Atty. Mark C. Dodart

Atty. Mark C. Dodart

Mark Dodart is a partner in the litigation group of Phelps Dunbar who practices primarily in the areas of general litigation, insurance coverage and tort litigation. He counsels clients, manages disputes and tries cases involving personal injury, products liability, class actions, toxic tort exposure, premises liability, and property damage.

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About Mark C. Dodart at a glance

Mark C. Dodart is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practforg at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Texas, United States. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1986) and University of New Orleans (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Dodart is a partner in the litigation group of Phelps Dunbar who practices primarily in the areas of general litigation, insurance coverage and tort litigation
  • He counsels clients, manages disputes and tries cases involving personal injury, products liability, class actions, toxic tort exposure, premises liability, and property damage
  • Mr. Dodart also serves as local, regional and national coverage counsel for domestic insurance companies in matters arising from bad faith, construction defects claims, third-party liability claims, first-party property claims, environmental claims, marine liability claims, food contamination claims, Louisiana direct action claims and numerous others
  • In addition to handling cases in Louisiana and Texas courts in which he is admitted, Mr. Dodart also has acted as lead counsel in cases pending in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee
  • Mr. Dodart’s practice, both litigation and counseling, involves attorneys from all of Phelps Dunbar's offices on the Third Coast and, where necessary, local counsel in states throughout the United States

Practice Areas Explained

Mark C. Dodart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Dodart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark C. Dodart

Where is Mark C. Dodart's law office located?
Mark C. Dodart's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark C. Dodart handle?
Mark C. Dodart focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Mark C. Dodart go to law school?
Mark C. Dodart earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Mark C. Dodart for a consultation?
You can contact Mark C. Dodart directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark C. Dodart received?
Mark C. Dodart's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1986
B.A.
University of New Orleans
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans Magazine - Top Lawyers - Mass Tort/Class Actions
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Texas, United States

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