Atty. Thomas Harry Kiggans

Atty. Thomas Harry Kiggans

Mr. Thomas Harry Kiggans is a lawyer practicing labor (management), employment, erisa.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (225) 495-2764 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas Harry Kiggans at a glance

Thomas Harry Kiggans is a Partner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985), Texas (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1988). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1984) and Louisiana Tech University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American (Member, EEO Committee of Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Thomas Harry Kiggans is a lawyer practicing labor (management), employment, erisa
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Thomas practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Baton Rouge, LA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Harry Kiggans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Harry Kiggans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Baton Rouge 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 Harry Kiggans

Where is Thomas Harry Kiggans's law office located?
Thomas Harry Kiggans's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Harry Kiggans handle?
Thomas Harry Kiggans focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Thomas Harry Kiggans practiced law?
Thomas Harry Kiggans has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas Harry Kiggans go to law school?
Thomas Harry Kiggans earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Thomas Harry Kiggans for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Harry Kiggans received?
Thomas Harry Kiggans's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1984
B.A.
Louisiana Tech University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Texas
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2011

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