Brian J. Capitelli

Brian J. Capitelli is a partner at Capitelli & Wicker in New Orleans who represents clients in criminal matters, white collar cases, government investigations, regulatory conflicts, and professional representation matters. A former federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, he brings experience from government service and private practice. His work includes complex proceedings where clients face significant legal, professional, financial, or reputational consequences.

Capitelli attended Boston College, where he majored in finance, and later attended the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he served as a member of the Louisiana Law Review. His finance background and legal training support detailed analysis of records, transactions, evidence, and regulatory issues. That combination is particularly useful in white collar investigations and other matters involving business conduct, financial questions, or government scrutiny.

Capitelli’s experience includes service as a federal prosecutor as well as private practice in complex commercial and maritime litigation. He now represents individuals and organizations in federal and state criminal proceedings, government investigations, professional matters, and regulatory disputes. His work requires evaluating evidence, responding to investigative demands, preparing for hearings or trial, and advising clients on legal strategy when parallel business or professional concerns may also be involved.

Brian J. Capitelli has served as President of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and has been recognized by Chambers USA for white collar crime and government investigations. He also teaches trial advocacy and has held community leadership roles. Capitelli combines prosecutorial experience, litigation skills, and practical judgment to guide clients through investigations, criminal proceedings, and professional or regulatory matters with high stakes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Capitelli & Wicker
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• President, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter (2023-2024)
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Past President, New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center
• Chair, Lighthouse Louisiana
• Executive Committee, Sugar Bowl

Licensed State

• Louisiana

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