Atty. Stephen L. Williamson
Steve has practiced in the commercial litigation and bankruptcy areas for 40 years. His practice centers around the oil and gas and maritime industries.
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About Stephen L. Williamson at a glance
Stephen L. Williamson is a business, bankruptcy, litigation, and energy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Gordon Arata. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Steve has practiced in the commercial litigation and bankruptcy areas for 40 years
- His practice centers around the oil and gas and maritime industries
- He has represented oil field service providers, vessel providers, aviation interests, geopositioning companies, shipyards and lease interest owners in bankruptcy matters in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Delaware
- Steve has also represented pipeline interests and property owners in environmental litigation
- Since 2013, he has taught Intersession Pre-Trial Procedure Boot Camp and, from 1995-1999, Trial Advocacy at Tulane Law School
- He served as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Law School from 1995 to 2005, where he taught Bankruptcy law
- During law school, Steve served as the Co-Chairman of the LSU Bar Review
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen L. Williamson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen L. Williamson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stephen L. Williamson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen L. Williamson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Stephen L. Williamson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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