Atty. Jonathan A Hunter
Jonathan A Hunter is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, energy, environment & natural resources, energy: litigation and 1 other area of law. Jonathan received a degree from Louisiana Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Appellate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan A Hunter at a Glance
Jonathan A Hunter is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, appellate, and energy. Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (J.D. Order, 1987) and Louisiana Law Review, Editor-in-Chief Yale University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Tulane University Law School - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, 2001-2008 (Oil and Gas Law Federal Offshore Oil & Gas Law) •Paul M. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan A Hunter
- Jonathan A Hunter is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, energy, environment & natural resources, energy: litigation and 1 other area of law
- Jonathan received a degree from Louisiana Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Jonathan practices at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, LA
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Jonathan A Hunter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan A Hunter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Civil Litigation in New Orleans
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Environmental Law in New Orleans
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Appellate Practice in New Orleans
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Energy & Utilities Law in New Orleans
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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 New Orleans Choose Jonathan A Hunter
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 Jonathan A Hunter's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, appellate, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan A Hunter brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and appellate, Jonathan A Hunter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Jonathan A Hunter 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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