Terrence K. Terry Knister

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

New Orleans, Louisiana

44+ years experience

Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett LLC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

504-582-1111

https://www.gamb.com/attorney/terrence-k-knister/

201 Saint Charles Avenue, 40th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70170-4000

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Bio

Terry Knister has more than 30 years of litigation experience in both bench and jury trials and also on appeal. His practice is concentrated on toxic tort and environmental litigation with an emphasis on class action and mass tort cases. He has served as lead trial counsel in numerous cases involving allegations of personal injury, property devaluation/damage, and remediation as a result of chemical exposure and/or contamination. These matters typically include thousands of plaintiffs seeking extensive monetary damages. Terry's focus is developing trial strategy for these cases that includes formulating concise discovery for obtaining the most information for the least cost. He specializes in selecting key expert and fact witnesses and preparing them for effective testimony at trial. Terry also has in-depth experience in cases involving antitrust, maritime personal injury, ERISA, workers' compensation, products liability, premises liability, employee/employer relations, redhibition and individual chemical exposure.In addition to being admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana and Mississippi, Terry is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and on a pro hac vice basis in courts in Texas, Illinois and California.Honors: Louisiana Bar Foundation - Louis Moreau-Lislet FellowListed in Louisiana SuperLawyers Terry Knister has more than 30 years of litigation experience in both bench and jury trials and also on appeal. His practice is concentrated on toxic tort and environmental litigation with an emphasis on class action and mass tort cases. He has served as lead trial counsel in numerous cases involving allegations of personal injury, property devaluation/damage, and remediation as a result of chemical exposure and/or contamination. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and on a pro hac vice basis in courts in Texas, Illinois and California. Honors:

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Construction Law
Recognized: Energy Law
Recognized: Environmental Law
Recognized: Litigation - Construction
Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
Recognized: Oil and Gas Law
Special Focus: Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1981
University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1978

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Reviews

Helen Parker

2 weeks ago

A Formidable Advocate in Complex Environmental Litigation

When our manufacturing company faced a complex toxic tort claim, we turned to Terry Knister. His 30+ years of litigation experience, particularly in environmental matters, was immediately evident. Terry masterfully guided us through the entire process, from discovery to a favorable settlement. His deep knowledge, recognized in multiple legal fields, and his steady, strategic counsel were invaluable. We felt completely secure with a professional of his caliber at the helm. Highly recommended for any serious commercial or environmental dispute.