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Michael H. Pinkerton

Mr. Pinkerton practices in the areas of commercial litigation and bankruptcy, with an emphasis on contract disputes and cases involving bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, construction, and real estate issues. His wide range of clients includes banks, secured lenders, real estate developers, contractors, hospitals, agribusinesses, energy companies, retailers, and offshore service providers. Although he is based in New Orleans, he handles cases throughout Louisiana and around the country.

PRACTICE AREAS
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Intellectual Property

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University Law Center, 1997, J.D.
Law Review: Louisiana Law Review, Member 1995-1997
University of Georgia, 1994, B.A.

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
Louisiana
U.S. District Courts
Eastern District of Louisiana
Western District of Louisiana
Middle District of Louisiana
Southern District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals
5th Circuit, 6th Circuit
11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Louisiana Bankers Association, Bank Counsel

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE:

Successfully argued before the Louisiana Supreme Court on the issue of enforceability of arbitration agreements. 

Worked as lead counsel for the secured lender in a foreclosure action involving a $4 million shopping center in Louisiana, resulting in its seizure and sale by the U.S. Marshal. 

Successfully defended residential mortgage loan originator and servicer in multiple cases throughout Louisiana involving mortgage lending practices, fair credit reporting, and breach of contract. 

Published an article in the Agricultural Law Update entitled Judgments for Willful Seed Patent Infringement Deemed Non-Dischargeable 

Authored Castano v. American Tobacco Company: America’s Nicotine Plaintiffs Have No Class,’ published at 58 Louisiana Law Review 647. 

Gave lectures to attorneys and banking professionals on the issues of Louisiana fraudulent transfers, foreclosures, and evictions.