Atty. Christopher Michael Wappel

Atty. Christopher Michael Wappel

Christopher Michael Wappel is a lawyer practicing business & commercial transactions, commercial lending & finance, economic development and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri - Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Christopher Michael Wappel at a glance

Christopher Michael Wappel is a Special Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2000). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of Missouri - Columbia (B.A. Political, 1996). Active member of Memberships •Louisiana State Bar Association •National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Michael Wappel is a lawyer practicing business & commercial transactions, commercial lending & finance, economic development and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri - Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Christopher practices at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Michael Wappel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael Wappel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 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 Christopher Michael Wappel

Where is Christopher Michael Wappel's law office located?
Christopher Michael Wappel's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Jones Walker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Michael Wappel handle?
Christopher Michael Wappel focuses on business, tax, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Christopher Michael Wappel practiced law?
Christopher Michael Wappel has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Christopher Michael Wappel go to law school?
Christopher Michael Wappel earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Political, 1996).
How can I contact Christopher Michael Wappel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 1999
B.A. Political
University of Missouri - Columbia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2000

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