Atty. Daniel Velez

Atty. Daniel Velez

Daniel Velez is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, admiralty and maritime law, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (504) 662-1981

Profile Summary

About Daniel Velez at a glance

Daniel Velez is an U.S. Coast Guard based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, environmental, government, and military. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and Washington (2004). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 2001) and California Institute of Technology (B.S., 1998). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Velez is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, admiralty and maritime law, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Daniel practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Velez's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Daniel Velez is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Government & Administrative Law

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Military 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Velez

Where is Daniel Velez's law office located?
Daniel Velez's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Velez handle?
Daniel Velez focuses on ip, litigation, environmental, government, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Daniel Velez practiced law?
Daniel Velez has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Daniel Velez go to law school?
Daniel Velez earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact Daniel Velez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 2001
B.S.
California Institute of Technology
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
Washington
Admitted: 2004

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