Atty. David M Latham

Atty. David M Latham

David M Latham is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, natural resources, litigation and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About David M Latham at a glance

David M Latham is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Everitt & Latham, L.L.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1978). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1977) and University of New Orleans (B.S. Business, 1974). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M Latham is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, natural resources, litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • David practices at Everitt & Latham, L.L.C. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David M Latham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M Latham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Insurance Law

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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 M Latham

Where is David M Latham's law office located?
David M Latham's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Everitt & Latham, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M Latham handle?
David M Latham focuses on business, class action, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David M Latham practiced law?
David M Latham has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David M Latham go to law school?
David M Latham earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S. Business, 1974).
How can I contact David M Latham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1977
B.S. Business
University of New Orleans
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1978

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