Atty. Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell

Atty. Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell

Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, mass torts defense, complex litigation and 4 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of New Orleans in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Metairie Metairie 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell at a glance

Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell is a personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana (1988). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of New Orleans (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, mass torts defense, complex litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of New Orleans in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Barbara practices in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell 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

Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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 Metairie 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 Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell

Where is Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell's law office located?
Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell handle?
Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell practiced law?
Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell go to law school?
Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell received?
Barbara Bourdonnay O'Donnell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of New Orleans
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1988

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