Peyton has extensive experience in insurance defense and civil litigation. He handles large and complex issues at the district and appellate levels for a diverse range of domestic and international clients.

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Peyton focuses his practice on property and casualty, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. With significant experience in insurance defense and civil litigation, he handles complex legal issues at the district and appellate court levels. Peyton represents domestic and international plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration matters.

Peyton’s clients range from individuals to large corporations, and he helps them to navigate intricate legal landscapes. He is committed to providing strategic and effective legal solutions and vigorously defending clients’ interests.

  • Best Lawyers in America®:  Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2025-2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation (2024-2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch:  Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2022-2024)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation (2022-2023)

Peyton focuses his practice on property and casualty, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. With significant experience in insurance defense and civil litigation, he handles complex legal issues at the district and appellate court levels. Peyton represents domestic and international plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration matters.

Peyton’s clients range from individuals to large corporations, and he helps them to navigate intricate legal landscapes. He is committed to providing strategic and effective legal solutions and vigorously defending clients’ interests.

  • Best Lawyers in America®:  Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2025-2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation (2024-2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch:  Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2022-2024)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation (2022-2023)
  • Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Member, New Orleans Bar Association
  • Member, American Diabetes Association Community Leadership Board

Education

  • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D./B.C.L., cum laude, 2009
  • Louisiana State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2006, marketing

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana