Atty. Thomas A Porteous

Atty. Thomas A Porteous

Thomas A Porteous is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, toxic torts, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas A Porteous at a glance

Thomas A Porteous is an Associate based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2000). Educated at Louisiana State University J.D. (—) and Louisiana State University B.A. (—). Active member of Jefferson Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas A Porteous is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, toxic torts, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Thomas practices at Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A Porteous's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A Porteous 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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Civil Litigation

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Thomas A Porteous is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Thomas A Porteous

Where is Thomas A Porteous's law office located?
Thomas A Porteous's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A Porteous handle?
Thomas A Porteous focuses on personal injury, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Thomas A Porteous practiced law?
Thomas A Porteous has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Thomas A Porteous go to law school?
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Education

Louisiana State University J.D.
- In Progress
Louisiana State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2000

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