Wagner Bagot & Rayer

Tom Wagner and Mike Bagot grew up in New Orleans and practiced law together for several years in one of the Citys oldest firms. When we formed the firm in 1986, our aim was to foster a professional practice which was personal and flexible for the benefit of client and counsel alike. We hoped to take our work seriously, without taking ourselves too seriously. We learned that effective and personal representation, which is adaptive to the particular needs of each client, results in long term relationships with our clientele. Over time our practice has grown. Our lawyers represent business and employers in a wide range of commercial, environmental, marine and litigation matters. The Firm also has an extensive practice in insurance, casualty and personal injury litigation.

Wagner Bagot & Rayer is a transportation law attorney firm with deep roots in New Orleans. Tom Wagner and Mike Bagot grew up in New Orleans and practiced law together for several years in one of the city’s oldest firms before forming Wagner Bagot & Rayer in 1986. From the beginning, the firm’s goal has been to deliver a professional practice that is personal and flexible—serious about the work, while staying approachable and responsive to client needs. The firm believes effective, adaptive representation builds lasting relationships. Over time, Wagner Bagot & Rayer has grown to serve businesses and employers across a wide range of commercial, environmental, marine, and litigation matters. The firm also maintains an extensive practice in insurance, casualty, and personal injury litigation, supporting clients through complex disputes and claims. For businesses seeking experienced legal counsel in transportation-related matters, Wagner Bagot & Rayer combines seasoned legal experience with a client-focused approach designed to meet each matter’s specific requirements.