Atty. David Mark Whitaker
David Mark Whitaker is a lawyer practicing emergency response and crisis management, labor and employment law, osha and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Emergency Response and Crisis Management & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 35+ Years Experience
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About David Mark Whitaker at a Glance
David Mark Whitaker is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1991). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of New Orleans (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Mark Whitaker
- David Mark Whitaker is a lawyer practicing emergency response and crisis management, labor and employment law, osha and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- David practices at Kean Miller LLP in New Orleans, LA
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David Mark Whitaker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Mark Whitaker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Employment Law in New Orleans
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Mark Whitaker is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Litigation in New Orleans
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Mark Whitaker is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Rights in New Orleans
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
David Mark Whitaker is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose David Mark Whitaker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Mark Whitaker's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Mark Whitaker brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and civil rights, David Mark Whitaker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means David Mark Whitaker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Mark Whitaker Handles in New Orleans
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