Atty. Jonathan Shahan Forester

Atty. Jonathan Shahan Forester

Jonathan Shahan Forester is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, insurance law, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. Jonathan received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Shahan Forester at a glance

Jonathan Shahan Forester is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Riess LeMieux. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2009). Educated at Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University (J.D., 2009) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 2004). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Shahan Forester is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, insurance law, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
  • Jonathan received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Jonathan practices at Riess LeMieux in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Shahan Forester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Shahan Forester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

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

Jonathan Shahan Forester is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Construction Law

Jonathan Shahan Forester is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

Jonathan Shahan Forester is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Jonathan Shahan Forester is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Jonathan Shahan Forester

Where is Jonathan Shahan Forester's law office located?
Jonathan Shahan Forester's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Riess LeMieux. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Shahan Forester handle?
Jonathan Shahan Forester focuses on workers comp, construction, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Jonathan Shahan Forester practiced law?
Jonathan Shahan Forester has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jonathan Shahan Forester go to law school?
Jonathan Shahan Forester earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2004).
How can I contact Jonathan Shahan Forester for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University
- 2009
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2009

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