About Francis
Francis Waguespack: Dedicated Labor and Employment Law Advocate in New Orleans, Louisiana
Francis Waguespack is a dedicated labor and employment law advocate based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He provides cost-effective and timely legal guidance while keeping clients informed and in control. His primary focus includes defending cases under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Federal Employer Liability Act, admiralty and maritime law, employment discrimination, and the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act.
Practice Areas
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Oil and Gas Law
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Awards
- Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2026 and Recognized Since: Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
- Recognized: Oil and Gas Law, 2026
- Recognized: Workers' Compensation Law - Employers, 2026
- LSBA Young Lawyers Division Top 40 Young Lawyer Award Recipient, 2024
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
- Universities: Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana State University
- Educations:
- Law School Name - JD, Year
- Baermissions:
- New Orleans Bar Association (Oscar Bar Association), State Bar of Louisiana
- Awards and Recognitions:
- LSBA Young Lawyers Division Top 40 Young Lawyer Award Recipient, 2024 - In recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of labor and employment law.
- Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Recognized: Oil and Gas Law
- Recognized: Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
