Atty. Cheri Ann Chestnut

Atty. Cheri Ann Chestnut

Cheri Ann Chestnut is a lawyer practicing construction, energy, environmental & toxic tort and 6 other areas of law. Cheri received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheri Ann Chestnut at a glance

Cheri Ann Chestnut is a personal injury, insurance, maritime, and energy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003), New York (2005), and Louisiana Southern District of New York Eastern District of New York Eastern District of Louisiana (2010). Educated at Tulane Law School (J.D. Certificate, 2002) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Mass, 1998). Active member of Professional Associations Maritime Law Association Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, NSW Branch, Assistant Secretary Aviation Association of Australia and New Zealand. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cheri Ann Chestnut is a lawyer practicing construction, energy, environmental & toxic tort and 6 other areas of law
  • Cheri received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Cheri practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Cheri Ann Chestnut's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheri Ann Chestnut 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.

Cheri Ann Chestnut is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Cheri Ann Chestnut is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

Cheri Ann Chestnut is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Cheri Ann Chestnut is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Cheri Ann Chestnut

Where is Cheri Ann Chestnut's law office located?
Cheri Ann Chestnut's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheri Ann Chestnut handle?
Cheri Ann Chestnut focuses on personal injury, insurance, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Cheri Ann Chestnut practiced law?
Cheri Ann Chestnut has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Cheri Ann Chestnut go to law school?
Cheri Ann Chestnut earned their education at (J.D. Certificate, 2002); (B.A. Mass, 1998).
How can I contact Cheri Ann Chestnut for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Certificate
Tulane Law School
- 2002
B.A. Mass
Louisiana State University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2005
Louisiana Southern District of New York Eastern District of New York Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2010

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