Meghan Dupre Montgomery, Business Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Business, M&A, and Securities
New Orleans, LA
Practicing business in New Orleans since 2016.
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Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Meghan has over 10 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Business · M&A · Securities
- Handles Business, M&A, and Securities matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
About Meghan Dupre Montgomery: Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Meghan has over 10 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Meghan takes on
Meghan concentrates on business, m&a, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meghan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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M&A
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Securities
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Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Meghan takes business 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 Meghan agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Meghan takes m&a 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 Meghan agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Meghan takes securities 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 Meghan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Meghan Dupre Montgomery — business lawyer in New Orleans
Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Meghan has over 10 years of legal experience.
Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney in Fishman Haygood's Business Section.
Meghan’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance and general corporate matters. Meghan frequently represents private equity funds in acquisitions of portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions, other direct equity and debt investments and exits or divestitures from these various investments. In addition to her transactional work, Meghan also advises senior management, investment funds, family offices and boards on general strategic, governance and corporate matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Meghan practiced in the Houston office of an international law firm where she assisted clients with a broad range of complex M&A transactions, restructurings and corporate governance matters.
Meghan is co-leader of the Fishman Haygood Women's Group and is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Louisiana. She also serves as a mentor for the Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law Entrepreneurship Project, a program through which current students help local community start-ups with various legal tasks.
Working with Meghan on a business matter
Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney in Fishman Haygood's Business Section. Meghan’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance and general corporate matters. Meghan frequently represents private equity funds in acquisitions of portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions, other direct equity and debt investments and exits or divestitures from these…
Who Meghan represents
Meghan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, m&a, and securities matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University
J.D. · 2016
Tulane University
B.S. · 2013
Jurisdictions
Meghan's state bar admissions
Louisiana
2021 · ACTIVE
Texas
2016 · ACTIVE
Meghan studied at J.D. in Tulane University and B.S. in Tulane University.
Law school and academic background
Meghan completed J.D. in Tulane University and B.S. in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meghan runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Meghan has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026).
Locations
Meghan Dupre Montgomery's office in New Orleans
Meghan's primary office is at 201 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70170-5100. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Meghan Dupre Montgomery — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Meghan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Meghan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meghan'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; Meghan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Meghan
Meghan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Meghan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Meghan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Meghan Dupre Montgomery
How much does it cost to hire Meghan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meghan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Meghan offer a free consultation?
Meghan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meghan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Meghan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple business 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. Meghan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Meghan take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Meghan 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 — Meghan 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 Meghan?
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. Meghan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Meghan accepting new business clients right now?
Meghan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana
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