Atty. Douglas P Matthews
Douglas P Matthews is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, labor and employment, torts and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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About Douglas P Matthews at a glance
Douglas P Matthews is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1977). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1977) and Loyola University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Douglas P Matthews is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, labor and employment, torts and 2 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Douglas practices in Metairie, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Douglas P Matthews's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas P Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Douglas P Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Douglas P Matthews is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Douglas P Matthews is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Douglas P Matthews is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Douglas P Matthews 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 Metairie 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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