Atty. Lawrence Emerson Abbott
Lawrence Emerson Abbott is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil issues, trial specialist and 10 other areas of law. Lawrence received a B.A. degree from St.
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Lawrence Emerson Abbott is a Managing Director based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Abbott Simses A Professional Law Corporation. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1972), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1972), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1974), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1975). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1972) and St. Edward's University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Outstanding Lawyers of America (First selected Member in 2003—) Louisiana Bar Foundation. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lawrence Emerson Abbott is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil issues, trial specialist and 10 other areas of law
- Lawrence received a B.A. degree from St. Edward's University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Lawrence practices at Abbott Simses A Professional Law Corporation in New Orleans, LA and 3 others locations
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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.
Lawrence Emerson Abbott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Lawrence Emerson Abbott is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lawrence Emerson Abbott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Lawrence Emerson Abbott is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lawrence Emerson Abbott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
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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