Atty. Derek Michael Mercadal

Atty. Derek Michael Mercadal

Derek Michael Mercadal is a lawyer practicing insurance defense. Derek received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Michael Mercadal at a glance

Derek Michael Mercadal is an Assoc. based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1999). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1998) and Loyola University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Michael Mercadal is a lawyer practicing insurance defense
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Derek practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Michael Mercadal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Michael Mercadal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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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Where is Derek Michael Mercadal's law office located?
Derek Michael Mercadal's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Michael Mercadal handle?
Derek Michael Mercadal focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Derek Michael Mercadal practiced law?
Derek Michael Mercadal has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Derek Michael Mercadal go to law school?
Derek Michael Mercadal earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1998
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1999

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