Atty. R. Patrick Ray
R. Patrick Ray is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, insurance coverage.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 16+ Years Experience
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About R. Patrick Ray at a Glance
R. Patrick Ray is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Frilot L.L.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on insurance and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2010). Educated at Louisiana State University (B.G.S. Economics, 2006) and Loyola University College of Law J.D. 2010 Loyola Law Review (—). Active member of Professional Association & Memberships Louisiana State Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About R. Patrick Ray
- R. Patrick Ray is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, insurance coverage
- R. Patrick received a B.G.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
- R. Patrick practices at Frilot L.L.C. in New Orleans, LA
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R. Patrick Ray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Patrick Ray 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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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 R. Patrick Ray
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 R. Patrick Ray's practice in the field of insurance and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
R. Patrick Ray brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering insurance and maritime, R. Patrick Ray 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 R. Patrick Ray 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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