Av. Richard D. Bertram
Richard Bertram is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group. Richard has more than 30 years of experience in admiralty and maritime law.
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Richard D. Bertram is a maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, LA. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1986) and Tulane University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Transportation Law (New Orleans) (2025). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Bertram is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group
- Richard has more than 30 years of experience in admiralty and maritime law
- He handles a wide range of domestic and international admiralty and maritime matters, including transactions, litigation, arbitration, appellate, regulatory, and administrative law, marine casualty investigations, regulatory compliance, and marine pollution and environmental matters
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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