Atty. Scott B. Kiefer

Atty. Scott B. Kiefer

Scott B. Kiefer was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1988, the U.S.

New Orleans New Orleans 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (504) 203-6741 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Scott B. Kiefer at a glance

Scott B. Kiefer is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Courington, Kiefer & Ankersen, L.L.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1990). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1988) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar AssociationNew Orleans Bar Association Federal Bar Association Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott B. Kiefer was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1988, the U.S
  • District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit in 1990
  • He received his education from Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1985) and Louisiana State University (J.D., 1988)
  • He was the Law Clerk to the Hon. Edwin F. Hunter, Jr., United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1988-1990
  • He is a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana State and Federal Bar Associations, the Bar Association for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
  • His practice includes Insurance Defense, Admiralty and Maritime Law, State Workers’ Compensation, and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
  • He has tried cases in state and federal court and before the United States Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges
  • Law Clerk to the Hon. Edwin F. Hunter, Jr., U.S
  • District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1988-1990

Practice Areas Explained

Scott B. Kiefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott B. Kiefer 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.

Scott B. Kiefer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Scott B. Kiefer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

Scott B. Kiefer 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.

Scott B. Kiefer 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 Scott B. Kiefer

Where is Scott B. Kiefer's law office located?
Scott B. Kiefer's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Courington, Kiefer & Ankersen, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott B. Kiefer handle?
Scott B. Kiefer focuses on personal injury, workers comp, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Scott B. Kiefer practiced law?
Scott B. Kiefer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Scott B. Kiefer go to law school?
Scott B. Kiefer earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Scott B. Kiefer for a consultation?
You can contact Scott B. Kiefer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Scott B. Kiefer received?
Scott B. Kiefer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1988
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1990

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