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    Dakota Stephens

    Associate

    New Orleans
    504-584-9314
    dakota.stephens@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Litigation

    Dakota Stephens is a member of Phelps’ Litigation group. He represents clients in a wide range of complex commercial disputes.

    He works with clients to develop strategies that lead to efficient resolutions and, where possible, avoid litigation. When cases proceed to litigation, Dakota is skilled at issue spotting and identifying the key facts that drive a case. By asking the right questions and focusing on the information that matters most, he uncovers the issues that need to be addressed and develops practical solutions for his clients.

    After law school, Dakota served as a law clerk to the Hon. Terry Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana.    

    Recognition

    • Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2026)
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2026)

    Education

    • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2022
    • Louisiana State University, B.A., 2019
    • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2022
    • Louisiana State University, B.A., 2019

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • Mississippi
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
    • Louisiana
    • Mississippi
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional:

    • Inns of Court, Jackson, Miss. chapter (2024-2025)

    Professional:

    • Inns of Court, Jackson, Miss. chapter (2024-2025)
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