Atty. Rhett Emerson King
Rhett Emerson King is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, jones act, maritime personal injury and 1 other area of law. Rhett received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.
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Rhett Emerson King is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Strauss & King. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1996), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1998). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1995) and Emory University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rhett Emerson King is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, jones act, maritime personal injury and 1 other area of law
- Rhett received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Rhett practices at Strauss & King in New Orleans, LA
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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.
Rhett Emerson King is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Rhett Emerson King is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 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 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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