Atty. David J. L'Hoste
David J. L'Hoste is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, civil litigation.
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David J. L'Hoste is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Law Offices of David J. L'Hoste. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1982), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1985). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1978) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David J. L'Hoste is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, civil litigation
- David received a B.S. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- David practices at Law Offices of David J. L'Hoste in New Orleans, LA
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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 J. L'Hoste is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David J. L'Hoste is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
David J. L'Hoste is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 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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