Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery, General Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
focused on General, Maritime, and Personal Injury
New Orleans, LA
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Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on General, Maritime, and Personal Injury.
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- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
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- General · Maritime · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Maritime, and Personal Injury matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026).
About Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery: Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on General, Maritime, and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Jefferson's practice areas in New Orleans
Jefferson concentrates on general, maritime, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jefferson handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Maritime
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Personal Injury
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General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jefferson takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jefferson agrees to represent you.
Maritime cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jefferson takes maritime matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jefferson agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jefferson takes personal injury matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jefferson agrees to represent you.
Biography
Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery, general attorney serving New Orleans
Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on General, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Jefferson works from New Orleans, Louisiana and takes on general matters across the region.
Jeff Tillery is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group and co-leader of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team. He helps maritime and marine industry clients prevent and resolve a broad range of disputes. For more than 35 years, Jeff has advised and represented clients in maritime personal injury and collision matters, commercial litigation, longshore matters, and marine insurance coverage disputes, and has tried, as lead counsel, complex marine multi-party casualty cases, including many under the Oil Pollution Act. Jeff is a regular speaker at seminars and on podcasts around the country. His presentations cover a range of maritime topics, including collisions, offshore casualties, the ramifications of recent court decisions on the industry, and the application of a host of federal and state laws and regulations, including the Jones Act and the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. Jeff has served as an instructor of maritime law at the University of New Orleans Paralegal Institute for 12 years.
Jefferson's approach to general cases
Jeff Tillery is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group and co-leader of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team. He helps maritime and marine industry clients prevent and resolve a broad range of disputes. For more than 35 years, Jeff has advised and represented clients in maritime personal injury and collision matters, commercial litigation, longshore matters, and…
Clients Jefferson works with
Jefferson reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, maritime, and personal injury matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Jefferson studied and practices
Louisiana State University
JD · 1986
Louisiana State University
BS · 1983
Jurisdictions
Jefferson's state bar admissions
Louisiana, Louisiana
ACTIVE
Jefferson studied at JD in Louisiana State University and BS in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Jefferson completed JD in Louisiana State University and BS in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jefferson runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Jefferson's legal honors and published work
Jefferson has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026).
Locations
Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery's office in New Orleans
Jefferson's primary office is at 201 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70170-5100. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jefferson usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jefferson charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jefferson's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jefferson will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jefferson
Jefferson discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jefferson confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jefferson's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson R. "Jeff" Tillery
How much does it cost to hire Jefferson for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jefferson walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jefferson offer a free consultation?
Jefferson charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jefferson's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Jefferson's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple general 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. Jefferson gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jefferson take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Jefferson 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 — Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
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. Jefferson will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jefferson accepting new general clients right now?
Jefferson's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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