also known as Chip
Chip Wagar is a practicing attorney and award winning author who lives and practices in the New Orleans area. He grew up in the Adirondacks region of upstate New York as the oldest of four children. He attended the Austro-American Institute in Vienna and the City of London Polytechnic in London before graduating from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, in 1976. After graduation from college, Chip came to New Orleans and attended the Tulane University School of Law, from which he graduated cum laude in 1979. Chip has been a lawyer with a civil litigation practice ever since. His practice now concentrates mainly in the areas of medical mallpractice, maritime law and products liabiity. In 2011 his novel, An American in Vienna, was published to rave reviews. He has a multi-state practice in all three areas. He is married to Cheryl Nolan Wagar and has two adult children, William and Sarah, who also live in the New Orleans area.
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Acquired: 1982
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Acquired: 1979
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1425 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA, 70471
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Posted by Shelby | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Wagar was very helpful. He and his staff kept in touch every step of the case. They were thorough in their investigating. All my questions were answered in a timely manner. I pray I never need again, but Mr. Wagar would be my first choice for an attorney. He helped me help my family. Thank you ju...
Posted by Simetra Latulas | September 23, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Nelson W. Wagar gave detailed information on the concern I had and it really helped me come to a conclusion that I wasn't sure about at first. He's understanding and he works with you to help out the best way he can
Posted by Terre | April 29, 2015
I have known "Chip" Wagar for several years now in regards to a medical malpractice case. He has always been compassionate, caring and informative about all issues of the case! Best Atty I have ever worked with! If you want an Atty, who is on top of his game you need Chip Wagar, Atty!
Posted by Lakisha | April 24, 2015
I am so thankful I chose Chip Wagar in my time of despair. I lost the Love of My Life, my daughter Chela at the age of 8yrs old due to negligence of her doctors. It was my duty as her mother to make sure this horrible standard of care provided didn't go unnoticed. After contacting Chopin Wagar Richa...
Posted by Sandra | July 14, 2013
Mr. Wagar handled my husband's medical malpractice case. He was very professional and treated us like real humans and not just clients!
"Excellent Lawyer - I highly recommend Chip for his professionalism and knowledge of law. He has a very clear and ethical approach to the law and is very client oriented."
"Sharp, persuasive and eloquent, when in trial, no one else in the room has more command of the facts and the law than Chip, or is better at presenting his client's position, Chip is a 5 tool player who skillfully advises his clients inside and outside the courtroom."
"Chip is an experienced trial lawyer and an excellent advocate for his clients. His willingness to go the extra mile for his client is evident by the results which he obtains."
Medical malpractice lawyer
Insurance lawyer
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Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Top Attorneys in Louisiana, Louisiana Life Magazine
2010
Five Star Attorney, Legalmatch.com
2009
New Orleans 50 Leaders in Law, New Orleans City Business Magazine
1986
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016 - Present
Founding Partner, Wagar Richard Kutcher Tygier & Luminais, LLP
1996 - Present
Founding Partner, Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP
2016 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, Loyola University College Of Law
1982 - 1995
Partner, Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale
1979 - 1982
Attorney, Exxon Corporation
2014 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2011 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
International Association of Defense CounselMember
1986 - Present
Defense Research Institute, Law InstituteMember
Judgment for Plaintiff; Damages
$8 million verdict for plaintiff
Settlement
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Settlement
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Informed Consent
2013
French
German
English
Legal Answers
3 years ago I delivered twins by csection with spinal block gone wrong?
21 Mar 2021
Dr gave medical records without my consent
06 Jan 2019
Can I sue hospital for leaving placenta in me when I had my child December 2015?
05 Jan 2019