Atty. Douglas P Matthews

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.

Metairie Metairie 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

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

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 Law

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 →

Class Action

Douglas P Matthews is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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 & Admiralty Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas P Matthews

Where is Douglas P Matthews's law office located?
Douglas P Matthews's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas P Matthews handle?
Douglas P Matthews focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Douglas P Matthews practiced law?
Douglas P Matthews has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Douglas P Matthews go to law school?
Douglas P Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Douglas P Matthews for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas P Matthews 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 Douglas P Matthews received?
Douglas P Matthews's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1977
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1977

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