Duval, Funderburk, Sundbery & Watkins is a distinguished law firm established in 1937, providing comprehensive legal services to businesses, local governments, families, and individuals throughout southeast Louisiana. Specializing in areas such as maritime and commercial law, real estate, and personal injury, the firm is recognized for its deep community roots, historic legacy, and notable legal successes, including landmark cases and multimillion-dollar verdicts.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, building strong, long-lasting relationships by dedicating time to understand each client’s unique needs and challenges. With a team of attorneys who possess extensive experience and a commitment to excellence, they handle complex legal matters with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes. Their representation spans from local businesses and utilities to individuals affected by major incidents such as the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning and Successions
- Business & Commercial Law
- Personal Injury
- Banking & Finance
- Environmental Law
- Representation of Government Entities
- Mediation
- Mineral Law
- Utilities Law
- Real Estate (purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and development of industrial, commercial, and residential properties)
- Incorporation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Employment and Regulatory Issues
- Business Disputes
- Collections
- Maritime Law
Serving southeast Louisiana with deep local ties, the firm is proud of its heritage and community involvement, including having two partners appointed as federal judges by the President of the United States. They offer services in English and maintain a strong record of client satisfaction and legal achievement.
