Atty. Douglas Robert Holmes

Atty. Douglas Robert Holmes

Mr. Douglas Robert Holmes is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, environmental law and 3 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (504) 474-9330 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Robert Holmes at a glance

Douglas Robert Holmes is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Chaffe McCall L.L.P.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1993), and Louisiana (1996). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1993) and Tulane University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and Louisiana State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Douglas Robert Holmes is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, environmental law and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Douglas practices at Chaffe McCall L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Robert Holmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Robert Holmes 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

Douglas Robert Holmes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Robert Holmes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Douglas Robert Holmes is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Robert Holmes

Where is Douglas Robert Holmes's law office located?
Douglas Robert Holmes's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Chaffe McCall L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Robert Holmes handle?
Douglas Robert Holmes focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Douglas Robert Holmes practiced law?
Douglas Robert Holmes has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Douglas Robert Holmes go to law school?
Douglas Robert Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Douglas Robert Holmes for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Robert Holmes 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 Robert Holmes received?
Douglas Robert Holmes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1993
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1993
Louisiana
Admitted: 1996

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