Atty. David Phillip Curtis

Atty. David Phillip Curtis

David Phillip Curtis is a lawyer practicing energy litigation, business litigation, maritime, oilfield and insurance and 2 other areas of law. David received a degree from Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About David Phillip Curtis at a glance

David Phillip Curtis is a business, product liability, litigation, environmental, and maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Mississippi United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana (2006) and Texas (2012). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Murdoch University, Perth, Australia Economics Vanderbilt University (B.S. Economics, 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Louisiana, Mississippi, American and Federal Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Phillip Curtis is a lawyer practicing energy litigation, business litigation, maritime, oilfield and insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • David practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David Phillip Curtis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Phillip Curtis 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.

David Phillip Curtis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

David Phillip Curtis is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Phillip Curtis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

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

David Phillip Curtis is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

David Phillip Curtis 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 Phillip Curtis

Where is David Phillip Curtis's law office located?
David Phillip Curtis's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Phillip Curtis handle?
David Phillip Curtis focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David Phillip Curtis practiced law?
David Phillip Curtis has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Phillip Curtis go to law school?
David Phillip Curtis earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Economics, 1999).
How can I contact David Phillip Curtis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Phillip Curtis received?
David Phillip Curtis's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 2006
B.S. Economics
Murdoch University, Perth, Australia Economics Vanderbilt University
- 1999

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Mississippi United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 2006
Texas
Admitted: 2012

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