Atty. Brian D Wallace
Brian D Wallace is a lawyer practicing admiralty litigation, maritime financing and transactions, gaming. Brian received a B.S. degree from Saint Mary's University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Admiralty Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Brian D Wallace at a Glance
Brian D Wallace is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1984) and Saint Mary's University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Maritime Law Association of Canada Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian D Wallace
- Brian D Wallace is a lawyer practicing admiralty litigation, maritime financing and transactions, gaming
- Brian received a B.S. degree from Saint Mary's University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Brian practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans, LA
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Brian D Wallace's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian D Wallace handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Brian D Wallace
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian D Wallace's practice in the field of maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian D Wallace brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Maritime Practice
Concentrating on maritime means Brian D Wallace's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Brian D Wallace attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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