Atty. David A. Bowling
David A. Bowling is the managing partner of The Bowling Law Firm APLC , in New Orleans, Louisiana .
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 43+ Years Experience
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About David A. Bowling at a Glance
David A. Bowling is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at The Bowling Law Firm APLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983) and Mississippi (1998). Educated at Tulane University (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Bowling
- David A. Bowling is the managing partner of The Bowling Law Firm APLC, in New Orleans, Louisiana
- After spending most of his career focusing on the defense of malpractice and other complex medical cases, Mr. Bowling has now transitioned to a plaintiffs' practice
- He and his firm concentrate on the representation of individuals and families in medical malpractice, catastrophic injury (including brain and spinal cord injury), and other serious personal injury litigation
- Mr. Bowling has been selected as an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- He practices throughout Louisiana, as well as Mississippi, where he is also licensed to practice
- He is often called upon by other attorneys to handle cases involving complex medical issues and frequently represents attorneys and their families
- Mr. Bowling has been selected to the list of Louisiana's Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
- He earned his B.A. degree at Millsaps College and his J.D. degree at Tulane University of Louisiana
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Bowling's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Bowling handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Medical Malpractice in New Orleans
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in New Orleans
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.
David A. Bowling is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
David A. Bowling is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose David A. Bowling
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David A. Bowling's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Bowling brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, David A. Bowling can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and maritime, David A. Bowling can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means David A. Bowling attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David A. Bowling Handles in New Orleans
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