Atty. Ellen W Kessler
Ellen W Kessler is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, civil rights litigation. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1963, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Ellen W Kessler is a family law, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1979), U.S. Tax Court (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1977) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Maryland State and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Women Attorneys. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen W Kessler is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, civil rights litigation
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1963, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Ellen practices in Metairie, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen W Kessler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Ellen W Kessler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Ellen W Kessler is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →
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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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