Atty. Stephen Derise Morel

Atty. Stephen Derise Morel

Stephen Derise Morel is a lawyer practicing real estate, state, local and municipal law, foreclosure and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Derise Morel at a glance

Stephen Derise Morel is a Chief Legal Officer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, foreclosure, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2003). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D. Russian, 2002) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Russian, 1999). Active member of New Orleans (Member, Admiralty and Maritime Section), Louisiana State (Member, Young Lawyer's Section), Federal and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Derise Morel is a lawyer practicing real estate, state, local and municipal law, foreclosure and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Stephen practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Derise Morel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Derise Morel 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen Derise Morel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Foreclosure Defense

Stephen Derise Morel is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen Derise Morel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephen Derise Morel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Stephen Derise Morel

Where is Stephen Derise Morel's law office located?
Stephen Derise Morel's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Derise Morel handle?
Stephen Derise Morel focuses on personal injury, real estate, foreclosure, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Stephen Derise Morel practiced law?
Stephen Derise Morel has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Stephen Derise Morel go to law school?
Stephen Derise Morel earned their education at (J.D. Russian, 2002); (B.A. Russian, 1999).
How can I contact Stephen Derise Morel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Russian
Louisiana State University
- 2002
B.A. Russian
Louisiana State University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2003

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