Atty. Joseph L. Caverly
Mr. Caverly Chairs the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Groups and maintains an active business practice.
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Joseph L. Caverly is a business and m&a attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1985) and University of Notre Dame (—, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Caverly Chairs the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Groups and maintains an active business practice
- He joined Stone Pigman in 1985
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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