Atty. James M. Matherne
James M. Matherne was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1999 and the Mississippi Bar in 2004.
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James M. Matherne is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1999), Mississippi (1999), and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fift (1999). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1997) and Louisiana State University B.A. Political Science Louisiana State University B.A. Sociology Louisiana State University (B.A. Political, 1993). Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Matherne was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1999 and the Mississippi Bar in 2004
- He is admitted to practice before all federal and state courts in Louisiana and Mississippi, the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- His education was at Louisiana State University where he graduated in 1993 with dual Bachelors of Arts degrees in Political Science (American Government curriculum) and Sociology (Law curriculum)
- and Loyola University (J.D. 1997)
- While earning his J.D., he interned with the Supreme Court of Louisiana from 1995-1997 where he assisted the Court in setting up its initial computer legal research systems
- Upon graduation he served as law clerk to the 17th Judicial District Court of Louisiana from 1998-1999 where he assisted the Court with all aspects of trials and litigation including Clarice Friloux, et al. v
- Exxon Corporation and Campbell Wells Corporation landmark toxic tort litigation
- James has over 10 years of successful litigation practice including: Law Clerk, 17th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, 1998-1999
- Student Intern, Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1995-1997
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Matherne 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 M. Matherne is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
James M. Matherne is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. Matherne is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James M. Matherne is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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