Atty. Joseph M. Messina

Atty. Joseph M. Messina

Member, Moot Court Board. Winner, Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition, 1983-1984.

New Orleans New Orleans 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph M. Messina at a glance

Joseph M. Messina is a Senior Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader A Professional Corporation. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on litigation 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 and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1992). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1984) and Tulane University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, Moot Court Board
  • Winner, Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition, 1983-1984

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph M. Messina's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 M. Messina

Where is Joseph M. Messina's law office located?
Joseph M. Messina's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph M. Messina handle?
Joseph M. Messina focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Joseph M. Messina practiced law?
Joseph M. Messina has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Joseph M. Messina go to law school?
Joseph M. Messina earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Joseph M. Messina for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph M. Messina received?
Joseph M. Messina's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1984
B.A.
Tulane University
- 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 and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1992
Texas
Admitted: 2022

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