Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, L.L.C.

Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, L.L.C. is a premier commercial litigation boutique based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1999 by Kyle Schonekas, Joelle F. Evans, and Patrick S. McGoey, the firm was built on the principle that clients deserve large-firm sophistication with small-firm attention. For more than two decades, the firm has delivered exceptional advocacy and strategic counsel in complex civil and criminal cases across Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, L.L.C. represents Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, and individuals in a wide range of matters, including business litigation, white-collar defense, government investigations, auto dealer disputes, administrative law, civil rights, employment litigation, healthcare law, insurance coverage, and trust litigation. The firm also handles professional liability, construction, intellectual property, oil and gas, and personal injury cases, bringing rigorous preparation and innovative strategy to every matter.

Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, L.L.C. is known for its ability to outthink and outwork the opposition. Its attorneys approach every case with a deep understanding of the law and a singular focus on results. Whether filing key motions early to avoid unnecessary discovery or competing fiercely at trial, the firm’s litigators are renowned for their precision, creativity, and resilience. Their experience includes landmark cases such as the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans ownership dispute, the Sofia Vergara embryo litigation, and complex federal white-collar defenses.

Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, L.L.C. continues to set the benchmark for excellence in Louisiana litigation. With an unwavering commitment to preparation, integrity, and personalized representation, the firm provides clients with the confidence that their case will be handled with the intelligence, intensity, and dedication needed to achieve the best possible outcome.