Atty. Fred L Herman

Atty. Fred L Herman

Fred L Herman is a lawyer practicing civil practice, mediation, arbitration and 16 other areas of law. Fred received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Metairie Metairie 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Fred L Herman at a glance

Fred L Herman is an Of Counsel based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, wrongful termination, probate, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1975). Educated at Loyola University (J.D. Honor, 1975) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Fred L Herman is a lawyer practicing civil practice, mediation, arbitration and 16 other areas of law
  • Fred received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Fred practices at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Fred L Herman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred L Herman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wrongful Termination

Fred L Herman is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Louisiana →

Probate

Fred L Herman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Louisiana →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Fred L Herman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

Fred L Herman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Fred L Herman

Where is Fred L Herman's law office located?
Fred L Herman's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fred L Herman handle?
Fred L Herman focuses on divorce, wrongful termination, probate, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Fred L Herman practiced law?
Fred L Herman has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Fred L Herman go to law school?
Fred L Herman earned their education at (J.D. Honor, 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Fred L Herman for a consultation?
You can contact Fred L Herman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Fred L Herman received?
Fred L Herman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Honor
Loyola University
- 1975
B.A.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1975

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