Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Business & Litigation
Andrews Valenti is a boutique business and litigation law firm dedicated to delivering innovative legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in complex litigation, corporate transactions, and energy industry law, serving clients across Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and North Dakota. We are admitted to practice in multiple state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and focus on providing cost-effective representation through advanced technology and personalized attention.Our expertise spans oil and gas litigation, bankruptcy, environmental law, and appellate advocacy, ensuring comprehensive support for businesses of all sizes. By combining deep industry knowledge with a commitment to ethical standards, we strive to protect client interests and achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes legal matters.
Services
Admiralty Maritime
Appellate Litigation
Bankruptcy Creditors Rights
Business Transactions
Environmental Energy Litigation
Oil Gas Mineral Transactions
Personal Injury Defense
Title Takings Litigation
Toxic Tort Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined legal experience in complex litigation and transactions.
- Our attorneys are admitted to multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Specialized expertise in oil and gas industry litigation and regulatory compliance.
- Personalized attention combined with state-of-the-art legal technology.
- Proven track record in appellate advocacy and high-stakes commercial disputes.
Services
Oil Gas Mineral Transactions
Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal support for oil and gas industry clients, including lease negotiations, regulatory compliance, and title dispute resolution. We draft and review operating agreements, master service contracts, and environmental compliance documentation. With deep industry knowledge, we help energy companies navigate complex regulatory frameworks while protecting their operational interests.
Appellate Litigation
We handle complex appellate matters in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Our team specializes in preserving trial records, drafting appellate briefs, and presenting oral arguments on novel legal issues. With a Louisiana board-certified appellate specialist, we develop strategic approaches to advance client interests at both trial and appellate levels.
Bankruptcy Creditors Rights
We represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Our services include filing proofs of claim, litigating fraudulent conveyance cases, and conducting bankruptcy motion practice. We help businesses protect their assets through garnishments, liens, and collateral recovery strategies in complex bankruptcy adversary proceedings.
Environmental Energy Litigation
We defend clients in environmental litigation involving soil contamination, radioactive material exposure, and regulatory compliance disputes. Our experience includes representing energy companies in mass tort cases, remediation issues, and Coastal Zone Management Permit litigation. We provide strategic defense in cases involving naturally occurring hazardous materials and environmental regulatory enforcement actions.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex business litigation including contract disputes, insurance coverage matters, and employment conflicts. Our practice covers unfair competition claims, trademark litigation, and defense of non-compete agreements. We provide strategic counsel for dispute resolution in both state and federal courts, focusing on minimizing business disruptions and protecting client assets.
People
Sharon L. Andrews
Partner
Sharon L. Andrews is a partner at Andrews Valenti with extensive experience in business litigation and appellate advocacy. She focuses on complex commercial disputes and energy sector legal matters.
Desire Valenti
Partner
Desire Valenti is a partner specializing in bankruptcy law and creditors' rights. She represents businesses in debt recovery matters and complex financial litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide legal services across Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and North Dakota, with offices in New Orleans and Oxford.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
Our core areas include oil and gas litigation, appellate advocacy, bankruptcy, environmental law, and complex commercial litigation.
Are your attorneys experienced in federal court cases?
Yes, our attorneys are admitted to multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Do you handle corporate formation and business transactions?
Yes, we assist with entity formation, contract drafting, and corporate governance for businesses of all sizes.
What industries do you primarily work with?
While we serve diverse clients, we have particular expertise in the energy sector, including oil, gas, and mineral transactions.
