Atty. Laurence E. Best
Laurence E. Best is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, plaintiffs personal injury, general practice.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Laurence E. Best at a Glance
Laurence E. Best is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Best Law Firm. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Distric (1981). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of New Orleans (B.S. Accounting, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association Louisiana Association for Justice. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Laurence E. Best
- Laurence E. Best is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, plaintiffs personal injury, general practice
- Laurence received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Laurence practices at Best Law Firm in New Orleans, LA
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Laurence E. Best's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurence E. Best handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Personal Injury in New Orleans
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Laurence E. Best is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Laurence E. Best is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
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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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Laurence E. Best
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 Laurence E. Best's practice in the field of personal injury and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Laurence E. Best brings 52+ 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. Supreme Court, Laurence E. Best can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and maritime, Laurence E. Best can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Laurence E. Best 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 Laurence E. Best Handles in New Orleans
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