Atty. David L. Barnett

Atty. David L. Barnett

David L. Barnett is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, admiralty and maritime law and 5 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About David L. Barnett at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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.

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Employment Law

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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 & Admiralty Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David L. Barnett

Where is David L. Barnett's law office located?
David L. Barnett's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Ostendorf & Barnett, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Barnett handle?
David L. Barnett focuses on personal injury, employment, business, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David L. Barnett practiced law?
David L. Barnett has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David L. Barnett go to law school?
David L. Barnett earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact David L. Barnett for a consultation?
You can contact David L. Barnett 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 L. Barnett received?
David L. Barnett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1984
B.S.
Southern Methodist University
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Admitted: 1985

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