Atty. Joseph E Friend

Atty. Joseph E Friend

Joseph E Friend is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, banking & finance, alternative dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1953, and has been licensed for 66 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph E Friend at a glance

Joseph E Friend is a business, bankruptcy, litigation, and adr attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1960). Educated at Tulane University Law School (LL.B. Tulane, 1960) and Yale University (B.A., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana Bar Foundation, Fellow New Orleans Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association American Bar Association Commercial Law League of America (President, 1982-83) American College of Bankruptcy American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph E Friend is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, banking & finance, alternative dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1953, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Joseph practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph E Friend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph E Friend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Joseph E Friend is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Joseph E Friend is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joseph E Friend is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Joseph E Friend is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Joseph E Friend

Where is Joseph E Friend's law office located?
Joseph E Friend's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph E Friend handle?
Joseph E Friend focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Joseph E Friend practiced law?
Joseph E Friend has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Joseph E Friend go to law school?
Joseph E Friend earned their education at (LL.B. Tulane, 1960); (B.A., 1953).
How can I contact Joseph E Friend for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph E Friend received?
Joseph E Friend's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. Tulane
Tulane University Law School
- 1960
B.A.
Yale University
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1960

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