Chambers and Partners Recognizes Nine Stone Pigman Lawyers and Eight Practice Areas in 2026 USA Guide

Chambers and Partners named nine Stone Pigman lawyers across seven practice areas to its 2026 rankings of leading lawyers and law firms. The firm's Appellate, Gaming, and Real Estate practices are ranked in the top tier in Louisiana, and the Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities, Environment, and General Commercial Litigation practices are also recognized. Susan Talley is recognized as a Star Individual in Real Estate, and Phil Wittmann is recognized as a Senior Statesman in Litigation.

Below is a complete list of Stone Pigman lawyers who are included in the 2026 guide:

Banking & Finance, Louisiana

■ Susan Talley

Corporate/M&A, Louisiana

■ Scott Whittaker

Gaming & Licensing, Louisiana

■ Larry Orlansky

Labor & Employment, Louisiana

■ Rachel Wisdom

Litigation: Appellate, Louisiana

■ Larry Orlansky

Litigation: General Commercial, Louisiana

■ Wayne Lee

■ Paul Masinter

■ Phil Wittmann

Real Estate, Louisiana

■ Michael Schneider

■ James Slaton

■ Susan Talley

Chambers and Partners ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States, assessing firms on their technical legal ability, client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, interviews from clients and peers, and depth of team.