Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Nationwide Legal Solutions for Business
McGlinchey Stafford is a premier mid-sized business law firm that creatively delivers best-in-class, full-service, scalable solutions for clients nationwide. Founded in 1974 by attorneys seeking to challenge convention, the firm leverages bold innovation, diverse talent, and leading-edge technology across its growing networked platform. With 160 attorneys in 18 offices across 12 states and Washington D.C., the firm serves clients in over 40 practice areas including commercial litigation, consumer financial services, and real estate.The firm's entrepreneurial culture emphasizes nimbleness, deep domain knowledge, and unmatched value, prioritizing client goals through collaborative, integrated practice teams. Recognized for excellence in Best Lawyers and as a U.S. News Best Company to Work For, McGlinchey combines five decades of experience with forward-thinking strategies to address evolving legal challenges.
Services
Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Consumer Financial Services
Real Estate Law
Regulatory Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Labor & Employment
Intellectual Property
White Collar Defense
Public Finance
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of experience in business law with industry-specific expertise
- Our team includes 74 Best Lawyers-recognized attorneys across 36 states
- We provide nationwide service through 18 strategically located offices
- Our integrated practice teams deliver collaborative, cross-jurisdictional solutions
- We combine mid-sized firm efficiency with big-firm resources and innovation
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
- U.S. News Best Companies to Work For
What people say
Award-winning attorneys
Excellent client service
Industry expertise
Collaborative approach
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive counsel for corporations and institutions. We handle mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters across multiple industries. With attorneys licensed in 36 states, we deliver strategic guidance tailored to both established and emerging businesses.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial disputes nationwide. Our experience includes class action defense, contract disputes, and business torts. The team leverages deep industry knowledge and trial experience to achieve favorable outcomes through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
Consumer Financial Services
This practice focuses on regulatory compliance for financial institutions. We advise banks, FinTech companies, and mortgage lenders on federal and state regulations. Our services include examination defense, enforcement actions, and compliance program development for clients nationwide.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate attorneys handle transactions, development, and disputes for commercial properties. Services include title examination, zoning issues, and financing arrangements. With experience in 18 office locations, we provide localized knowledge with national transactional capabilities.
White Collar Defense
We represent corporations and executives in government investigations and criminal proceedings. The practice handles anti-corruption compliance, internal investigations, and enforcement defense. Our attorneys have experience before federal and state regulatory agencies nationwide.
People
Michael Ferachi
Managing Member
Michael Ferachi leads the firm as Managing Member, guiding strategic growth and operational excellence. With extensive experience in law firm management, he has expanded the firm's geographic footprint and practice areas during his tenure.
Marcelle P. Mouledoux
Chair, Enterprise Litigation
Marcelle P. Mouledoux chairs the Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice group. She specializes in complex commercial litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, bringing decades of experience in high-stakes legal disputes.
Jos R. Cot
Office Managing Member
Jos R. Cot serves as Office Managing Member for the New Orleans office. He focuses on real estate transactions and development, leveraging local market expertise while coordinating with the firm's national practice teams.
Marshall Grodner
Member, Real Estate
Marshall Grodner specializes in commercial real estate transactions, particularly in Louisiana. He has represented clients in significant acquisitions and developments, including the $15 million LSU student housing complex transaction.
Lynette Hotchkiss
Attorney, Business Law
Lynette Hotchkiss received the ABA Business Law Section Chair Award for her contributions. She advises corporations on business transactions and regulatory matters, combining legal expertise with strategic business counsel.
Questions
What practice areas does McGlinchey Stafford specialize in?
We specialize in 40+ areas including business law, commercial litigation, consumer financial services, real estate, and white collar defense across 18 offices nationwide.
In which states do you provide legal services?
Our attorneys are licensed in 36 U.S. states, districts, and territories with physical offices in 12 states and Washington D.C.
How does McGlinchey Stafford handle complex litigation?
Our litigation team uses integrated practice groups and local market knowledge to manage complex cases, including class actions and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
What makes McGlinchey different from other law firms?
We combine mid-sized firm efficiency with national resources, emphasizing entrepreneurial thinking, industry-specific expertise, and client-focused service delivery.
