Atty. Byron M Unkauf

Atty. Byron M Unkauf

Byron M Unkauf is a lawyer practicing maritime law, personal injury law, civil practice. Byron received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Byron M Unkauf at a glance

Byron M Unkauf is a personal injury, litigation, and maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1967). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1967) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Byron M Unkauf is a lawyer practicing maritime law, personal injury law, civil practice
  • Byron received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Byron practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Byron M Unkauf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Byron M Unkauf 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.

Byron M Unkauf is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Byron M Unkauf is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Byron M Unkauf is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Byron M Unkauf

Where is Byron M Unkauf's law office located?
Byron M Unkauf's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Byron M Unkauf handle?
Byron M Unkauf focuses on personal injury, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Byron M Unkauf practiced law?
Byron M Unkauf has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Byron M Unkauf go to law school?
Byron M Unkauf earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Byron M Unkauf for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1967
B.A.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1967

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