Atty. David B Allen

Atty. David B Allen

David B Allen is a lawyer practicing aviation, admiralty & maritime, personal injury. David received a B.A. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About David B Allen at a glance

David B Allen is a personal injury, maritime, and aviation attorney based in Houma, Louisiana. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U. (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1981) and Louisiana Tech University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Houma, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David B Allen is a lawyer practicing aviation, admiralty & maritime, personal injury
  • David received a B.A. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices in Houma, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David B Allen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B Allen 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.

David B Allen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

David B Allen is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

David B Allen is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 Houma 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 B Allen

Where is David B Allen's law office located?
David B Allen's law practice is located in Houma, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B Allen handle?
David B Allen focuses on personal injury, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David B Allen practiced law?
David B Allen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David B Allen go to law school?
David B Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact David B Allen for a consultation?
You can contact David B Allen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David B Allen received?
David B Allen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1981
B.A.
Louisiana Tech University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.
Admitted: 1981

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