Atty. Craig L. Caesar
Clients turn to Craig Caesar's trial and appellate experience for help with complex business disputes and government investigations. His decorated background of courtroom success has earned him the trust of regional and national clients in health care, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services.
Antitrust Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About Craig L. Caesar at a Glance
Craig L. Caesar is a business and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1978) and Northwestern University (—, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Craig L. Caesar
Clients turn to Craig Caesar's trial and appellate experience for help with complex business disputes and government investigations. His decorated background of courtroom success has earned him the trust of regional and national clients in health care, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services. He advises clients on a variety of issues, from antitrust and trade regulation matters to state and federal litigation. For nearly 20 years, Craig has served as the principal outside counsel for two national credit data exchanges from their inception to their current positions as leaders in the telecommunications and financial services industries.
Craig represents clients on matters involving:
- Health Law
- Managed Care
- Litigation
- Trials
- Antitrust
- Government Enforcement and Investigations
- eDiscovery, Document Review and Investigation Services
- Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity
Craig served as the Notes & Comments Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review at Northwestern University School of Law and is a member of the University's Leadership Circle. He also shares his free time preserving the artifacts and personal accounts of the "Greatest Generation" as a Two-Star Member of the Patriots Circle of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Practice Areas Explained
Craig L. Caesar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig L. Caesar handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Business & Corporate Law in New Orleans
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New Orleans
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Craig L. Caesar
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 Craig L. Caesar's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Texas, State Bar of Texas, Craig L. Caesar can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Craig L. Caesar can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Craig L. Caesar 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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Common Legal Issues Craig L. Caesar Handles in New Orleans
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