Atty. David B Lawton
David B Lawton is a lawyer practicing admiralty, civil litigation. David received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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David B Lawton is a Senior Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on litigation and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1977). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1977) and Brown University (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David B Lawton is a lawyer practicing admiralty, civil litigation
- David received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- David practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans, LA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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