Atty. Scott Eric Silbert
Scott Eric Silbert is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty / maritime, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Scott Eric Silbert at a Glance
Scott Eric Silbert is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Silbert & Garon, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1978) and Emory University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Federal and American. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Eric Silbert
- Scott Eric Silbert is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty / maritime, appeals and 2 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Scott practices at Silbert & Garon, LLP in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Eric Silbert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Eric Silbert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Wrongful Death in New Orleans
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Personal Injury in New Orleans
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 Eric Silbert is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Appellate Practice in New Orleans
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Scott Eric Silbert is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Scott Eric Silbert is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 venue, 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Scott Eric Silbert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Eric Silbert's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, appellate, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Eric Silbert brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Scott Eric Silbert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and appellate, Scott Eric Silbert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Scott Eric Silbert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott Eric Silbert Handles in New Orleans
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Scott Eric Silbert has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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