Atty. William J Riviere
William J Riviere is a lawyer practicing admiralty, insurance coverage, maritime. William received a B.S. degree from Nicholls State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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William J Riviere is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on insurance and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1990) and Nicholls State University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J Riviere is a lawyer practicing admiralty, insurance coverage, maritime
- William received a B.S. degree from Nicholls State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- William practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans, LA and 1 other location
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William J Riviere is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
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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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