Atty. Thomas D Forbes
Thomas D Forbes is a lawyer practicing admiralty law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Thomas D Forbes is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Chaffe McCall L.L.P.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1978), Louisiana (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1979). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1974) and Boston University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas D Forbes is a lawyer practicing admiralty law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Thomas practices at Chaffe McCall L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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