Atty. David Israel
David Israel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Employment Law - Management. David, who practices law in Metairie, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2024.
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David Israel is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Sessions, Israel & Shartle. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Israel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Employment Law - Management
- David, who practices law in Metairie, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
David Israel's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Israel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Israel is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Israel is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Israel is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Metairie 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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