About Alan

Alan G. Brackett is an attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with over four decades of legal experience. He earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law in 1984, following his Bachelor of Arts in History from Tulane University in 1982. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1984, Brackett expanded his practice to Texas, gaining admission in 2020. His extensive federal court admissions include the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth. Eleventh Circuits, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. Brackett's legal practice spans several areas, including business and corporate law, litigation, maritime law, and personal injury, with a particular emphasis on workers' compensation. As a partner at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, located at 701 Poydras Street, Suite 4250, New Orleans, LA 70139, he is known for his expertise and dedication to his clients. His firm is known for its commitment to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals alike.

His professional affiliations are extensive, reflecting his active engagement in the legal community. Brackett is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the New Orleans Bar Association. Additionally, he is involved with the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and the Defense Research Institute. His role as a Proctor with the Maritime Law Association of the United States further shows his specialization in maritime law. Brackett's leadership within the legal community is noteworthy. He served as the Immediate Past President of the Louisiana Bar Foundation from 2022 to 2023 and has been a Fellow since 2013.

His commitment to legal education is evident through his involvement with the Department of Labor Joint Bar Association, where he served on its Board from 2010 to 2016 and held the position of President in 2012. Furthermore, he contributed as a member of the Advisory Board and General Counsel for the Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association, Inc. from 1994 to 2009. Since 1998, Brackett has played a significant role in maritime law education, serving as Chairman, Advisory Board member, and Seminar Moderator for the Loyola University College of Law's Annual Longshore Conference. His dedication to the legal profession extends beyond his practice, as he actively participates in various organizations and takes on leadership roles that foster the development of legal standards and education. With a robust background and commitment to his practice areas, Brackett has established himself as a respected figure in the New Orleans legal community.

Education

Tulane University School of Law

J.D. (1984)

Tulane University

B.A. (1982)

Accepted Jurisdictions

5th Circuit
United States District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
9th Circuit
11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Louisiana

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

business and corporate law litigation maritime law personal injury workers' compensation

Professional Associations

Louisiana State Bar

has membership Current

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

has membership Current

Loyola University College of Law, Annual Longshore Conference

Chairman (1998-Present); Advisory Board has membership (1998-Present); Seminar Moderator (1998–Present) Current

Louisiana Bar Foundation

Immediate Past President; President (2022-2023); Vice President (2021-2022); Treasurer (2020-2021); Secretary (2019-2020); Board has membership (2013-Present); Fellow Current

DOL-Joint Bar Association

Board has membership (2010-2016); President (2012) Current

Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association, Inc.

Advisory Board has membership and General Counsel (1994–2009) Current

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Proctor has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

New Orleans Bar Association

has membership Current

Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

has membership Current

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

has membership Current

Defense Research Institute

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 701 Poydras St New Orleans LA 70130