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Joey F LaHatte III
About Joey
Biography
Joey is a native New Orleanian who was a Blue Jay and attended Jesuit High School and subsequently attended Louisiana State University for a technological degree where he was in the nationally renowned "Golden Band from Tigerland." Joey then attended Loyola New Orleans School of Law and later practiced in the areas of insurance defense, construction defect, premises liability, insurance coverage, property damage, and participated in various trials and arbitrations. Joey's father "Joe" was a lawyer for thirty-years in New Orleans and developed an extensive plaintiff personal injury practice by taking a unique approach to the handling of claims.
Joey is married to his wife Virginia and they have three children, Caroline, Charlotte, and Daniel. Joey also is an active member of the renowned all-male dance team, The 610 Stompers and regularly dances at charity events to raise money for various causes.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Louisiana for 18 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2007
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LaHatte Law
2000 Clearview Parkway, Suite 203, Metairie, LA, 70001
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Real Estate
Posted by Michelle | December 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
LaHatte is a WINNER!
Joey LaHatte fought to win settlements for me in two separate cases where I'd sustained property damages. One was a complicated termite case involving my personal residence and the other was damage to a rental property resulting from a coating that caused deterioration and rotting. LaHatte Law Firm...
Posted by Kimberly | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Builder/ Framer/ Construction
We contacted Mr. LaHatte when a buyer breached a real estate contract costing us thousands of dollars. Our goal was to be reimbursed the money that was lost due to the buyers high demands. Mr. LaHatte took the time to carefully review our case and pursued the buyer immediately. The buyer was very s...
Posted by George | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Stressful Situation
This is a word of thanks to Mr. Joey LaHatte for help in a very stressful situation due to a water leak in our house and poor communication with our insurance company. We would not hesitate to use Mr. La Hatte for any legal needs George
Joey F LaHatte III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. LaHatte. We have co-counseled on cases for a number of years and watched our respective firms grow. His client-first way of thinking is what makes his clients like him. His knowledge of insurance law is what gets good results. It is getting harder and harder to find lawyers that have both."
"Joey is a caring attorney who fights for his clients with passion and zeal. I would trust Joey with my own clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joey is a great guy and lawyer."
"I have known Joey LaHatte for years and if I had question about a first-party insurance dispute, he would be one of the first people I called."
Stephanie Quigley
Probate lawyer
David Vicknair
Personal injury lawyer
Justin Chopin
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Louisiana Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40
2019
Top Attorneys In Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Life Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2000
Chancellor Leadership Award, LSU
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, LaHatte Law LLC
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Blue Williams, L.L.P.
Associations
2019 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2018 - Present
Girard Playground Booster ClubVice President Board member
2017 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
610 Stompers Charity Dance OrganizationMember
2011 - Present
St. Ann's Church & School Men's ClubMember
2007 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client Residential Fire Claim - Louisiana Farm Bureau
Won
Homeowner Fire - Lafayette
One Million Dollars - 1,000,000.00 settlement in lieu of trial.
Mary Williams v. Security Plan Fire Insurance Company
Bad Faith Verdict - $61,000.00 on a $20,000.00 policy of insurance.
Mary Williams v. Security Plan Fire Insurance Company
Won
Anne Cerise v. Louisiana Citizen's Property Insurance Corporation
Won
Chris Dalbom v. Louisiana Citizen's
Won - Orleans Parish
Education
2007
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Louisiana State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Gray Insurance Seminar
Construction Law Seminar
Publications
2010
Self
Louisiana Construction Law Handbook
2007
Loyola Law Journal (New Orleans)
Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was riding my 4 wheeler when vehicle ran a stop sign and I hit them am I at fault?
04 Nov 2018
Q&A
Can I legally terminate a lease due to water damage with the presence of what looks to be mold?
10 Jun 2016
Q&A
Does CVS/Caremark have the right to force me to recieve my pills in the mail?
06 May 2016