Lawyer Wayne J. Fontana, graduated from
Loyola University of the South, B.S., 1973 Loyola University of the South, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Fontana & Seelman, LLP at
1010 Common Street, Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70112.
While being a member of New Orleans, Louisiana State and American (Member, Insurance Negligence and Compensation Law Section) Bar Associations; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel; American Society of Law and Medicine; and The Defense Research Institute., Wayne J. Fontana is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Wayne J. Fontana as your lawyer, you should consider whether Wayne J. Fontana offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Wayne J. Fontana has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Wayne J. Fontana's office is located at New Orleans, LA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Wayne J. Fontana has been admitted in 1976, Louisiana. His or her practice areas include Insurance Defense; General Casualty Defense; Workers Compensation; LHWCA; Defense Base Act Claims; Transportation Law; Legislative Practice; Governmental Affairs.
Wayne J. Fontana's college and law school education includes Loyola University of the South, B.S., 1973, Loyola University of the South, J.D., 1976. Other biographical background includes Recipient, Chairman's Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service, The Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans and The River Region, 1997. Law Clerk, Orleans Parish Civil District Court, 1976-1977. Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI): Editor and Author, Workers' Compensation Desk Book; Member, 1988?, Advisory Committee and New Orleans Committee, Board of Directors, 1990?, SOUTHPAC; Member, 1985? and Chairman, 1987-1990, Liability Task Force; Member, 1981? and Chairman, 1986-1987, Labor Management Relations Council; Member, 1981? and Chairman, 1991-1992, Workers' Compensation Task Force; Member, 2004? and Chairman, 2006?, Civil Justice Reform Council. Member and Graduate, Leadership Forum, Metropolitan Area Committee (MAC), Vice Chairman. New Regional Chamber of Commerce: Chairman of Governmental Affairs; Chairman, Washington FLY INS; Delegate, National Civic League All-American City Competition; and Board of Directors, New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce, Graduate, 2000; Chairman, Metro Workshop Committee, 2006?; and Board of Directors, 2000?; New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. Gubernatorial Appointee, of Governor David Treen, Louisiana Task Force on Workers Compensation, 1982-1983. Gubernatorial Appointee of Governor Buddy Roemer to Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Advisory Board, 1990-1993. Gubernatorial Appointee of Governor Mike Foster, Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Lawsuit Abuse, 1995-1996. Member, Founder and Member, 1992?;. You should contact other
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