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About James L. Weiss at a glance
James L. Weiss is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at James L. Weiss. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985) and Texas (1996). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1985) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Federal Energy and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. James L. Weiss is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, energy, oil and gas law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at James L. Weiss in Metairie, LA
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James L. Weiss's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Weiss 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.
James L. Weiss is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James L. Weiss is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James L. Weiss is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James L. Weiss is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James L. Weiss 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 Metairie 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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