Atty. Patrick Shawn Garrity

Atty. Patrick Shawn Garrity

Listed in Best Lawyers Consumer Guide For Business Law and Personal Injury.

Metairie Metairie 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Shawn Garrity at a glance

Patrick Shawn Garrity is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at The Derbes Law Firm, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of (1995). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1995) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Listed in Best Lawyers Consumer GuideFor Business Law and Personal Injury

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Shawn Garrity's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Shawn Garrity handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Metairie 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 Patrick Shawn Garrity

Where is Patrick Shawn Garrity's law office located?
Patrick Shawn Garrity's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is The Derbes Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Shawn Garrity handle?
Patrick Shawn Garrity focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Patrick Shawn Garrity practiced law?
Patrick Shawn Garrity has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Patrick Shawn Garrity go to law school?
Patrick Shawn Garrity earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Patrick Shawn Garrity for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Patrick Shawn Garrity received?
Patrick Shawn Garrity's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1995
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1995

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