Edward Dirk Dirk Wegmann

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

New Orleans, Louisiana

46+ years experience

Jones Walker LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

504-582-8000

https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/edward-dirk-wegmann.html

201 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70170-5100

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Bio

Dirk Wegmann is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on commercial civil litigation. Drawing on his more than 30 years of litigation experience, Dirk provides effective representation to clients in federal courts, state courts, and arbitration. He has substantial experience providing counsel regarding disputes and litigation in the areas of insurance coverage, tax, breach of contract, injunctions, fraud, unfair competition, landlord/tenant, construction, trusts and estates, franchisor-franchisee, partnership, shareholder, expropriation, public bid, real estate, banking, and intellectual property. Dirk also handles arbitration and appellate work in the state and federal appellate courts. Dirk leads the firm’s commercial dispute resolution and arbitration team.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, New Orleans (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2015)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - Construction
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Special Focus: Banking
Special Focus: Breach of Contract
Special Focus: Civil Litigation
Special Focus: Commercial Disputes
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: Construction
Special Focus: Contract Disputes
Special Focus: Insurance
Special Focus: Real Estate
Special Focus: Tax

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

Louisiana State University, JD, graduated 1979
Louisiana State University, BA, graduated 1977

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Reviews

Karen Murphy

2 weeks ago

A Master Strategist for Complex Trust and Tax Litigation

Our family faced a daunting and emotionally charged dispute involving a contested trust and significant tax implications. The opposing party was aggressive, and we felt overwhelmed. From our first meeting, Mr. Wegmann’s deep experience was evident. He didn't just react; he crafted a comprehensive strategy that addressed both the estate litigation and the potential tax controversy from the outset, a foresight that proved invaluable. His 46 years of practice, particularly his focus on commercial civil litigation, meant he approached our personal family matter with the same rigorous analytical skill used for major corporate cases. He was always prepared, explained complex legal concepts with clarity, and maintained a steady, reassuring presence throughout. The recent recognition he received as 'Lawyer of the Year' in these precise fields was no surprise to us—we witnessed that caliber of expertise firsthand. Thanks to his guidance and skilled negotiation, we achieved a settlement that protected our family's legacy far better than we had hoped. I cannot recommend Edward Dirk Wegmann highly enough for anyone navigating high-stakes trust or tax-related litigation.