About Chaffe McCall, L.L.P.

Chaffe McCall, LLP is an established regional law firm with offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Houston. Founded in 1826, the firm serves individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, and domestic and international companies. Its attorneys advise clients on business matters, complex transactions, litigation, dispute resolution, and ongoing legal needs. The firm works regionally, nationally, and internationally, combining a strong local presence with experience across many industries.

Chaffe McCall, LLP takes a collaborative approach built around each client’s goals and business interests. Its attorneys seek to understand the facts, risks, timing, and practical concerns before recommending a course of action. Teams draw on knowledge from across the firm to develop tailored solutions and provide responsive service. This structure allows clients to access the lawyers and resources needed for a specific engagement while keeping legal work timely, coordinated, and cost-effective.

Chaffe McCall, LLP maintains litigation and business practices that cover a broad range of legal issues. Litigation services include commercial disputes, admiralty and maritime matters, energy, insurance, product liability, construction, labor and employment, appellate work, and government investigations. Business attorneys assist with banking and finance, commercial transactions, bankruptcy, taxation, intellectual property, real estate, land use, tax credits, estate planning, and matters involving entrepreneurs and emerging companies.

Chaffe McCall, LLP has served clients for 200 years and is recognized as Louisiana’s oldest continuously operating law firm. In 2026, Chambers USA ranked the firm in Louisiana for banking and finance, insurance, labor and employment, and real estate. The New Orleans Bar Association also recognized its bicentennial and record of service to the legal profession and community. By combining long-standing experience with practical advice and individual attention, the firm continues to help clients pursue meaningful results.

Practice Areas

Business 
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Contract Breach
  • Banking & Commercial Transactions
  • Banking & Finance
  • Taxation
  • Antitrust
  • Admiralty & Maritime
  • Professional Liability
  • Shareholder
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Entrepreneurs & Emerging Companies
Employment
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Wage And Hour
  • Workers’ Compensation
Bankruptcy
  • Chapters 7
  • Chapters 11
  • Chapters 13
Lawsuits And Disputes 
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Class Actions
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction
  • Development
  • Foreclosure
  • Lease Disputes
  • Land Use
Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Wealth Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Probate
Intellectual Property
  • Patent
  • Copyright
  • Trademark
  • Trade Secrets
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Crime
Insurance
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Fraud Investigation And Litigation
Environmental Law
  • Energy
  • Oil And Gas
  • Regulatory Response
  • Risk Allocation
  • Risk Management
Health Care
  • Health Care Transactions
  • Health Care Fraud And Abuse
  • Health Information
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
International Law

Fees

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Office locations for Chaffe McCall, L.L.P.

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. - New Orleans

1100 Poydras St #2300, New Orleans, LA 70163

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. - Baton Rouge

8550 United Plaza Blvd #103, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. - Houston

801 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002