Atty. James P. Nader

Atty. James P. Nader

Mr. Nader is a nationally recognized practitioner with over 25 years of litigation and trial experience in insurance defense.

New Orleans New Orleans 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (504) 438-3742 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James P. Nader at a glance

James P. Nader is a Senior Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader A Professional Corporation. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984) and Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. District Court, (2006). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1984) and University of Notre Dame, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute National Institute of Trial Advocacy Counsel on Litigation Management. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Nader is a nationally recognized practitioner with over 25 years of litigation and trial experience in insurance defense
  • From the firm's offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas, Mr. Nader has served as counsel for domestic and international insurance carriers in complex commercial and personal lines property matters, as well as automobile, transportation, and admiralty claims
  • During his years of practice, Mr. Nader has acquired a particular expertise in litigating large claims arising from catastrophes such as Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma and Harvey, as well as the Moore, Oklahoma tornadoes
  • Mr. Nader has appeared as counsel and litigated matters in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Florida
  • He is also an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University, where he teaches litigation and insurance related courses.Mr
  • Nader obtained his law degree from Loyola University School of Law
  • Following law school, he attended the University of Notre Dame’s National Institute for Trial Advocacy
  • Mr. Nader has authored articles in the areas of his expertise for various legal publications, including the American Bar Journal, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal and as a contributing editor for Marine News Magazine
  • He is a member of the Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas State Bar Associations, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Advisory Panel for the ABA, The Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, the Admiralty, Maritime and Insurance Coverage sections of the American Bar Association, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and the Defense Research Institute

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Nader's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

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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 P. Nader

Where is James P. Nader's law office located?
James P. Nader's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Nader handle?
James P. Nader focuses on construction, product liability, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James P. Nader practiced law?
James P. Nader has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James P. Nader go to law school?
James P. Nader earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—).
How can I contact James P. Nader for a consultation?
You can contact James P. Nader 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 P. Nader received?
James P. Nader's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1984
University of Notre Dame, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1984
Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 2006

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