Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce the establishment of a physical office in New Orleans, further advancing the firm’s commitment to serving clients where they do business while strengthening its presence throughout the Gulf Coast region. The team will be led by Office Managing Partner Chris Ralston, whose practice focuses on helping businesses navigate complex commercial disputes and intellectual property litigation.
The New Orleans office enhances the firm’s ability to support clients across Louisiana and the broader Southeast while providing direct access to the firm’s full-service platform and nationwide network of more than 750 attorneys. The office is located in the Pan American Life Center in downtown New Orleans’ Central Business District.
“New Orleans is a dynamic business community with a rich entrepreneurial spirit, strategically positioned to bridge the East and the West; it’s a hub for industries that depend upon and utilize the port of New Orleans,” said Ralston. “Opening this office allows us to better serve existing clients, build new relationships throughout Louisiana, and connect the resources of our national platform with the unique opportunities and challenges facing businesses in this market. We look forward to becoming an active part of the local community and continuing the Spencer Fane tradition of delivering responsive, high-quality legal service.”
The opening of the New Orleans office continues a period of significant national growth for Spencer Fane. Earlier this year, the firm established formal offices in Wichita, Kansas, and Chicago, Illinois, further expanding its reach in strategically important markets across the country. These additions build on the deliberate approach to growth, which focuses on enhancing client service, strengthening geographic coverage, and fostering a collaborative culture across all offices.