Phelps Dunbar is one of the oldest law firms in continuous practice in the South. The firm is a progressive and diverse partnership, with a practice that is international in scope. Founded in 1853 in New Orleans, Phelps Dunbar has offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La.; Jackson, Tupelo and Gulfport, Miss.; Houston; Tampa, Fla.; and London. Through its network of regional offices, clients have access to more than 240 attorneys representing an extensive range of talent and experience. Its attorneys, in all practice areas, work together to provide a broad base of legal services to institutions and individuals. Phelps Dunbar handles virtually every type of civil case in federal and state courts across the region