Atty. Stuart D. Kottle

Atty. Stuart D. Kottle

Stuart D. Kottle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Oil and Gas Law.

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Profile Summary

About Stuart D. Kottle at a glance

Stuart D. Kottle is a business, zoning, litigation, government, and insurance attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert LLC. Educated at The University of Arizona (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stuart D. Kottle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Oil and Gas Law
  • Stuart D., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart D. Kottle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart D. Kottle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stuart D. Kottle is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Land Use & Zoning

Stuart D. Kottle is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Stuart D. Kottle 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.

Stuart D. Kottle is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

Stuart D. Kottle is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Stuart D. Kottle

Where is Stuart D. Kottle's law office located?
Stuart D. Kottle's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart D. Kottle handle?
Stuart D. Kottle focuses on business, zoning, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Stuart D. Kottle go to law school?
Stuart D. Kottle earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Stuart D. Kottle for a consultation?
You can contact Stuart D. Kottle 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 Stuart D. Kottle received?
Stuart D. Kottle's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law.

Education

J.D.
The University of Arizona
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026

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