Chaffe McCall Earns Multiple Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026

NEW ORLEANS, LA – As Chaffe McCall celebrates its bicentennial year and 200 years of service to clients and communities, the firm is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm and several of its attorneys have been recognized for excellence across a range of practice areas, reflecting Chaffe McCall’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional client service and legal counsel throughout Louisiana, Texas, and beyond.

Published annually by Chambers & Partners, the guide evaluates law firms and attorneys through extensive independent research, including client feedback, peer interviews, and market analysis across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide.

For 2026, Chaffe McCall received firm rankings in the following practice areas:

• Louisiana – Banking & Finance: Band 3
• Louisiana – Insurance: Band 2
• Louisiana – Labor & Employment: Band 3
• Louisiana – Real Estate: Band 3

In addition, several Chaffe McCall attorneys earned individual recognition for their leadership and experience in their respective fields:

• Harold K. Watson – USA Nationwide: Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (Outside New York), Band 3
• Walter F. Becker – Louisiana: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Band 1
• E. Howell Crosby – Louisiana: Real Estate, Band 2; Louisiana: Banking & Finance, Band 3
• G. Wogan Bernard – Louisiana: Real Estate, Band 3; Louisiana: Banking & Finance, Band 3
• Julie Livaudais – Louisiana: Labor & Employment, Band 3
• Leah Nunn Engelhardt – Louisiana: Insurance, Band 1
• Sarah Voorhies Myers – Louisiana: Labor & Employment, Band 4

“Congratulations to our attorneys and practice groups on this well-deserved recognition. As we celebrate our bicentennial year, this recognition is particularly meaningful,” said Managing Partner Douglas Holmes. “We are proud to see our firm recognized by Chambers USA for continuing that legacy of excellence.”

About Chambers USA

For more than 25 years, Chambers & Partners has published the world’s leading legal directories, identifying outstanding law firms and attorneys through rigorous independent research. Chambers rankings are based on in-depth interviews with clients and legal professionals, assessing factors such as legal knowledge, experience, effectiveness, and client service.

For more information about Chambers USA rankings, visit the Chambers & Partners website here