Atty. Dean A Cole

Atty. Dean A Cole

Mr. Dean A Cole is a lawyer practicing business, admiralty & maritime, insurance and 4 other areas of law.

Lafayette Lafayette 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (337) 216-1593 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Dean A Cole at a glance

Dean A Cole is an Attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Neuner Pate. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1985) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Dean A Cole is a lawyer practicing business, admiralty & maritime, insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • Dean received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Dean practices at Neuner Pate in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Dean A Cole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean A Cole 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.

Dean A Cole is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Dean A Cole 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.

Dean A Cole is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

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Dean A Cole is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Lafayette 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 Dean A Cole

Where is Dean A Cole's law office located?
Dean A Cole's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Neuner Pate. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean A Cole handle?
Dean A Cole focuses on business, litigation, insurance, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Dean A Cole practiced law?
Dean A Cole has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Dean A Cole go to law school?
Dean A Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Dean A Cole for a consultation?
You can contact Dean A Cole 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 Dean A Cole received?
Dean A Cole's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1985
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1985

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