Donald H. Zeigler III
Member
Arson Litigation
Northeast Louisiana’s oldest & largest firm
The name Louisianahas trustedfor 150 years.
Thirteen attorneys. Nineteen practice areas. One uncompromising standard — upheld before the U.S. Supreme Court and every court between here and it.
Every conversation held in strict confidence· By appointment
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Oldest active firm in the American SouthArgued before the U.S. Supreme Court264 years of combined experience
The Firm
For a century and a half, this region’s families and businesses have turned to one firm for steady, principled counsel.
Founded in 1875, the firm began in banking, corporate, and insurance law and has grown over a century and a half into a full-service regional practice — serving clients from Fortune 500 companies to individual families across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. One of the oldest active law firms in the American South, it has never lost what built it: judgment, discretion, and counsel that holds up.
Gordon L. JamesManaging Partner
150 years of counsel
What we do
Nineteen practice areas. Five disciplines.
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Transactional & Business
The people
Counsel you’ll know by name.
Sara Griffin White
Member
Insurance Litigation
Brian P. Bowes
Member
Commercial Litigation
Stephen A. North
Member
Banking and Commercial Lending Transactions
G. Adam Cossey
Member
Commercial Litigation
Gordon L. James
Member
Class Action & Mass Tort Litigation
Margaret H. Pruitt
Member
Health & Healthcare Law
Jason R. Smith
Member
Insurance Law
Anslee W. Berry
Associate
Adoption
Jay P. Adams
Member
Arson Litigation
Rebekah Bunch
Associate
Family Law & Civil Litigation
Morgan Livingston
Associate
Real Estate
Robert M. Baldwin
Member
Business & Commercial Law
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A standing earned, not advertised
Across a hundred and fifty years, this firm’s partners have gone on to serve as state supreme court justices, federal judges, legislators, and mayors. The counsel that helped shape Louisiana has always begun here— quietly, and by reputation.
What to expect
Answers before you call.
How do we begin?
A private conversation. We'll listen, tell you candidly where you stand, and be honest about whether we're the right firm for your matter.
Is my inquiry confidential?
Entirely. Every conversation with the firm is held in strict confidence from the first call, whether or not we go on to represent you.
What should I bring?
Whatever you have — documents, correspondence, notes. If you're unsure, bring nothing. We'll tell you what matters and guide it from there.
Who will handle my matter?
You'll work directly with the attorney responsible for your matter — thirteen attorneys, one of whom is right for your situation.
From the desk
Recent insights.
Real Estate Law
Lesion Beyond Moiety: Undoing an Unfair Sale of Land in Louisiana
Lesion beyond moiety is a Louisiana civil-law rule that can let a seller undo a land sale when the price was far below fair value. This overview explains the idea in plain terms for northeast Louisiana property owners and buyers.
Blog
Matrimonial Agreements in Louisiana: Prenups, Postnups, and Changing Your Property Regime
Louisiana couples can use matrimonial agreements to set their own property rules before or during marriage. This plain-English guide covers prenups, postnups, and how those choices affect homes, businesses, and debt in northeast Louisiana.
Blog
Liberative Prescription in Louisiana: How Long You Have to Sue
Liberative prescription is Louisiana’s version of a time limit on filing a lawsuit. This plain-English guide explains how those deadlines work for people and businesses in northeast Louisiana.
Legal Radar
Recent headlines we’re tracking.
- Texas Supreme CourtThe Texas Supreme Court is considering a matter captioned In re the Honorable Derreck Rose, Wilma Green, and Diane Merchant. The proceeding relates to the 14th Court of Appeals District.
- Louisiana Supreme CourtThe Louisiana Supreme Court issued opinions and related court actions on July 31, 2026. The materials reflect recent activity from the state’s highest court.
- KTVE/KARDA vehicle crash in St. Martin Parish resulted in the death of a 13-year-old. KTVE/KARD reported the incident on September 17, 2026.
Speak with us
Bring us the matter that keeps you up at night.
A confidential consultation with the firm Northeast Louisiana has stood behind since 1875.
(318) 388-4400Held in strict confidence· By appointment