Atty. André Mouledoux
A firm founder, Senior Counsel André Mouledoux is a seasoned litigator who brings his clients more than 40 years of battle-hardened experience. André’s practice focuses on maritime, insurance and transportation defense.
Admiralty and Maritime Law Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About André Mouledoux at a Glance
André Mouledoux is a maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1977) and Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans Bar Association Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award for 2021 (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About André Mouledoux
- A firm founder, Senior Counsel André Mouledoux is a seasoned litigator who brings his clients more than 40 years of battle-hardened experience
- André’s practice focuses on maritime, insurance and transportation defense
- He is also a skilled commercial and corporate counsel
- He has successfully litigated serious commercial disputes and catastrophic tort cases from California to Rhode Island, the U.K. to Egypt
- He has tried and won defense verdicts in a number of wrongful death, spinal injury and brain damage cases in state and federal courts
- He will aggressively try those cases that need to be tried and negotiate favorable settlements in those that shouldn’t be
- As supported by the peer honors he has received, including Best Lawyers 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Admiralty/Maritime, Super Lawyers Top 50: New Orleans and New Orleans Bar Association Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award for 2021, André has developed a reputation as one of the top attorneys in admiralty and maritime law and transportation
- You might hear André start a conversation with, “A man carrying a chihuahua walks into a bar…” Yes, he is known for his sense of humor, but don’t let it fool you
- He is dead serious when it comes to the needs of his clients and his record proves it
- He knows that a client’s legal problems are no laughing matter. “I have a personal connection with my clients
- I am empathetic to their issues
- They appreciate my loyalty and the ability to communicate and devise a strategy that they can support in a fair and honest manner to minimize costs and maximize benefits.” André is “old school.” He believes the practice of law is still a noble profession
- that every client deserves ethical representation by a competent attorney who provides wise counsel and advocates its interests to the best of his ability
- André understands that each client is uniquely situated and that each matter demands a tailored approach that is sensitive to the client’s needs, expectations and budget
- That’s why André offers a confident, calming and cost effective solution for each anxious client’s concerns
- André is good at what he does
- A radio announcer at New Orleans’ dominant radio station WWL before he became an attorney, André had top ratings for his time slot – thanks in part to an endless supply of really bad jokes!André loves who he works with
- He’s surrounded by a team of committed attorneys, administrators and staff members who strive collectively and individually to meet the highest standards of the profession and more importantly exceed the expectations of each and every client
- André cares
- His values are founded on his family and his faith
- He loves to spend time with his wife Eleanor and their grandchildren and devotes much energy to his inner-city church parish
- André is active in many professional and charitable organizations
- He has lectured law students
- He loves to speak at seminars to discuss the law and his experiences and maybe to tell a few jokes
- Clients with serious problems call André
- They know that they… and not their opponents… will have the last laugh!!By the way, if you want the punch line for the chihuahua story, give André a call
Practice Areas Explained
André Mouledoux's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases André Mouledoux handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose André Mouledoux
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish André Mouledoux's practice in the field of maritime.
Focused Maritime Practice
Concentrating on maritime means André Mouledoux's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means André Mouledoux attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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