Atty. David A. Marcello

Atty. David A. Marcello

Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif; National and International Moot Court Teams. Member, Board of Editors, 1969-1971 and Assistant Editor, 1970-1971, Tulane Law Review.

New Orleans New Orleans 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Marcello at a glance

David A. Marcello is an Of Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on zoning and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1971) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1971). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1971) and Williams College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans and Louisiana State (Member, Access to Justice Committee, 1997-1998) Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Order of the Coif
  • National and International Moot Court Teams
  • Member, Board of Editors, 1969-1971 and Assistant Editor, 1970-1971, Tulane Law Review

Author

  • " Housing Redevelopment Strategies in the Wake of Katrina and Anti-Kelo Constitutional Amendments: Mapping a Path Through the Landscape of Disaster," 53 Loyola L Rev. 763 (2007)
  • "Community Benefit Agreements: New Vehicle for Investment in America's Neighborhoods," 39 Urban Lawyer 657 (2007) (Included in Thomson/West 2008 Zoning and Planning Law Handbook, reprinting important scholarly contributions)
  • "Legislative Learning in the United States and Europe: How Jurisdictions Differ in Training Drafters and Enacting Laws," European Academy for Legislation: The Hague, The Netherlands (2006)
  • "Direct Democracy in the United States," Sixth Congress of European Association of Legislation: Participation of Civil Society in the Legislative Process (2005)
  • "Administrative Practice Under the 1974 Constitution: A 'Silver Anniversary' Review," 62 Louisiana Law Review 185 (2002)
  • "A New Day Dawning in Bulgaria," 72 Tulanian 38 (Fall, 2001)
  • "Public Law Center Diary: Back in the USSR," Loyola Today (Spring, 2000)
  • "A Moldovan Journal," 18 Tulane Lawyer 6 (Winter, 1999)
  • "The Ethics and Politics of Legislative Drafting," 70 Tulane Law Review 2437 (1996)
  • "Democracy on the Danube," 13 Tulane Lawyer 12 (Spring, 1993)
  • "The Law School in Fiction and Fact: Alternatives in Legal Education," 35 Loyola Law Review 565 (1989)
  • Book Review, The Lawyer, The Public and The Professional Responsibility, 47 Tulane Law Review 929 (1973)

Co-Author

"Local Government: How it Works, How to Make it Work for You," (September, 1994)

Adjunct Faculty

  • Law and Social Work, Tulane University School of Social Work, 1971-1974
  • Legislative/Administrative Advocacy, Tulane Law School and Loyola Law School, 1988—
  • Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Public Interest, 1974-1978
  • Executive Counsel to the Mayor, City of New Orleans, 1978-1980
  • General Counsel, Regional Transit Authority, 1980-1988
  • Executive Director, The Public Law Center, 1987—
  • Chair, Mayor's Charter Revision Advisory Committee, 1994-1995
  • Co-Chair, Transition for Mayor-Elect Ray Nagin, 2002

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Marcello's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 David A. Marcello

Where is David A. Marcello's law office located?
David A. Marcello's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Marcello handle?
David A. Marcello focuses on zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David A. Marcello practiced law?
David A. Marcello has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did David A. Marcello go to law school?
David A. Marcello earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
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What awards or recognition has David A. Marcello received?
David A. Marcello's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1971
B.A.
Williams College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1971

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