Atty. Susan Weeks
Susan Weeks is a lawyer practicing general practice, public finance. Susan received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Susan Weeks at a Glance
Susan Weeks is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Foley & Judell, L.L.P.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1974). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1974) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, 1994-1997 Treasurer, 1994 Secretary, 1996-1997) American College of Bond Counsel (Director, 1999-2002, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Susan Weeks
- Susan Weeks is a lawyer practicing general practice, public finance
- Susan received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Susan practices at Foley & Judell, L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Weeks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Government & Administrative Law in New Orleans
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Susan Weeks
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 Susan Weeks's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Susan Weeks brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means Susan Weeks's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Susan Weeks 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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