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Donald R Abaunza
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Biography
Practiced in the field of maritime and energy law for 47 years. Formerly, managing partner of Liskow&Lewis for 8 years. Fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers since 1994. Rated one of top ten lawyers in Louisiana in 2007. Has handled many national and international litigation matters. Named Distinguished Maritime Lawyer by NOBA in 2008. Twice received the LSBA President's Award. Member of several non profit boards. Has arbitrated commertial and admiralty cases over last 20 years.
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Licensed in Louisiana for 56 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Location
Liskow & Lewis, PLC
701 Poydras St Ste 5000, New Orleans, LA, 70139-5099
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Donald R Abaunza's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Don is an excellent attorney with impeccable character."
Sherman Fendler
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2016
Top 10, Louisiana Life
2016
Senior Statesman of Litigation, Chambers USA
2016
Listed, Chambers USA
2015
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2013
President’s Award, Louisiana State Bar Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2011
Maritime Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2008
Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award, New Orleans Bar Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2005
Leadership in Law Award, New Orleans CityBusiness
1994
Top 1%, American College of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Managing Partner, Liskow & Lewis, PLC
Associations
1994 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1979 - Present
Tulane Maritime Law CenterBoard of Advisors
1969 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
1969 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Education
1969
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
GNOBFA River and Marine Industries Seminar
Ethics and Professionalism in the Legal, Business, Political, and Judicial Professions
2007
Louisiana State Bar Association
Ethics — Lawyer Advertising: New Rules and New Issues
2006
LSU, Mineral Law Institute
Katrina and Rita: What Have You Wrought
2006
Liskow & Lewis Environmental Seminar
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 — Potential Liabilities and Expenses That may be Recovered
2005
The Center for American and International Law
Risk Management in Accommodation Agreements
2005
South Texas College of Law
Crisis Management Panel: There’s Been an Accident
2004
Liskow & Lewis Oilfield Indemnity and Insurance Seminar
There’s Been an Accident! — Get the Contracts, Find Out What Happened, and Let’s Get Ready for Litigation
N/A
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Crisis or Casualty Response, Investigation & Management
Languages
English