Atty. John E Ortego
John E Ortego is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, family law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.
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John E Ortego is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at The Law Offices of John E. Ortego & Associates. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, real estate, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1975) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fifteenth Judicial District (Secretary, 1980-1981), Vermilion Parish and Louisiana State (Member: House of Delegates, 1983-1984 Bar Exam Committee, 1984—) Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John E Ortego is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, family law and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1973, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at The Law Offices of John E. Ortego & Associates in Lafayette, LA
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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.
John E Ortego is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John E Ortego is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John E Ortego is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John E Ortego is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
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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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