Atty. Ronald Joseph Kitto

Atty. Ronald Joseph Kitto

Ronald Joseph Kitto is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law. Ronald received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1992, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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Profile Summary

About Ronald Joseph Kitto at a glance

Ronald Joseph Kitto is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Brooks Gelpi Haasé, LLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2003) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (2003). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of New Orleans (B.S. Finance, 1992). Active member of Louisiana State Associations Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ronald Joseph Kitto is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law
  • Ronald received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1992, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Ronald practices at Brooks Gelpi Haasé, LLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald Joseph Kitto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ronald Joseph Kitto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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 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 Ronald Joseph Kitto

Where is Ronald Joseph Kitto's law office located?
Ronald Joseph Kitto's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Brooks Gelpi Haasé, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald Joseph Kitto handle?
Ronald Joseph Kitto focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Ronald Joseph Kitto practiced law?
Ronald Joseph Kitto has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Ronald Joseph Kitto go to law school?
Ronald Joseph Kitto earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Finance, 1992).
How can I contact Ronald Joseph Kitto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 2003
B.S. Finance
University of New Orleans
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2003

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