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    Craig L. Caesar

    Counsel

    New Orleans
    504-584-9272
    craig.caesar@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Health Care LitigationCommercial Litigation

    Clients turn to Craig Caesar's trial and appellate experience for help with complex business disputes and government investigations. His decorated background of courtroom success has earned him the trust of regional and national clients in health care, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services. He advises clients on a variety of issues, from antitrust and trade regulation matters to state and federal litigation. For nearly 20 years, Craig has served as the principal outside counsel for two national credit data exchanges from their inception to their current positions as leaders in the telecommunications and financial services industries.

    Craig represents clients on matters involving:

      • Health Law
      • Managed Care
      • Litigation
      • Trials
      • Antitrust
      • Government Enforcement and Investigations
      • eDiscovery, Document Review and Investigation Services
      • Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity

    Craig served as the Notes & Comments Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review at Northwestern University School of Law and is a member of the University's Leadership Circle. He also shares his free time preserving the artifacts and personal accounts of the "Greatest Generation" as a Two-Star Member of the Patriots Circle of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

    Craig served as the Notes & Comments Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review at Northwestern University School of Law and is a member of the University's Leadership Circle. He also shares his free time preserving the artifacts and personal accounts of the "Greatest Generation" as a Two-Star Member of the Patriots Circle of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

    Experience

    • Successfully argued in federal appellate court to affirm summary judgment for a health care client that resulted in the dismissal of claims of negligent credentialing.
    • Won an 11-year case on behalf of major marine products manufacturer that included three separate trials and subsequent appeals on federal and state law liability and damage issues.
    • Obtained a unanimous en banc reversal in a health care client's favor of a federal appeals court decision.
    • Represented a national PPO in multiple litigation and arbitration matters involving provider/payor disputes.
    • Successfully represented a nationwide PPO in a federal court jury trial involving a contract dispute with a health care provider, along with allegations of civil conspiracy, RICO and other claims.

    Insights

    • March 28, 2025

      Phelps Louisiana Team Honored in Super Lawyers’ 2025 Lists …

    • August 22, 2024

      CA Court Dismisses Health Care Antitrust Claims Over Out-of-Network “Repricing”…

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    • August 22, 2024

      Phelps Achieves Early Dismissal of Price-Fixing Claims in Closely Watched Antitrust Suit…

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • December 19, 2023

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 44 Louisiana Phelps Lawyers in 2024 Honors …

    • November 2, 2023

      Sixteen Phelps Attorneys Honored on New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List…

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • December 19, 2022

      42 Phelps Lawyers Honored by 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars …

    • November 1, 2022

      Five Phelps Lawyers Selected to New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • December 29, 2021

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 46 Louisiana Phelps Lawyers in 2022 Honors…

    • December 16, 2021

      Masters of the Courtroom CLE Program…

    • November 1, 2021

      Twenty Phelps Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine…

    • December 28, 2020

      45 Phelps Lawyers Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2021…

    • April 9, 2020

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    • October 2, 2019

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    Recognition

    • Antitrust Law (2005-2025), Commercial Litigation (2013-2025), Litigation - Antitrust (2021-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers list (2007-2025), Top 50 - Louisiana (2015), Super Lawyers
    • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
    • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
    • President's Award, Louisiana State Bar Association (2015)
    • Top Lawyers, New Orleans Magazine (2010-2018, 2021-2022)
    • Antitrust Law (2005-2025), Commercial Litigation (2013-2025), Litigation - Antitrust (2021-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers list (2007-2025), Top 50 - Louisiana (2015), Super Lawyers
    • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
    • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
    • President's Award, Louisiana State Bar Association (2015)
    • Top Lawyers, New Orleans Magazine (2010-2018, 2021-2022)

    Education

    • Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1978
    • Northwestern University, M.A., 1976
    • Northwestern University, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, 1974
    • Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1978
    • Northwestern University, M.A., 1976
    • Northwestern University, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, 1974

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • Illinois
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • Illinois
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

    • Litigation Counsel of America, Senior Fellow - Trial Law Institute, Diversity Law Institute 
    • American Bar Association
    • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
    • Federal Bar Association
    • State Bar of Texas
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • National Association of Credit Management

    Civic

    • The National WWII Museum - Patriots Circle
    • Northwestern University Leadership Council 

    Professional

    • Litigation Counsel of America, Senior Fellow - Trial Law Institute, Diversity Law Institute 
    • American Bar Association
    • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
    • Federal Bar Association
    • State Bar of Texas
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • National Association of Credit Management

    Civic

    • The National WWII Museum - Patriots Circle
    • Northwestern University Leadership Council 
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    • White Collar Defense and Investigations
    • Antitrust and Trade Regulation
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