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Atty. Laurence E. Best

Atty. Laurence E. Best

Laurence E. Best is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, plaintiffs personal injury, general practice.

New Orleans New Orleans 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (225) 495-3585 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Laurence E. Best at a glance

Laurence E. Best is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practforg at Best Law Firm. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. 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. Actiand member of Louisiana State Bar Association State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association Louisiana Association for Justice. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Laurence E. Best's law office located?
Laurence E. Best's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Best Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Laurence E. Best practiced law?
Laurence E. Best has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Laurence E. Best go to law school?
Laurence E. Best earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S. Accounting, 1971).
How can I contact Laurence E. Best for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Laurence E. Best receiandd?
Laurence E. Best's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1974
B.S. Accounting
University of New Orleans
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Distric
Admitted: 1981
Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1991

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