Atty. William B Schwartz

Atty. William B Schwartz

William B Schwartz is a lawyer practicing business, admiralty and maritime law, charter agreements and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William B Schwartz at a glance

William B Schwartz is an Of Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Liskow & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1979) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William B Schwartz is a lawyer practicing business, admiralty and maritime law, charter agreements and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Liskow & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William B Schwartz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B Schwartz 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.

William B Schwartz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William B Schwartz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

William B Schwartz 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 William B Schwartz

Where is William B Schwartz's law office located?
William B Schwartz's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Liskow & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B Schwartz handle?
William B Schwartz focuses on personal injury, business, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William B Schwartz practiced law?
William B Schwartz has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William B Schwartz go to law school?
William B Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact William B Schwartz for a consultation?
You can contact William B Schwartz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William B Schwartz received?
William B Schwartz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1979
B.A.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979

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