Atty. Andy Waters
Andy Waters represents multinational shipping companies, insurers, and underwriters in maritime and admiralty litigation, including vessel collisions, cargo claims, charter party disputes, personal injuries, and regulatory matters. His practice also encompasses general insurance defense and navigating complex regulatory issues with agencies such as the U.S.
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Andy Waters is a business, litigation, government, and insurance attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (2017). Educated at Tulane University (J.D.) and Tulane University (B.S.M.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Andy Waters represents multinational shipping companies, insurers, and underwriters in maritime and admiralty litigation, including vessel collisions, cargo claims, charter party disputes, personal injuries, and regulatory matters
- His practice also encompasses general insurance defense and navigating complex regulatory issues with agencies such as the U.S
- Coast Guard and Department of Commerce
- Learn more about Andy’s maritime and international law practice here
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 venue, 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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