Atty. James F Holmes

Atty. James F Holmes

James F Holmes is a lawyer practicing business law, environmental law, maritime law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About James F Holmes at a glance

James F Holmes is a Retired Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Christovich & Kearney, LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1966). Educated at Tulane University (LL.B., 1966) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans, Fifth Judicial Circuit and Louisiana State Bar Associations New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1977-1978) Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1998-1999) The Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James F Holmes is a lawyer practicing business law, environmental law, maritime law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices at Christovich & Kearney, LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James F Holmes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James F Holmes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

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

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

James F Holmes 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 New Orleans 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 F Holmes

Where is James F Holmes's law office located?
James F Holmes's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Christovich & Kearney, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F Holmes handle?
James F Holmes focuses on business, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James F Holmes practiced law?
James F Holmes has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James F Holmes go to law school?
James F Holmes earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact James F Holmes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James F Holmes received?
James F Holmes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Tulane University
- 1966
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1966

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