Atty. Phillip J. Antis Jr.
Phil is a commercial litigator in state and federal courts. He takes pride in advising his clients on how to succeed at trial, on appeal, or how to avoid litigation altogether.
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About Phillip J. Antis Jr. at a glance
Phillip J. Antis Jr. is a employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Gordon Arata. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phil is a commercial litigator in state and federal courts
- He takes pride in advising his clients on how to succeed at trial, on appeal, or how to avoid litigation altogether
- Louis Armstrong, the greatest trumpet player of all time, said “never play anything the same way twice.” Phil has taken this advice to heart in his practice, advising unique clients facing distinct challenges with an individualized approach
- Phil represents a diverse set of clients across a broad range of industries, from banks with billions in assets to local real estate developers, contractors, and hospitality businesses
- His experience includes complex class actions, trade secret and noncompete litigation, employment matters, banking litigation, property disputes, insurance matters, and construction litigation
- Working with the New Orleans Pro Bono Project and other community organizations, Phil provides legal services to low-income and elderly clients on a pro bono basis
- He personally represents several pro bono clients in litigation and family law matters
- Phil is also deeply involved in his church's community outreach activities and helped host thousands of volunteers from around the country who assisted in the rebuilding of homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
- In law school, Phil distinguished himself as the Champion of the 2003-2004 Tulane Senior Trial Competition
- Also while at Tulane, he was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, a national honor society recognizing those who excel in oral and written advocacy
- Before law school, Phil studied music and music business at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Following law school, he worked for four years at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C
- Phil still plays the trumpet and electric bass in his spare time, gravitating towards jazz music, which gives him a great appreciation and love of the New Orleans music scene
- Phil’s wife and two sons are excellent musicians in their own right and make him practice more than he likes
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Phillip J. Antis Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip J. Antis Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Phillip J. Antis Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Phillip J. Antis Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Phillip J. Antis Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Phillip J. Antis Jr. is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Phillip J. Antis Jr. 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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