Atty. Samuel L. Fuller
As a litigator, Sam Fuller works side-by-side with his clients to develop and implement goal-oriented and cost-efficient solutions to confront the myriad challenges presented by complex multinational commercial shipping disputes. He is a firm believer in “beginning with the end in mind;” a philosophy that informs his representation at every turn.
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About Samuel L. Fuller at a glance
Samuel L. Fuller is an Attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd (2013). Educated at Tulane University Law School J.D. Member of the Tulane Civil Litigation Clinic, representing clients as a Rule XX student attorney; Intern, Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Seafarer’s R (—) and University of Rhode Island B.S. Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island B.A. Writing and Rhetoric (—). Active member of ASSOCIATIONS •Louisiana Bar Association •New Orleans Bar Association •34th Judicial District Bar Association •Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers •Friends of Lafitte Greenway. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a litigator, Sam Fuller works side-by-side with his clients to develop and implement goal-oriented and cost-efficient solutions to confront the myriad challenges presented by complex multinational commercial shipping disputes
- He is a firm believer in “beginning with the end in mind
- ” a philosophy that informs his representation at every turn
- Prior to joining the firm, Sam worked as a public defender, and before that was a member of the plaintiffs’ bar
- He finds the perspective gained through working on both sides to be of great benefit when advocating for his clients
- Sam’s practice primarily consists of representing and advising multinational shipping companies, insurers, and underwriters in matters regarding international law and maritime and admiralty litigation
- He litigates suits that arise out of vessel collisions and allisions, cargo claims, charter party disputes, personal injuries, and regulatory matters
- Sam’s practice also includes general insurance defense, such as property damage claims and insurance coverage issues
- In his free time, Sam enjoys sailing on Lake Pontchartrain, hunting for pick-up volleyball games, and experiencing the food, music, and history of the Gulf Coast
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Samuel L. Fuller's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel L. Fuller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Samuel L. Fuller is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Samuel L. Fuller is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Samuel L. Fuller is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Samuel L. Fuller is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Samuel L. Fuller 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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