Atty. David L. Barnett
David L. Barnett is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, admiralty and maritime law and 5 other areas of law.
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David L. Barnett is a Managing Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Ostendorf & Barnett, PLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1985). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1984) and Southern Methodist University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Texas Louisiana Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David L. Barnett is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, admiralty and maritime law and 5 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
- David practices at Ostendorf & Barnett, PLC in New Orleans, LA and 1 other location
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David L. Barnett's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Barnett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 L. Barnett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David L. Barnett is one of 169,120 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 L. Barnett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David L. Barnett is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
David L. Barnett 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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