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About Gerard J. Sonnier at a glance
Gerard J. Sonnier is an In-House; Corp. Coun. based in Waveland, Mississippi. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana Louisiana Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Louisiana Middle (1983) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Louisiana Eastern District Court (1993). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1983) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association State Bar of Texas Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Waveland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gerard J. Sonnier is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, antitrust, arbitration and 17 other areas of law
- Gerard received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Gerard practices in Waveland, MS
Practice Areas Explained
Gerard J. Sonnier's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard J. Sonnier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Gerard J. Sonnier is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerard J. Sonnier is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gerard J. Sonnier is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Gerard J. Sonnier is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Mississippi →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gerard J. Sonnier is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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