Atty. John B Gooch, Jr

Atty. John B Gooch, Jr

John B Gooch, Jr is a lawyer practicing admiralty, insurance defense, transportation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About John B Gooch, Jr at a glance

John B Gooch, Jr is a litigation, insurance, appellate, and maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1960). Educated at Tulane University (LL.B., 1960) and Tulane University (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John B Gooch, Jr is a lawyer practicing admiralty, insurance defense, transportation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John B Gooch, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 John B Gooch, Jr

Where is John B Gooch, Jr's law office located?
John B Gooch, Jr's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B Gooch, Jr handle?
John B Gooch, Jr focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John B Gooch, Jr practiced law?
John B Gooch, Jr has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John B Gooch, Jr go to law school?
John B Gooch, Jr earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact John B Gooch, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John B Gooch, Jr received?
John B Gooch, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Tulane University
- 1960
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1960

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