Atty. Michael J Fontenot
Michael J Fontenot is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance defense, litigation. Michael has been licensed for 46 years.
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Michael J Fontenot is a Member based in Monroe, Louisiana, practicing at Davenport, Files & Kelly, L.L.P.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1980). Educated at Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center J.D. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Monroe, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J Fontenot is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance defense, litigation
- Michael has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices at Davenport, Files & Kelly, L.L.P. in Monroe, LA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael J Fontenot is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 Monroe 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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