Atty. Kim Raines Chatelain
Ms. Kim Raines Chatelain is a lawyer.
Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Kim Raines Chatelain at a Glance
Kim Raines Chatelain is a Jefferson Parish Government based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1992) and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1992) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1989). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Association for Women Attorneys. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kim Raines Chatelain
- Ms. Kim Raines Chatelain is a lawyer
- Kim received a degree from Louisiana State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Kim practices in New Orleans, LA
Jurisdictional Context
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 Kim Raines Chatelain
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 Kim Raines Chatelain's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kim Raines Chatelain brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana and U.S. Supreme Court, Kim Raines Chatelain can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Kim Raines Chatelain 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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