Atty. Peyton Bernard Burkhalter

Atty. Peyton Bernard Burkhalter

Peyton Bernard Burkhalter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Peyton received a B.S. degree from McNeese State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Metairie Metairie 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Peyton Bernard Burkhalter at a glance

Peyton Bernard Burkhalter is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Courcelle & Burkhalter, L.L.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1995). Educated at Loyola University Law School (J.D., 1995) and McNeese State University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peyton Bernard Burkhalter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Peyton received a B.S. degree from McNeese State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Peyton practices at Courcelle & Burkhalter, L.L.C. in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Peyton Bernard Burkhalter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peyton Bernard Burkhalter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Peyton Bernard Burkhalter

Where is Peyton Bernard Burkhalter's law office located?
Peyton Bernard Burkhalter's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Courcelle & Burkhalter, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peyton Bernard Burkhalter handle?
Peyton Bernard Burkhalter focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Peyton Bernard Burkhalter practiced law?
Peyton Bernard Burkhalter has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Peyton Bernard Burkhalter go to law school?
Peyton Bernard Burkhalter earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Peyton Bernard Burkhalter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Law School
- 1995
B.S.
McNeese State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1995

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