Atty. John W Ellinghausen

Atty. John W Ellinghausen

John W Ellinghausen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.

New Orleans New Orleans 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John W Ellinghausen at a glance

John W Ellinghausen is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kinney & Ellinghausen, APLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1985), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1985). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1984) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.A. History, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W Ellinghausen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Kinney & Ellinghausen, APLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John W Ellinghausen's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John W Ellinghausen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John W Ellinghausen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

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

John W Ellinghausen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

John W Ellinghausen is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 W Ellinghausen

Where is John W Ellinghausen's law office located?
John W Ellinghausen's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Kinney & Ellinghausen, APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W Ellinghausen handle?
John W Ellinghausen focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John W Ellinghausen practiced law?
John W Ellinghausen has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John W Ellinghausen go to law school?
John W Ellinghausen earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. History, 1981).
How can I contact John W Ellinghausen for a consultation?
You can contact John W Ellinghausen 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 John W Ellinghausen received?
John W Ellinghausen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1984
B.A. History
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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