Atty. Robert Payne Harper

Atty. Robert Payne Harper

Mr. Robert Payne Harper is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, insurance defense, admiralty and maritime law and 2 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (504) 504-5018 Book Appointment

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About Robert Payne Harper at a glance

Robert Payne Harper is a LA Supreme Court based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Boston College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Robert Payne Harper is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, insurance defense, admiralty and maritime law and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Robert practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Payne Harper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Payne Harper 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 Payne Harper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Robert Payne Harper is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert Payne Harper 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 Payne Harper 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 Payne Harper 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 Payne Harper

Where is Robert Payne Harper's law office located?
Robert Payne Harper's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Payne Harper handle?
Robert Payne Harper focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Robert Payne Harper practiced law?
Robert Payne Harper has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Robert Payne Harper go to law school?
Robert Payne Harper earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Robert Payne Harper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Boston College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998

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