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Atty. Andrew Phelps Burnside

Atty. Andrew Phelps Burnside

Mr. Andrew Phelps Burnside is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, class actions defense and 3 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew Phelps Burnside at a glance

Andrew Phelps Burnside is a Shareholder based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984) and Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, East (2007). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1984) and Kenyon College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Andrew Phelps Burnside is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, class actions defense and 3 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Andrew practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Phelps Burnside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Phelps Burnside 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Andrew Phelps Burnside is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Andrew Phelps Burnside is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Class Action

Andrew Phelps Burnside is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Andrew Phelps Burnside is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing 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 Andrew Phelps Burnside

Where is Andrew Phelps Burnside's law office located?
Andrew Phelps Burnside's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Phelps Burnside handle?
Andrew Phelps Burnside focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Andrew Phelps Burnside practiced law?
Andrew Phelps Burnside has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Andrew Phelps Burnside go to law school?
Andrew Phelps Burnside earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Andrew Phelps Burnside for a consultation?
You can contact Andrew Phelps Burnside 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 Andrew Phelps Burnside received?
Andrew Phelps Burnside's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1984
A.B.
Kenyon College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1984
Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, East
Admitted: 2007

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