Atty. Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann

Atty. Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann

Dirk Wegmann is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on commercial civil litigation.

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About Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann at a glance

Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann is a trusts, business, real estate, tax litigation, and construction attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana. Educated at Louisiana State University (JD, 1979) and Louisiana State University (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dirk Wegmann is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group
  • He focuses on commercial civil litigation
  • Drawing on his more than 30 years of litigation experience, Dirk provides effective representation to clients in federal courts, state courts, and arbitration
  • He has substantial experience providing counsel regarding disputes and litigation in the areas of insurance coverage, tax, breach of contract, injunctions, fraud, unfair competition, landlord/tenant, construction, trusts and estates, franchisor-franchisee, partnership, shareholder, expropriation, public bid, real estate, banking, and intellectual property
  • Dirk also handles arbitration and appellate work in the state and federal appellate courts
  • Dirk leads the firm’s commercial dispute resolution and arbitration team

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann 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.

Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Tax Litigation

Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Construction Law

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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 Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann

Where is Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann's law office located?
Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Jones Walker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann handle?
Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann focuses on trusts, business, real estate, tax litigation, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann go to law school?
Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann earned their education at (JD, 1979); (BA, 1977).
How can I contact Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann received?
Edward Dirk "Dirk" Wegmann's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates.

Education

JD
Louisiana State University
- 1979
BA
Louisiana State University
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (New Orleans)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (New Orleans)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (New Orleans)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (New Orleans)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (New Orleans)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana

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