Atty. Benjamin M. Parks

Atty. Benjamin M. Parks

Ben Parks is an associate whose practice focuses on commercial transactions in a multitude of industries. His transactional experience includes real estate and energy transactions, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law.

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About Benjamin M. Parks at a glance

Benjamin M. Parks is a business, real estate, m&a, and energy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Gordon Arata. Educated at Louisiana State University (—, 2021). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ben Parks is an associate whose practice focuses on commercial transactions in a multitude of industries
  • His transactional experience includes real estate and energy transactions, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law
  • Ben has also assisted contractors in navigating the Louisiana Public and Private Works Acts
  • Enrolled in Louisiana State University’s 3+3 Pre-Law Program, Ben earned his B.S. in Political Science and entered LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center on an accelerated track, completing his studies one year early and graduating LSU Law cum laude
  • He served as a Senior Associate and Development Editor of the Louisiana Law Review
  • Ben received the Paul M. Hebert Scholar Award, Dean’s Scholar Award, and CALI Award for Highest Grade in Criminal Law and Immigration Law
  • While in law school, Ben worked as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Brian A. Jackson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin M. Parks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin M. Parks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Benjamin M. Parks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Benjamin M. Parks is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Benjamin M. Parks is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Benjamin M. Parks is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin M. Parks

Where is Benjamin M. Parks's law office located?
Benjamin M. Parks's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Gordon Arata. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin M. Parks handle?
Benjamin M. Parks focuses on business, real estate, m&a, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Benjamin M. Parks go to law school?
Benjamin M. Parks earned their education at (—, 2021).
How can I contact Benjamin M. Parks for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Benjamin M. Parks received?
Benjamin M. Parks's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

Louisiana State University
- 2021

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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