Atty. Michael J. Mestayer
Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Alpha Delta; Phi Eta Sigma; Beta Gamma Sigma; Order of the Coif. Board of Student Editors, Tulane Law Review, 1974-1976.
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About Michael J. Mestayer at a glance
Michael J. Mestayer is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Michael J. Mestayer A PLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1978). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.S., 1977) and Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans Bar Association. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Phi Eta Sigma
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Order of the Coif
- Board of Student Editors, Tulane Law Review, 1974-1976
Recipient
- AmJur Award, Damages
- Freshman Civil Procedure Award
Author
- "Admiralty-Wrongful Death-Estate of Deceased Seaman and Non Dependent Relatives not Proper Beneficiaries to Recover Loss of Prospective Inheritance under General Maritime Law," 50 Tulane Law Review 151, 1975
- "Maritime Personal Injury: The Jones Act: an Overview," The Maritime Lawyer, Fall, 1979
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Michael J. Mestayer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Mestayer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael J. Mestayer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Mestayer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michael J. Mestayer is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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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