Atty. Michael J. Catalano
Michael J. Catalano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law.
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About Michael J. Catalano at a glance
Michael J. Catalano is an attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Catalano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law
- Michael J., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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