Atty. Charles H. Abbott

Atty. Charles H. Abbott

Charles H. Abbott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Charles H. Abbott at a glance

Charles H. Abbott is a personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Charles H. Abbott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Charles H., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Charles H. Abbott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles H. Abbott 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.

Charles H. Abbott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Charles H. Abbott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Class Action

Charles H. Abbott is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Charles H. Abbott 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.

Charles H. Abbott 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 Charles H. Abbott

Where is Charles H. Abbott's law office located?
Charles H. Abbott's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles H. Abbott handle?
Charles H. Abbott focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Charles H. Abbott go to law school?
Charles H. Abbott earned their education at (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Charles H. Abbott for a consultation?
You can contact Charles H. Abbott 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 Charles H. Abbott received?
Charles H. Abbott's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 2002

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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