Atty. Malcolm R Petal

Atty. Malcolm R Petal

Malcolm R Petal is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class action, mass torts and 5 other areas of law. Malcolm received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (504) 732-3941 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Malcolm R Petal at a glance

Malcolm R Petal is a business, class action, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1998). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1998) and Cornell University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Malcolm R Petal is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class action, mass torts and 5 other areas of law
  • Malcolm received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Malcolm practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Malcolm R Petal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Malcolm R Petal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Malcolm R Petal is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Malcolm R Petal is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Malcolm R Petal is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Malcolm R Petal 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Malcolm R Petal

Where is Malcolm R Petal's law office located?
Malcolm R Petal's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Malcolm R Petal handle?
Malcolm R Petal focuses on business, class action, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Malcolm R Petal practiced law?
Malcolm R Petal has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Malcolm R Petal go to law school?
Malcolm R Petal earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Malcolm R Petal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1998
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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