Atty. Lance E Harwell
Lance E Harwell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage, construction law and 1 other area of law. Lance received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Metairie, LA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Lance E Harwell at a Glance
Lance E Harwell is a Partner based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Staines, Eppling & Kenney, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1992) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana (1992). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1992) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance E Harwell
- Lance E Harwell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage, construction law and 1 other area of law
- Lance received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Lance practices at Staines, Eppling & Kenney, LLC in Metairie, LA
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Lance E Harwell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance E Harwell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Metairie.
Workers Compensation in Metairie
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Construction Law in Metairie
Lance E Harwell is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance Law in Metairie
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Metairie
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 Metairie 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.
Metairie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Metairie-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 Metairie Choose Lance E Harwell
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 Lance E Harwell's practice in the field of workers comp, construction, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lance E Harwell 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 U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, Lance E Harwell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, construction, and insurance, Lance E Harwell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Metairie
A Metairie-based practice means Lance E Harwell 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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Common Legal Issues Lance E Harwell Handles in Metairie
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