Atty. James E Diaz
James E Diaz is a lawyer practicing admiralty. James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1952, and has been licensed for 70 years.
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James E Diaz is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at James E. Diaz Sr., APLC. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1956). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1956) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette Parish, Fifteenth Judicial District, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E Diaz is a lawyer practicing admiralty
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1952, and has been licensed for 70 years
- James practices at James E. Diaz Sr., APLC in Lafayette, LA
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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 Lafayette 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 venue, 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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