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About Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle at a glance
Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Lestelle & Lestelle, APLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1974), Mississippi (1990), and Colorado (1990). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1974) and Tulane University (B.A. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Colorado, Federal and American Bar Associations Mississippi State Bar Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Terrence "Terry" J. Lestelle is a lawyer practicing seamen/maritime/offshore injuries, longshore & harbor workers, truck & auto accidents and 6 other areas of law
- Terrence "Terry" J. received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Terrence "Terry" J. practices at Lestelle & Lestelle, APLC in Metairie, LA
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Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →
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.
Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Terrence 'Terry' J. Lestelle is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 Metairie 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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