Atty. Michael Leever McAlpine
Michael Leever McAlpine is a lawyer practicing admiralty, general liability, energy and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 57 years.
Admiralty & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 57+ Years Experience
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About Michael Leever McAlpine at a Glance
Michael Leever McAlpine is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at McAlpine & Cozad A Professional Law Corporation. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on product liability, environmental, insurance, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1969), all Federal Courts in the state of Louisiana (1969), U.S. Supreme Court (1992), and Texas (2008). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1969) and Louisiana State University (—). Active member of J.D. 1969, Preparatory education : Louisiana State University Legal education: Tulane University of Louisiana, 1992, Admitted to Bar 1969, Louisiana and all Federal Courts in the state of Louisiana as well as the United States Supreme Court, and Also admitted to the State Bar of Texas 2008. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Leever McAlpine
- Michael Leever McAlpine is a lawyer practicing admiralty, general liability, energy and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Michael practices at McAlpine & Cozad A Professional Law Corporation in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Leever McAlpine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Leever McAlpine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Product Liability in New Orleans
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Environmental Law in New Orleans
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michael Leever McAlpine is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Energy & Utilities Law in New Orleans
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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 Michael Leever McAlpine
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 Michael Leever McAlpine's practice in the field of product liability, environmental, insurance, maritime, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Leever McAlpine brings 57+ 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, all Federal Courts in the state of Louisiana, and U.S. Supreme Court, Michael Leever McAlpine can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability, environmental, and insurance, Michael Leever McAlpine 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 Michael Leever McAlpine 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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