Our Attorneys

Joelle F. Evans

Partner
504.680.6053

Joelle is a founding member of the firm. She is an experienced commercial litigator, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in all aspects of business litigation in federal, state, and administrative practice, with extensive experience at the trial court and appellate court levels. Her practice has evolved during the past 25 years with her focus on contract and business disputes, oil and gas litigation, insurance litigation and professional malpractice claims. Joelle also handles employment law issues for her corporate clients, including the preparation of non-competition agreements and litigating employment related disputes.

〉 NOTABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Representing plaintiffs and defendants in commercial business disputes in both state and federal court involving issues such as breach of contract, business torts and significant personal injury claims
Obtained multi-million dollar jury verdict for oil & gas company
Successfully represented large oil & gas companies in environmental legacy cases
Representing employers and employees on non-competition agreements in Louisiana
Advising attorneys on ethical issues, disciplinary matters and professional malpractice

〉 HONORS AND RECOGNITION

Louisiana Super Lawyers
Editor-in-Chief, Loyola Law Review 1994-1995
Dean’s Award

〉 PAST EXPERIENCE

Stone, Pigman, Walther, Wittmann & Hutchinson, L.L.P. (New Orleans, Louisiana, 1996-1999)

Louisiana Supreme Court (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Law Clerk to Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. 1995-1996

〉 BAR ADMISSIONS

Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Louisiana

Litigation Focus

Commercial Litigation
Employment Law and Litigation
Professional Liability Litigation
Oil, Gas & Energy Litigation
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation

Education

Loyola University School of Law (New Orleans, Louisiana) Juris Doctor 1995, Summa Cum Laude
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Bachelor of General Studies, 1991

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