Atty. Thomas A Rayer, Jr

Atty. Thomas A Rayer, Jr

Thomas A Rayer, Jr is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation, education law, religious institutions and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Loyola University in 1956, and has been licensed for 68 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About Thomas A Rayer, Jr at a glance

Thomas A Rayer, Jr is an Attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, LLP. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, education, and insurance. Admitted to practice in U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Co (1958), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1975), and Louisiana (1991). Educated at Loyola University (LL.B., 1958) and Loyola University (A.B., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas A Rayer, Jr is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation, education law, religious institutions and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Loyola University in 1956, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • Thomas practices at Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A Rayer, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A Rayer, Jr 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.

Thomas A Rayer, Jr is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas A Rayer, Jr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Thomas A Rayer, Jr is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Thomas A Rayer, Jr is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

Thomas A Rayer, Jr 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 Thomas A Rayer, Jr

Where is Thomas A Rayer, Jr's law office located?
Thomas A Rayer, Jr's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A Rayer, Jr handle?
Thomas A Rayer, Jr focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, education, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Thomas A Rayer, Jr practiced law?
Thomas A Rayer, Jr has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Thomas A Rayer, Jr go to law school?
Thomas A Rayer, Jr earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (A.B., 1956).
How can I contact Thomas A Rayer, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas A Rayer, Jr received?
Thomas A Rayer, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Loyola University
- 1958
A.B.
Loyola University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Co
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1975
Louisiana
Admitted: 1991

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