Atty. James E. Stovall

Atty. James E. Stovall

James E. Stovall is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business litigation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

Covington Covington 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (985) 334-5596

Profile Summary

About James E. Stovall at a glance

James E. Stovall is a Principal based in Covington, Louisiana, practicing at James E. Stovall, L.L.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1973), Colorado (1989), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1993). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1973) and Louisiana State University (B.S. Business, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Covington, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Stovall is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business litigation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at James E. Stovall, L.L.C. in Covington, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Stovall's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Stovall 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.

James E. Stovall is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James E. Stovall is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James E. Stovall is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

James E. Stovall is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James E. Stovall is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Covington 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Stovall

Where is James E. Stovall's law office located?
James E. Stovall's law practice is located in Covington, Louisiana. The firm is James E. Stovall, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Stovall handle?
James E. Stovall focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James E. Stovall practiced law?
James E. Stovall has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James E. Stovall go to law school?
James E. Stovall earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Business, 1970).
How can I contact James E. Stovall for a consultation?
You can contact James E. Stovall 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 E. Stovall received?
James E. Stovall's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1973
B.S. Business
Louisiana State University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1973
Colorado
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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