Atty. William B Bennett
William B Bennett is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, business law, energy and natural resources law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 44+ Years Experience
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About William B Bennett at a Glance
William B Bennett is a Shareholder based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Liskow & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1982). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1982) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cole, Judge, First Circuit Court of Appeal, Louisiana, 1982 - 1983 •St, Catherine of Siena Parish - Finance and Public Relations Committees of the School Board Endowment Fund Committee, Past Member •Jesuit High School - Past Member, Athletic Board •Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association, Inc, and - Advisory Board Member and Legal Advisor, 2010 to date • Louisiana Super Lawyers , 2008-2015. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William B Bennett
- William B Bennett is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, business law, energy and natural resources law and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- William practices at Liskow & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
William B Bennett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B Bennett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Business & Corporate Law in New Orleans
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New Orleans
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William B Bennett is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Construction Law in New Orleans
William B Bennett is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →
Environmental Law in New Orleans
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William B Bennett is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 venue, 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose William B Bennett
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William B Bennett's practice in the field of business, real estate, construction, environmental, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William B Bennett brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and construction, William B Bennett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means William B Bennett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William B Bennett Handles in New Orleans
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