Atty. Stephen Thomas Perrien
Stephen Thomas Perrien is a lawyer practicing public utility law, electric utilities, electric utility regulation and 10 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Electric Utilities & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Thomas Perrien at a Glance
Stephen Thomas Perrien is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Taggart Morton, L.L.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1993). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, 2001-2002, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Energy Bar Association. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Thomas Perrien
- Stephen Thomas Perrien is a lawyer practicing public utility law, electric utilities, electric utility regulation and 10 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Stephen practices at Taggart Morton, L.L.C. in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Thomas Perrien's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Thomas Perrien handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Trusts in New Orleans
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Contracts in New Orleans
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Business & Corporate Law in New Orleans
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Real Estate Law in New Orleans
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Estate & Trust Litigation in New Orleans
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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 Stephen Thomas Perrien
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 Stephen Thomas Perrien's practice in the field of trusts, contracts, business, real estate, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Thomas Perrien brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, contracts, and business, Stephen Thomas Perrien 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 Stephen Thomas Perrien 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 Stephen Thomas Perrien Handles in New Orleans
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