Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Creditors' Rights & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Eric J. Simonson at a Glance
Eric J. Simonson is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at McGlinchey Stafford. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1992) and Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Middle D (1998). Educated at Louisiana State University (B.S. Finance, 1986) and Loyola University New Orleans J.D. Loyola Moot Court Board 1992 Loyola University New Orleans J.D. 1992 Loyola Law Review Loyola University New Orleans J.D. National Moot Court team 1991 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •The Federal Bar Association •Louisiana State Bar Association •Mortgage Bankers Association •The New Orleans Bar Association •State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric J. Simonson
- Mr. Eric J. Simonson is a lawyer practicing commercial, bankruptcy, reorganization & creditors' rights, class action defense and 3 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Eric practices at McGlinchey Stafford in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric J. Simonson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric J. Simonson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Business & Corporate Law in New Orleans
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in New Orleans
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Eric J. Simonson is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →
Class Action in New Orleans
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Civil Litigation in New Orleans
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer Protection in New Orleans
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Eric J. Simonson
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 Eric J. Simonson's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric J. Simonson brings 34+ 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 and Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Middle D, Eric J. Simonson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and class action, Eric J. Simonson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Eric J. Simonson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric J. Simonson Handles in New Orleans
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