Atty. John E McElligott, Jr
John E McElligott, Jr is a lawyer practicing aviation, class action litigation, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Aviation & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 47+ Years Experience
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About John E McElligott, Jr at a Glance
John E McElligott, Jr is a Partner based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier, McElligott, Fontenot, Gideon, and Edwards L.L.P.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, environmental, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1979), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1979), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1979). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D., 1979) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel International Association of Defense Counsel Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel State Bar Association Lafayette Parish Bar Association. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John E McElligott, Jr
- John E McElligott, Jr is a lawyer practicing aviation, class action litigation, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices at Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier, McElligott, Fontenot, Gideon, and Edwards L.L.P. in Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas Explained
John E McElligott, Jr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E McElligott, Jr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Class Action in Lafayette
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Civil Litigation in Lafayette
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Lafayette
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John E McElligott, Jr is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance Law in Lafayette
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John E McElligott, Jr is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Lafayette
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John E McElligott, Jr is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose John E McElligott, Jr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John E McElligott, Jr's practice in the field of class action, litigation, environmental, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John E McElligott, Jr brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, John E McElligott, Jr can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, litigation, and environmental, John E McElligott, Jr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means John E McElligott, Jr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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