RobertJ. Ellis

Bob Ellis is the principal attorney for Bivalacqua, Gelé and Ellis in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he serves various businesses as General Counsel and provides in-house counsel to client companies on corporate law, government compliance, and business development. As an expert litigator, he fights to earn client victories. His successful litigation garnered multi-million-dollar awards and favorable settlements for clients in state and federal court. Bob also leverages his seasoned expertise in government relations, crisis management, and business development to guide client companies and executive leadership teams in corporate growth, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.

As a 22-year veteran of the legal profession, Bob built an enduring reputation for winning within multiple industries. With a foundation cemented in government relations, he influenced corporate initiatives and legal frameworks in the healthcare, maritime, hospitality, finance, banking, and construction industries. Through consultation and legal representation, Bob provides clients with expert general counsel in all phases of business development and wide-ranging legal support in insurance, environmental “toxic tort”, taxation, general defense, and criminal law.

Along with providing sage counsel and legal oversight for client companies, Bob remains actively engaged in local government and executive committees as an elected leader and board member in the Greater New Orleans Area. Bob is also a registered lobbyist, staunch advocate for small business development, and proven market influencer across the Gulf Coast