Atty. Miles P. Clements
Miles Clements is a recognized trial attorney having tried 100 cases to judgment. He practices at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal court as well as in specialized jurisdictions throughout the country.
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Miles P. Clements is a litigation, maritime, and energy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1979) and Tulane University (—, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Miles Clements is a recognized trial attorney having tried 100 cases to judgment
- He practices at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal court as well as in specialized jurisdictions throughout the country
- His reputation spans from the marine and energy sector to defending the business and commercial needs of privately held and publicly traded companies
- Miles is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the highest distinction of trial lawyers in the United States and Canada
- He is a longstanding member of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, serving on its Board for 18 years and as President of the Sugar Bowl the year of its first BCS National Championship (2000), and subsequently as Chairman of the Executive Committee from 2001 - 2002
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Miles P. Clements's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Miles P. Clements handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Miles P. Clements 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.
Miles P. Clements is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Miles P. Clements is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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