Atty. Mathilde Semmes
Mathilde V. Semmes was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October of 2014.
Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Mathilde Semmes at a Glance
Mathilde Semmes is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2014) and Tennessee (2021). Educated at Loyola University, New Orleans, College of Law (J.D., 2014) and Rhodes College (B.A., 2010). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mathilde Semmes
- Mathilde V. Semmes was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October of 2014
- She received her education from Rhodes College (B.A., cum laude, 2010) and Loyola University College of Law (J.D., 2014)
- She was a member of the Maritime Law Journal and Moot Court staff while attending Loyola Law, participating as an oralist and coach for various Moot Court competitions
- Upon graduation from law school, she was recognized for her oral advocacy and brief writing skills when she was inducted into the Order of Barristers in 2014
- Ms. Semmes also has a history of working closely with local pro bono organizations
- During her time at Loyola Law, Ms. Semmes was awarded “Law Student of the Year” by The Pro-Bono Project New Orleans (2012), received the Gillis Long Poverty Center’s “Public Service Award” (2013), and donated her time as a student practitioner in the Community Justice Law Clinic
- Before starting with Courington, Kiefer & Sommers, Ms. Semmes volunteered for a pro bono organization in Berkeley, California, Root & Rebound, where she helped research, edit, and publish part of a Legal Manual that seeks to aid prisoners reentering into society with basic knowledge of their legal rights
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Mathilde Semmes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mathilde Semmes 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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Insurance Law in New Orleans
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Mathilde Semmes
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 Mathilde Semmes's practice in the field of personal injury and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mathilde Semmes brings 12+ 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 and Tennessee, Mathilde Semmes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and insurance, Mathilde Semmes 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 Mathilde Semmes 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 Mathilde Semmes Handles in New Orleans
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mathilde Semmes 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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