Atty. James C Donohue

Atty. James C Donohue

James C Donohue is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, general liability, admiralty law and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James C Donohue at a glance

James C Donohue is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Donohue, Patrick & Scott, P.L.L.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, insurance, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana (1988). Educated at Louisiana State University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C Donohue is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, general liability, admiralty law and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Donohue, Patrick & Scott, P.L.L.C. in Baton Rouge, LA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James C Donohue's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C Donohue handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James C Donohue is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James C Donohue is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James C Donohue is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

James C Donohue is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James C Donohue is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Baton Rouge 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 James C Donohue

Where is James C Donohue's law office located?
James C Donohue's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Donohue, Patrick & Scott, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Donohue handle?
James C Donohue focuses on environmental, government, insurance, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James C Donohue practiced law?
James C Donohue has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James C Donohue go to law school?
James C Donohue earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact James C Donohue for a consultation?
You can contact James C Donohue 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 James C Donohue received?
James C Donohue's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1988

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