Atty. Paul A Eckert
Paul A Eckert is a lawyer practicing insurance, government, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of New Orleans in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Government & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Paul A Eckert at a Glance
Paul A Eckert is a personal injury, litigation, government, and insurance attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Bastian & Associates. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1985), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1985). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and University of New Orleans (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul A Eckert
- Paul A Eckert is a lawyer practicing insurance, government, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from University of New Orleans in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Paul practices at Bastian & Associates in New Orleans, LA
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Paul A Eckert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A Eckert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Personal Injury in New Orleans
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.
Paul A Eckert is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Litigation in New Orleans
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul A Eckert is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Government & Administrative Law in New Orleans
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Paul A Eckert is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance Law in New Orleans
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Paul A Eckert is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Paul A Eckert
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 Paul A Eckert's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, government, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul A Eckert brings 46+ 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, Paul A Eckert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and government, Paul A Eckert 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 Paul A Eckert 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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Common Legal Issues Paul A Eckert Handles in New Orleans
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Paul A Eckert has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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