Attorney · Serving Metairie, LA · 55+ Years Experience
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About Edwin O Schlesinger at a Glance
Edwin O Schlesinger is a V.P. & Secy. based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1971) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin O Schlesinger
- Mr. Edwin O Schlesinger is a lawyer
- Edwin received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1971, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Edwin practices in Metairie, LA
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Metairie
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 venue, 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.
Metairie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Metairie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Metairie Choose Edwin O Schlesinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edwin O Schlesinger's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin O Schlesinger brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Edwin O Schlesinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Metairie
A Metairie-based practice means Edwin O Schlesinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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