Atty. Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.

Atty. Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury, maritime defense and litigation, contract and charter counseling and litigation and 1 other area of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (504) 662-1981 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. at a glance

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979) and Texas (1992). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fifth Circuit and Louisiana State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association of the United States Defense Research Institute Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury, maritime defense and litigation, contract and charter counseling and litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Robert has been licensed for 47 years
  • Robert practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.

Where is Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.'s law office located?
Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.'s law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. handle?
Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. practiced law?
Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. go to law school?
Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert P. McCleskey, Jr. received?
Robert P. McCleskey, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979
Texas
Admitted: 1992

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