Atty. Michael W Fontenot

Atty. Michael W Fontenot

Michael W Fontenot is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, personal injury law, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael W Fontenot at a glance

Michael W Fontenot is a personal injury, employment, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1981), and Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D. LL.M., 1981) and Northwestern State University (B.A. Tulane, 1971). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael W Fontenot is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, personal injury law, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Michael practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael W Fontenot's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael W Fontenot handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 W Fontenot is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael W Fontenot is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael W Fontenot is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael W Fontenot is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael W Fontenot is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Baton Rouge 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael W Fontenot

Where is Michael W Fontenot's law office located?
Michael W Fontenot's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael W Fontenot handle?
Michael W Fontenot focuses on personal injury, employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Michael W Fontenot practiced law?
Michael W Fontenot has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Michael W Fontenot go to law school?
Michael W Fontenot earned their education at (J.D. LL.M., 1981); (B.A. Tulane, 1971).
How can I contact Michael W Fontenot for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. LL.M.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1981
B.A. Tulane
Northwestern State University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994

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