Atty. Michael Thomas Amy
Michael Thomas Amy is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, maritime & admiralty. Michael received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 12 years.
Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Michael Thomas Amy at a Glance
Michael Thomas Amy is an Associate based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Deutsch Kerrigan LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on insurance and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2014). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law J.D. Tulane University Law School LL.M. Admiralty Tulane University Law School LL.M. with Distinction (—) and Louisiana State University B.S. Management (—). Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States American Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Thomas Amy
- Michael Thomas Amy is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, maritime & admiralty
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 12 years
- Michael practices at Deutsch Kerrigan LLP in New Orleans, LA
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Michael Thomas Amy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Thomas Amy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
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 Thomas Amy is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
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 Thomas Amy
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 Thomas Amy's practice in the field of insurance and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Thomas Amy 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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering insurance and maritime, Michael Thomas Amy 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 Thomas Amy 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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