Atty. John D. Werner
John Werner is the Managing Partner of Fishman Haygood. John works in the firm’s Business Section, primarily on financings, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate advice.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About John D. Werner at a Glance
John D. Werner is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Educated at Tulane University (—, 1994) and Duke University (—, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John D. Werner
- John Werner is the Managing Partner of Fishman Haygood
- John works in the firm’s Business Section, primarily on financings, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate advice
- In private equity, John represents Black Bay Energy Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners, and Enhanced Capital Partners in their investments in various portfolio companies
- He also represents numerous private equity funded portfolio companies in their ongoing corporate needs
- In addition, John represents several family offices in regard to their investments in private companies
- John recently was selected to the 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, an annual publication of Biz New Orleans magazine
- The list “profiles the business leaders who are driving the greater New Orleans economy today and making decisions that will shape the region’s future.”
Practice Areas Explained
John D. Werner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Werner 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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Mergers & Acquisitions in New Orleans
John D. Werner is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Louisiana →
Securities Law 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 John D. Werner
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 John D. Werner's practice in the field of business, m&a, and securities.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, John D. Werner 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 John D. Werner 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 John D. Werner Handles in New Orleans
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