Atty. Francis Waguespack
Francis Waguespack provides cost-effective and timely legal guidance while keeping clients informed and in control. He focuses on defending cases under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Federal Employer Liability Act, admiralty and maritime law, employment discrimination, and the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act.
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About Francis Waguespack at a glance
Francis Waguespack is a employment and workers comp attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (2015). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D.) and Louisiana State University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Francis Waguespack provides cost-effective and timely legal guidance while keeping clients informed and in control
- He focuses on defending cases under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Federal Employer Liability Act, admiralty and maritime law, employment discrimination, and the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act
- Discover more about Francis’ practice here
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis Waguespack handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Francis Waguespack is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Francis Waguespack is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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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