Atty. Dolores Carpenter Powers

Atty. Dolores Carpenter Powers

Dolores Carpenter Powers is a lawyer. Dolores received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (504) 514-0314 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Dolores Carpenter Powers at a glance

Dolores Carpenter Powers is a Juv Just Proj of LA based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1996), Washington (Inactive) (1996), Massachusetts (2000), and Louisiana (2001). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1995) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dolores Carpenter Powers is a lawyer
  • Dolores received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Dolores practices in New Orleans, LA

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 Dolores Carpenter Powers's law office located?
Dolores Carpenter Powers's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Dolores Carpenter Powers practiced law?
Dolores Carpenter Powers has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Dolores Carpenter Powers go to law school?
Dolores Carpenter Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1995
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1996
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000
Louisiana
Admitted: 2001

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