Gabriel (Gabe) Silva is an experienced litigator and transactional attorney, representing clients in maritime cases, international trade deals, and commercial business matters.

A native of Brazil, Gabe is fluent in Portuguese and has applied his multilingual capabilities throughout his law practice, particularly in international trade cases and disputes.

As a student, Gabe participated in exchange programs in the United States, Chile, and Hong Kong. He also interned with the Brazilian Consulate in Paraguay and with Paraguay’s Asunción Stock Exchange.

Gabe’s accomplishments include assisting in the representation of a Louisiana business to collect a multimillion-dollar debt from a Mexican energy company by engaging in negotiations with representatives from Mexico and Brazil.

    Education

    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2019)
      • Order of Barristers
      • Moot Court National Team
      • Chief of Staff and Coach, Trial Advocacy Team
      • Journal of Public Interest Law
    • University of Louisiana at Monroe (M.B.A., 2016)
    • University of Louisiana at Monroe (B.B.A. Finance, 2015)
    • University of Louisiana at Monroe (B.A. in Political Science, 2015)

    Bar Admissions

    • Louisiana

    Court Admissions

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

    Professional Affiliations

    • Federal Bar Association
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • Vice-Chair, Young Professionals Committee, The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
    • Transportation Committee and Emerging Professionals Council, World Trade Center New Orleans

    Awards & Honors

    • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch – Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Transportation Law, 2026
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers: Rising Star, 2025
    • New Orleans Magazine: Top Lawyer, 2023–2024

    Languages

    • Portuguese

Gabriel (Gabe) G. Silva

Gabriel (Gabe) Silva is an experienced litigator and transactional attorney, representing clients in maritime cases, international trade deals, and commercial business matters.

A native of Brazil, Gabe is fluent in Portuguese and has applied his multilingual capabilities throughout his law practice, particularly in international trade cases and disputes.

As a student, Gabe participated in exchange programs in the United States, Chile, and Hong Kong. He also interned with the Brazilian Consulate in Paraguay and with Paraguay’s Asunción Stock Exchange.

Gabe’s accomplishments include assisting in the representation of a Louisiana business to collect a multimillion-dollar debt from a Mexican energy company by engaging in negotiations with representatives from Mexico and Brazil.

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