Atty. L Wayne Paxton

Atty. L Wayne Paxton

L Wayne Paxton is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law. L received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About L Wayne Paxton at a glance

L Wayne Paxton is a Paxton Oil Co. based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978). Educated at Louisiana State University J.D. (—) and Louisiana State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • L Wayne Paxton is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law
  • L received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • L practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

L Wayne Paxton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases L Wayne Paxton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Where is L Wayne Paxton's law office located?
L Wayne Paxton's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does L Wayne Paxton handle?
L Wayne Paxton focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has L Wayne Paxton practiced law?
L Wayne Paxton has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
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Practice Areas

Education

Louisiana State University J.D.
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Louisiana State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1978

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