Greg Guidry, Employment Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
focused on Employment and Litigation
New Orleans, LA
Trusted employment attorney serving New Orleans.
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Greg Guidry is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (New Orleans) (2025).
About Greg Guidry: Greg Guidry is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Greg takes on
Greg concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Greg handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Greg takes employment matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Greg agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Greg takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Greg agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Greg Guidry — employment lawyer in New Orleans
Greg Guidry is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Greg Guidry is a Shareholder in the firm’s Lafayette, Louisiana office, a satellite location for the New Orleans office. He is licensed in Louisiana and Texas and has successfully represented management throughout the United States in all aspects of labor and employment law, including advice, training, prevention tactics and litigation for over 35 years. His practice includes traditional labor law (union issues), employment litigation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and developing employment law issues.
Mr. Guidry also serves as a neutral mediator in employment law disputes. He is active in numerous business and professional associations, including the Society of Human Resource Management, and its local chapter ASHRM, is past Chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law, and serves as management representative on several committees of the American Bar Association’s Section on Labor and Employment Law and other national trade associations. He serves as chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association annual employment law seminar, and frequently lectures and writes on labor and employment law topics. He was elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, in recognition of his contributions to the field of labor & employment law, and he has served on the Credentials Committee for that group.
Mr. Guidry has contributed to several national books on labor and employment law matters. He is also President of the Management Labor & Employment Roundtable, a national association on labor and employment lawyers and other professionals representing management in labor and employment law matters.
How Greg handles employment matters
Greg Guidry is a Shareholder in the firm’s Lafayette, Louisiana office, a satellite location for the New Orleans office. He is licensed in Louisiana and Texas and has successfully represented management throughout the United States in all aspects of labor and employment law, including advice, training, prevention tactics and litigation for over 35 years. His practice includes traditional labor…
The kind of cases Greg takes
Greg reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Louisiana State University
JD · 1976
Louisiana State University
BA · 1973
Jurisdictions
Greg's state bar admissions
Texas, United States
ACTIVE
Louisiana, United St
ACTIVE
Greg studied at JD in Louisiana State University and BA in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Greg completed JD in Louisiana State University and BA in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Greg runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Greg has received 26 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (New Orleans)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (New Orleans)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (New Orleans)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (New Orleans)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Baton Rouge)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Baton Rouge)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Baton Rouge)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Baton Rouge)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Baton Rouge)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal: Management Labour & Employment (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyer in labor and employment law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (2000)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated for many years
2026
Best Lawyers in America — LSU Law Center Hall of Fame
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Coif
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (New Orleans) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (New Orleans) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (New Orleans) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans) (2016).
Locations
Greg Guidry's office in New Orleans
Greg's primary office is at 701 Poydras Street, Suite 3500, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70139. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Greg Guidry — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Greg usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Greg charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Greg's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Greg will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Greg
Greg discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Greg confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Greg's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Greg Guidry
How much does it cost to hire Greg for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Greg walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Greg offer a free consultation?
Greg charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Greg's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Greg's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Greg gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Greg take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Greg is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Greg will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Greg?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Greg will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Greg accepting new employment clients right now?
Greg's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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