," 21 Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce 503 (October 1990). Adjunct Professor, Marine Insurance Law, Loyola University School of Law, 1992-2005. Member: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; American Society of International Law; Maritime Law Association of the United States; Average Adjuster's Association of U.S.; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. (Also at New Orleans, Louisiana Office). Practice Areas: Admiralty and Maritime Law and Litigation; International Law. Email: Robert T. Lemon, II | | RESIDENT SPECIAL COUNSEL | | Rebecca L. Kinchen (Special Counsel) born Baton Rouge, Louisiana, April 27, 1971; admitted to bar, 1997, Louisiana; 2003, Texas. Education: Millsaps College (B.A., 1993); Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1996). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation. Email: Rebecca L. Kinchen | | ASSOCIATE | | Joseph Roger (Associate) born 1981; admitted to bar, 2006, Louisiana. (Not admitted in Texas). Education: Louisiana State University (B.S., 2003); Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 2006). Member: Louisiana State Bar Association. Practice Areas: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Corporate Law; Securities. Email: Joseph Roger | Other Office Addresses: Links to Other Offices
Atlanta, Georgia Office: 1175 Peachtree Street NE, 100 Colony Square, Suite 2100, 30361. Telephone: 404-602-3700. Fax: 404-602-3777.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Office: 8555 United Plaza Boulevard, 70809. Telephone: 225-248-2000. Fax: 225-248-2010.
Birmingham, Alabama Office: 505 North 20th Street, Suite 600 - Financial Center, 35203. Telephone: 205.226.5200. Fax: 205.226.5226.
Lafayette, Louisiana Office: 500 Dover Boulevard, Suite 120, 70503. Telephone: 337-406-5610. Fax: 337-406-5620.
Miami, Florida Office: Courvoisier Centre II, 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 500, 33131. Telephone: 305-679-5700. Fax: 305-679-5710.
Mobile, Alabama Office: 254 State Street, P.O. Box 46 (36601), 36603. Telephone: 251.432.1414. Fax: 251.433.4106.
Montgomery, Alabama Office: 100 Colonial Bank Boulevard, Suite B101, 36117. Telephone: 334.834.5550. Fax: 334.265.4533.
New Orleans, Louisiana Office: 201 St. Charles Avenue, 70170-5100. Telephone: 504-582-8000. Fax: 504-582-8583.
The Woodlands, Texas Office: Waterway Plaza Two, 10001 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 350, 77380. Telephone: 281-296-4400. Fax: 281-296-4404.
Washington, D.C. Office - Capitol Hill: 499 South Capitol Street, S.W., Suite 600, 20003. Telephone: 202-203-1000. Fax: 202-203-0000.
Washington, D.C. Office - Downtown: The Watergate, 2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Suite 1113, 20037. Telephone: 202-944-1100. Fax: 202-944-1109.
| (For Firm and Biographical Data at New Orleans, Louisiana; Atlanta, Georgia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Lafayette, Louisiana; Houston, Texas; Mobile, Alabama; The Woodlands, Texas; Washington, D.C., see Professional Biographies at those locations) | | Maintains an office in more than one location. |
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