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