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Carver Darden Lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America list and named "Lawyers of the Year"

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers have been named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and have been recognized for accolades in 35 legal disciplines. Two attorneys from the firm are also named to the “Lawyers of the Year” list for their respective practice and contributions.

 

Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 70 countries. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making this accolade particularly significant.

Carver Darden is pleased to recognize the following attorneys named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America list:

Raymond G. Areaux (2016)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Corporate Law
    • Litigation - Intellectual Property
    • Technology Law
    Roy E. Blossman (2013)
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Financial Services Regulation Law
    • Real Estate Law
    M. Hampton Carver (2009)
    • Oil and Gas Law
    M. Taylor Darden (2009)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Oil and Gas Law
    Matthew J. Fantaci (2019)
    • Energy Law
    • Oil and Gas Law
    William T. Finn (2010)
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation - Banking and Finance
    Leann Opotowsky Moses (2013)
    • Commercial Litigation
    Philip D. Nizialek (2014)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Insurance Law
    Robert S. Stassi (2016)
    • Commercial Litigation
    Frank A. Tessier (2006)
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Financial Services Regulation Law
    • Litigation - Banking and Finance
    Robert Paul Thibeaux (2010)
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Equipment Finance Law
    • Financial Services Regulation Law
    • Litigation - Real Estate
    • Real Estate Law
    David F. Waguespack (2010)
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation - Bankruptcy

(Year) First year the lawyer was listed in any practice area.

Best Lawyers “Lawyers of the Year" - New Orleans Area 2020

  • M. Taylor Darden
    • Oil and Gas Law
  • Roy E. Blossman
    • Financial Services Regulation Law

Lawyers in the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Only one lawyer is recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" for each specialty and location.