Atty. Farrell Douglas Ortego

Atty. Farrell Douglas Ortego

Farrell Douglas Ortego is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, transportation and 7 other areas of law. Farrell received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Farrell Douglas Ortego at a glance

Farrell Douglas Ortego is a personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2002) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana (2002). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 2002) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Lafayette Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations Lafayette Young Lawyers Association Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Farrell Douglas Ortego is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, transportation and 7 other areas of law
  • Farrell received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Farrell practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Farrell Douglas Ortego's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Farrell Douglas Ortego 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.

Farrell Douglas Ortego is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Farrell Douglas Ortego is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Farrell Douglas Ortego is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Farrell Douglas Ortego 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.

Farrell Douglas Ortego is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Lafayette 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 Farrell Douglas Ortego

Where is Farrell Douglas Ortego's law office located?
Farrell Douglas Ortego's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Farrell Douglas Ortego handle?
Farrell Douglas Ortego focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Farrell Douglas Ortego practiced law?
Farrell Douglas Ortego has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Farrell Douglas Ortego go to law school?
Farrell Douglas Ortego earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Farrell Douglas Ortego for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Farrell Douglas Ortego received?
Farrell Douglas Ortego's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 2002
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1994

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 2002

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