New Orleans is one of the world's unique cities with its distinctly European flavor. A world-renowned port and center of oil and gas commerce, it is a significant venue for international business. The prosperous trade of the Port of New Orleans complements strong hospitality, energy, and maritime business sectors. New Orleans is an attractive area for investment as the relative costs for office space, real estate, professional services, and labor are low when compared to other major metropolitan areas in the United States. In addition, New Orleans is known throughout the world as a first-class destination resort.

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is a member of the worldwide network of law firms organized as an unincorporated association under the trade name Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW). The principle objective of LAW is to provide access to legal services for clients engaged in international transactions. Each firm is independently operated and provides its own areas of expertise. Through this facility, our clients can be provided legal representation by local counsel in jurisdictions around the world.