Atty. Patrick E O'Keefe
Patrick E O'Keefe is a lawyer practicing longshore and harborworkers compensation act, admiralty, communications and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Admiralty & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Patrick E O'Keefe at a Glance
Patrick E O'Keefe is a insurance and maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1975), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1980). Educated at Loyola University of New Orleans (J.D., 1975) and Loyola University of New Orleans (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick E O'Keefe
- Patrick E O'Keefe is a lawyer practicing longshore and harborworkers compensation act, admiralty, communications and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Patrick practices in New Orleans, LA
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Patrick E O'Keefe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick E O'Keefe 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.
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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 Patrick E O'Keefe
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 Patrick E O'Keefe's practice in the field of insurance and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick E O'Keefe brings 51+ 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, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Patrick E O'Keefe can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering insurance and maritime, Patrick E O'Keefe 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 Patrick E O'Keefe 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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