Atty. Eric Shuman

Atty. Eric Shuman

Eric Shuman is a lawyer practicing environmental, personal injury, admiralty / maritime and 3 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (225) 457-5017

Profile Summary

About Eric Shuman at a glance

Eric Shuman is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at McGlinchey Stafford. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd (1983). Educated at Kenyon College B.A. History Kenyon College B.A. 1976 honors program Kenyon College B.A. Vanderbilt University Law School (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Shuman is a lawyer practicing environmental, personal injury, admiralty / maritime and 3 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Eric practices at McGlinchey Stafford in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Shuman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Shuman 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.

Eric Shuman is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Eric Shuman is one of 60,257 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.

Eric Shuman is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

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

Eric Shuman is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Eric Shuman is one of 10,607 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Shuman

Where is Eric Shuman's law office located?
Eric Shuman's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is McGlinchey Stafford. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Shuman handle?
Eric Shuman focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Eric Shuman practiced law?
Eric Shuman has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Eric Shuman go to law school?
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How can I contact Eric Shuman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric Shuman received?
Eric Shuman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Kenyon College B.A. History Kenyon College B.A. 1976 honors program Kenyon College B.A. Vanderbilt University Law School
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd
Admitted: 1983

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