Dorrance Aultman, Environmental Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

Dorrance concentrates on environmental, general, health care, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dorrance handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Environmental

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• Health Care

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• Litigation

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• Medical Malpractice

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Dorrance's primary office is at 400 Poydras Street, Suite 1900, New Orleans, LA, 70130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dorrance usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Dorrance discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Dorrance for a environmental case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dorrance walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Dorrance offer a free consultation?

  Dorrance charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dorrance's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Dorrance's current terms during booking.

• How long do environmental cases in Louisiana typically take?

  Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dorrance gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Dorrance take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?

  Dorrance is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dorrance will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Dorrance?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dorrance will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Dorrance accepting new environmental clients right now?

  Dorrance's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.