Atty. Joel E Gooch

Atty. Joel E Gooch

Joel E Gooch is a lawyer practicing professional liability, maritime, premises liability and 4 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1966, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 58 Years Experience 58 year
Call (337) 446-8514

Profile Summary

About Joel E Gooch at a glance

Joel E Gooch is an Of Counsel based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Allen & Gooch A Law Corporation. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, environmental, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1968). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1967) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel The Defense Research Institute Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel E Gooch is a lawyer practicing professional liability, maritime, premises liability and 4 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1966, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Joel practices at Allen & Gooch A Law Corporation in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel E Gooch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel E Gooch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joel E Gooch is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Joel E Gooch is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

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

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Insurance Law

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

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

Joel E Gooch is one of 10,607 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 Lafayette 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 Joel E Gooch

Where is Joel E Gooch's law office located?
Joel E Gooch's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Allen & Gooch A Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel E Gooch handle?
Joel E Gooch focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, environmental, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Joel E Gooch practiced law?
Joel E Gooch has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Joel E Gooch go to law school?
Joel E Gooch earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Joel E Gooch for a consultation?
You can contact Joel E Gooch 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 Joel E Gooch received?
Joel E Gooch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1967
B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1968

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