Enter legal issue and location
Rufus C. Harris III - Metairie, LA
3500 N. Causeway Blvd.Suite 820 Metairie, LA 70002 - 3537
Staines, Eppling & Kenney, LLC
Metairie Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer
Overview
RUFUS CARROLLTON HARRIS, III, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1950. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University in 1972, and thereafter received his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University in 1974. He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar. After graduation, he joined the Terriberry Law Firm and was a partner there for 15 years whereupon he became a partner with O'Neil, Eichin, Miller, Saporito & Harris. When that firm dissolved, he and Alfred Rufty, III founded Harris & Rufty, LLC, specializing in defending oilfield, river and fishing vessel owners. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Louisiana and is a member of the Louisiana Bar, Federal Bar, and Maritime Law Association. Rufus' practice involves all aspects of maritime litigation. He was past president of the Mariner's Club for the Port of New Orleans and currently serves as chairman of the Jefferson Parish Personnel Board.About Rufus C. Harris III
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Practice Areas
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Marine Insurance coverage
- Charter/ Contract review
Litigation
- 100%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1974
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1974
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1974
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1974
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1974
Other Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
Education
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1974
Juris Doctor - Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1972
Bachelor of Arts
Office Information
Address
3500 N. Causeway Blvd.Suite 820 Metairie, LA 70002 - 3537
Phone
Fax
- 504-838-0043
Websites
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
Write Your Review
Fields marked with an * are required
Map Location
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level
- - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials
- - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost
- - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City
- - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.