Atty. Gary J Ortego

Atty. Gary J Ortego

Gary J Ortego is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, products liability law, maritime law and 2 other areas of law. Gary received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Ville Platte Ville Platte 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Gary J Ortego at a glance

Gary J Ortego is a Member based in Ville Platte, Louisiana, practicing at Ortego & Dupre. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1982). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1982) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.S., 1976). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Ville Platte, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary J Ortego is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, products liability law, maritime law and 2 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Gary practices at Ortego & Dupre in Ville Platte, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary J Ortego's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary J 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.

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Gary J Ortego is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Gary J Ortego is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

Gary J Ortego is one of 11,568 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 Ville Platte 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 Gary J Ortego

Where is Gary J Ortego's law office located?
Gary J Ortego's law practice is located in Ville Platte, Louisiana. The firm is Ortego & Dupre. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary J Ortego handle?
Gary J Ortego focuses on personal injury, real estate, product liability, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Gary J Ortego practiced law?
Gary J Ortego has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Gary J Ortego go to law school?
Gary J Ortego earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Gary J Ortego for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1982
B.S.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1982

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