Atty. Leonard A. Davis

Atty. Leonard A. Davis

Leonard A. Davis is a partner of Herman, Herman &Katz , L.L.C., as well as the national firm of HERMAN GEREL, LLP, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Profile Summary

About Leonard A. Davis at a glance

Leonard A. Davis is a business, class action, construction, product liability, and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leonard A. Davis is a partner of Herman, Herman &Katz , L.L.C., as well as the national firm of HERMAN GEREL, LLP, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia
  • After receiving his B.A. from the University Texas at Austin, Mr. Davis attended Tulane University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1984
  • Mr. Davis’ practice includes corporate law, commercial litigation, complex business litigation, multi-district litigation, mass torts, class actions and railroad crossing matters
  • He is an AV-rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell
  • Mr. Davis is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association (Member of the Business Law Section), American Association for Justice, The Mass Tort Lawyers Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice
  • He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • He has written articles on railroad litigation for several publications, including Trial Magazine, and spoken at numerous seminars
  • He teaches Complex Litigation at Tulane Law School as an adjunct professor
  • Mr. Davis is active in the community and serves on or has served on several boards of the New Orleans Museum of Art, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Jewish Endowment Foundation, Tulane University Medical Center Chancellor’s Advisory Council, the Anti-Defamation League, New Orleans Music Legends and numerous other charitable and non-profit organizations

Practice Areas Explained

Leonard A. Davis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leonard A. Davis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

Leonard A. Davis is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Construction Law

Leonard A. Davis is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Leonard A. Davis is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Leonard A. Davis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leonard A. Davis

Where is Leonard A. Davis's law office located?
Leonard A. Davis's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leonard A. Davis handle?
Leonard A. Davis focuses on business, class action, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Leonard A. Davis go to law school?
Leonard A. Davis earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Leonard A. Davis for a consultation?
You can contact Leonard A. Davis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Leonard A. Davis received?
Leonard A. Davis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers, 2009-2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, 2011-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans Magazine, Top Lawyers, 2012-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — City Business Leadership in Law Award, 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500, 2008-2009
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Orleans)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Orleans)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Orleans)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

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