Shawn Lindsay
Democratic · LA
Deputy city attorney for New Orleans who has defended the city in court since 2004, arguing cases from civil service disputes to Louisiana Supreme Court appeals. His practice spans litigation, labor law, land use, zoning and historic preservation.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
As City Attorney's Office counsel, Shawn Lindsay represented New Orleans and its City Council in 3000-3032 St. Claude Avenue, LLC v. City of New Orleans; the Louisiana Fourth Circuit reversed the trial court and rendered judgment for the City and Council on June 22, 2023.
June 22, 2023
Source: la4th.org · researched August 9, 2026
As City Attorney's Office counsel for New Orleans, Shawn Lindsay represented the City in Beer Industry League of Louisiana v. City of New Orleans; the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the trial court's ruling on the city's gallonage tax and remanded on June 27, 2018.
June 27, 2018
Source: lasc.org · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
As City Attorney's Office counsel, Shawn Lindsay represented New Orleans and its City Council in 3000-3032 St. Claude Avenue, LLC v. City of New Orleans; the Louisiana Fourth Circuit reversed the trial court and rendered judgment for the City and Council on June 22, 2023.
June 22, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: la4th.org · researched August 9, 2026
As City Attorney's Office counsel for New Orleans, Shawn Lindsay represented the City in Beer Industry League of Louisiana v. City of New Orleans; the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the trial court's ruling on the city's gallonage tax and remanded on June 27, 2018.
June 27, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: lasc.org · researched August 9, 2026
Race Shawn Lindsay is in:
- Judge Civil District Court, Division M · November 3, 2026 · Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Profile last researched August 8, 2026.