John D. Werner

John D. Werner


Jones Day

Recognized since 2013

Houston, Texas

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

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John Werner is the Managing Partner of Fishman Haygood. John works in the firm’s Business Section, primarily on financings, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate advice.

In private equity, John represents Black Bay Energy Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners, and Enhanced Capital Partners in their investments in various portfolio companies. He also represents numerous private equity funded portfolio companies in their ongoing corporate needs. In addition, John represents several family offices in regard to their investments in private companies.

John recently was selected to the 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, an annual publication of Biz New Orleans magazine. The list “profiles the business leaders who are driving the greater New Orleans economy today and making decisions that will shape the region’s future.”

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Location
  • 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 3300
    Houston, TX 77002-2712
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Duke University, B.A. in History, graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, State Bar Association - Admitted 1994
Affiliations
  • Louisiana Bakers Association - Member
Federal Clerkships
  • United States District Court

Jones Day

Houston, Texas

16 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
Awards:
  • Listed in Chambers USA
  • Listed in America's Leading Lawyers for Business since 2005
  • Listed in Best Lawyers since 2013

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