Introduction
Seven attorneys. A shared philosophy that every case, even one expected to settle, must be prepared as though it will go to trial. Capitelli and Wicker has operated from New Orleans, Louisiana for over 30 years, representing individuals and organizations pitted against government bodies, corporations, and institutions with substantially greater resources. The firm occupies suite 2950 at 1100 Poydras St. in New Orleans, LA 70163 and can be reached at 504-582-2425. Its practice spans criminal defense, white collar matters, medical malpractice, and personal injury, with a team that includes former state and federal prosecutors and attorneys who have backgrounds in the medical field.
Practice Areas
Capitelli and Wicker handles four primary areas of law:
Criminal Defense. The firm represents individuals and organizations facing prosecution by state and federal authorities. Former prosecutors on the team understand how the government structures its investigations, which shapes every defense strategy the firm develops.
White Collar Crime. The firm handles cases involving financial crimes, fraud, and regulatory violations. These cases typically involve complex document review, multi-agency investigations, and high stakes that demand an experienced team.
Medical Malpractice. In 2019, the firm was named among the Top 100 Medical Malpractice Top Verdicts firms in the United States. Attorneys with medical-legal training and former medical professionals on staff give the firm analytical tools that generalist practices do not have.
Personal Injury. The firm represents injury victims against insurers and institutional defendants, applying the same trial-preparation approach it uses in its criminal practice.
Attorney Profiles
The firm is built around seven attorneys: Ralph Capitelli, Carey Wicker, Brian J. Capitelli, Vincent Odom, Michael S. Sepcich, Davida Packer, and T.C. Wicker IV. The team includes former state and federal prosecutors and attorneys trained in medical-legal issues. Some team members have backgrounds as former medical professionals, giving the firm the ability to analyze and argue medical malpractice and personal injury cases from both the legal and clinical perspectives. The firm has earned the Top Lawyers recognition and the 2019 Top 100 Medical Malpractice Top Verdicts designation from a national rating organization.
Location and Service Area
The firm is located at 1100 Poydras St., Ste 2950, New Orleans, LA 70163, reachable at 504-582-2425. From that central New Orleans location, Capitelli and Wicker serves clients across Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Belle Chase, Covington, Gonzales, Hammond, Houma, Kenner, Lafayette, Laplace, Luling, Mandeville, Marrero, Metairie, Slidell, and Thibodaux. The geographic reach reflects the firm’s willingness to handle matters across state courts as well as federal venues.
Client Focus
The clients who come to Capitelli and Wicker tend to share a common situation: they are facing an adversary, whether a government agency, a hospital, a corporation, or an insurer, that has far more institutional resources. The firm’s structure addresses this asymmetry directly. Its former prosecutors understand how government cases are assembled. Its medically-trained attorneys understand how hospitals and insurers defend malpractice claims. The firm treats every case as potential trial litigation from the start, which means clients get preparation typically reserved for the courtroom even when a case eventually resolves short of trial.
The firm strategic approach deserves a closer look because it distinguishes Capitelli and Wicker from practices that treat litigation as a last resort. By preparing every case for trial from the outset, attorneys gather evidence, retain expert witnesses, and build factual records that hold up to adversarial scrutiny. When opposing counsel sees that preparation, settlements often follow on more favorable terms than they would have if the case had been assembled hastily. Clients who ultimately avoid trial still benefit from trial-level preparation.
This approach also shapes how the firm handles medical malpractice cases. Medical institutions and their insurers retain experienced defense counsel who understand how to contest injury causation, limit damages, and delay proceedings. Capitelli and Wicker counters that institutional defense apparatus with its own team that includes former medical professionals and attorneys trained in medical-legal issues. That combination allows the firm to evaluate medical records, identify deviations from standard of care, and articulate harm in terms that resonate with juries and mediators alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the firm been in practice?
Capitelli and Wicker has served clients in Louisiana for more than 30 years from its New Orleans office.
What recognition has the firm received?
The firm earned the Top Lawyers designation and was named to the 2019 Top 100 Medical Malpractice Top Verdicts list in the United States.
Does the firm handle both criminal and civil matters?
Yes. The practice covers criminal defense, white collar crime, medical malpractice, and personal injury. The team includes former state and federal prosecutors alongside attorneys with medical-legal training.
What geographic area does the firm serve?
The firm serves clients across Louisiana from its New Orleans location, including Baton Rouge, Metairie, Lafayette, Houma, Hammond, Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, Kenner, and surrounding communities.
Why does the firm treat every case as trial-bound?
The firm has found that thorough trial preparation produces better outcomes across the board, including in negotiated settlements. Opposing counsel and institutions respond differently when they know the firm on the other side is prepared to go to court.
Closing
Capitelli and Wicker brings over 30 years of Louisiana litigation experience to criminal defense, white collar matters, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases. With a team that includes former prosecutors and medically-trained attorneys, the firm at 1100 Poydras St., Ste 2950, New Orleans, LA 70163 prepares each case for trial from the first consultation forward. Reach the firm at 504-582-2425 or visit capitelliandwicker.com/ for more information.