Atty. Mark J Spansel
Mark J Spansel is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental, maritime / offshore and 7 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 2013, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Environmental & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Mark J Spansel at a Glance
Mark J Spansel is a Partner, Litigation based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Adams and Reese LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana Texas United States Supreme Court Louisiana Supreme Court United States District Court for (1978). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Tulane University (B.A., 2013). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships / Affiliations American Bar Association Archbishop's Community Appeal, Former Chairman Bar Association of the 5th Federal Circuit Christian Brothers School, Capital Campaign, Former Co-Chair Defense Research Institute GNO Inc, BRAC Super-Region Committee, Member Greater New Orleans, Inc, and Executive Committee Member GNO Inc. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J Spansel
- Mark J Spansel is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental, maritime / offshore and 7 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 2013, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Mark practices at Adams and Reese LLP in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark J Spansel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J Spansel 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.
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Civil Litigation in New Orleans
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark J Spansel is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Environmental Law in New Orleans
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Mark J Spansel is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Mark J Spansel is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Energy & Utilities Law in New Orleans
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Mark J Spansel
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 Mark J Spansel's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, environmental, maritime, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J Spansel brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and environmental, Mark J Spansel 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 Mark J Spansel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark J Spansel Handles in New Orleans
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark J Spansel has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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