Atty. Gary A. Hemphill
Gary Hemphill practices in the areas of admiralty litigation. His practice involves matters in personal injury, cargo, oil and energy, finance and FD&D.
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Gary A. Hemphill is a maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1981) and Harvard University (BA, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Hemphill practices in the areas of admiralty litigation
- His practice involves matters in personal injury, cargo, oil and energy, finance and FD&D
- Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Mr. Hemphill was with the Terriberry, Carroll, & Yancey, L.L.P. law firm in New Orleans
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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