Chaffe McCall, LLP

Chaffe McCall, LLP Chaffe McCall, LLP is a full service law firm located in downtown New Orleans, with additional offices in Houston, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles.

Chaffe McCall LLP is a full-service law firm providing the highest quality of legal services in our clients’ best interests.

On this rainy morning, we’re throwing it back to a much brighter day, when our Houston office celebrated Chaffe McCall’s...
08/27/2026

On this rainy morning, we’re throwing it back to a much brighter day, when our Houston office celebrated Chaffe McCall’s 200th birthday on the 200th day of the year!

Our Houston team marked the occasion in their matching 200th anniversary shirts, and our Managing Partner joined in the celebration to cut the birthday cake! 200 years of history. One incredible Chaffe McCall family!

08/20/2026

We’re proud to announce that several Chaffe attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with additional attorneys named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list. Congratulations to all of our attorneys recognized for their professional excellence and commitment to their clients. We are especially proud to celebrate Wogan Bernard, who has been named a 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law. This recognition is a testament to the talent, experience, and dedication of our attorneys.
Read the full announcement: https://www.chaffe.com/chaffe-mccall-best-lawyers-2027/

Chaffe McCall is thrilled to announce that Julie Araujo and Valerie Moss Andrews have been selected for the New Orleans ...
08/11/2026

Chaffe McCall is thrilled to announce that Julie Araujo and Valerie Moss Andrews have been selected for the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2026! This recognition honors legal professionals whose achievements in the legal profession and contributions to the community set them apart as leaders. We are proud to see Julie and Valerie's hard work, dedication, and commitment to their clients and community recognized in this way.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.chaffe.com/julie-araujo-valerie-moss-andrews-2026-leadership-in-law/

200 years, 200th day of the year, one extraordinary celebration.Since 1826, generations of attorneys and staff have hel...
07/19/2026

200 years, 200th day of the year, one extraordinary celebration.

Since 1826, generations of attorneys and staff have helped shape Chaffe McCall, LLP's legacy. On Friday, Chaffe McCall came together to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the firm's 200th birthday! Dressed in special bicentennial shirts, our staff from all offices gathered for cake, pizza, and plenty of camaraderie as we reflected on two centuries of service, dedication, and commitment to our clients and communities.

On this 200th day of the year, we proudly celebrate that history and the people who continue to carry it forward.

Chaffe McCall is proud to once again be on the pitch and sponsor the 2026 Marine Challenge Cup in Dulwich, London.Our Ma...
07/17/2026

Chaffe McCall is proud to once again be on the pitch and sponsor the 2026 Marine Challenge Cup in Dulwich, London.

Our Maritime & Admiralty attorneys Alex DeGiulio, Ken Tribuch, and Hal Watson are representing the firm at this unique small-pitch football (soccer) tournament, which brings together Marine Insurers and Protection & Indemnity Clubs from across the industry. Chaffe is honored to once again support a tradition that fosters camaraderie, friendly competition, and meaningful connections throughout the global maritime community.

Maritime and Admiralty attorneys Alex De Giulio, Ken Tribuch and Harold K. “Hal” Watson made a recent presentation for o...
07/16/2026

Maritime and Admiralty attorneys Alex De Giulio, Ken Tribuch and Harold K. “Hal” Watson made a recent presentation for our fiends and colleagues at Steamship Mutual Insurance Management Services, Ltd., London, England, discussing Economic Loss Claims In U.S. Maritime Law, including the M/V DALI – the Baltimore Bridge Allision and SKANSKA – the Pensacola Bay Bridge and Pensacola Bay damage claims, on July 15, 2026.

Peter Rotolo, head of Chaffe’s litigation section, will be part of a panel presentation on July 16 at the Mass-Tort MDL ...
07/13/2026

Peter Rotolo, head of Chaffe’s litigation section, will be part of a panel presentation on July 16 at the Mass-Tort MDL Bench-Bar Leadership Summit at Northwestern Law School in Chicago sponsored by the Rabiej Litigation Law Center. The panel will discuss docket control orders in mass-tort multi-district litigation. For more information, visit the link below: https://rabiejcenter.org/events/mass-tort-mdl-leadership-bench-bar-leadership-summit-2026/

Congratulations to Leah Nunn Engelhardt, Partner and Chair of Chaffe McCall’s Insurance Practice Group, on her recent ap...
07/10/2026

Congratulations to Leah Nunn Engelhardt, Partner and Chair of Chaffe McCall’s Insurance Practice Group, on her recent appointment as Chair of the Insurance Practice Group for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC).

The LADC, one of the largest defense-lawyer organizations in the US, is dedicated to fostering the exchange of information, ideas, and professional development opportunities among civil defense attorneys throughout Louisiana. Chaffe is proud to see Leah in this leadership role in a field she has practiced for over 30 years, contributing her experience and insight to the organization and legal community. Read more here: https://www.chaffe.com/leah-engelhardt-appointed-ladc-insurance-practice-group-chair/

As we celebrate our nation's 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, we are proud to commemorate a milestone of o...
07/05/2026

As we celebrate our nation's 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, we are proud to commemorate a milestone of our own.

This year marks the bicentennial of Chaffe McCall! 200 years of serving clients, strengthening communities, and helping shape Louisiana's legal landscape. On this historic Independence Day, we reflect on our shared heritage, celebrate the enduring spirit of our country, and look forward to the future. Wishing you and your families a happy 4th of July!

After 44½ years of dedicated service, our Title & Records Paralegal Carrel Montalbano retired from Chaffe McCall's New O...
07/02/2026

After 44½ years of dedicated service, our Title & Records Paralegal Carrel Montalbano retired from Chaffe McCall's New Orleans office this week. Throughout her remarkable tenure, she has been a trusted court runner, paralegal, colleague, and friend whose commitment, professionalism, and institutional knowledge have left a lasting impact on our firm.

As Chaffe McCall celebrates its 200th Anniversary this year, Carrel's career is a powerful reminder of the longevity, loyalty, and people-first culture that have helped sustain our firm for two centuries. Congratulations, Carrel, on your well-earned retirement!

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1100 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA
70163

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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