With over 25 years of experience defending clients we can help you get the help that you need. As an experienced personal injury attorney in Metairie, I have helped clients with auto accidents, construction injuries, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, workers compensation, etc. advocating aggressively on their behalf when they have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another.
I am devoted to offering the highest quality legal services to my clients at every step of the process. My law firm has always remained steadfast in its guiding principles. These principles include placing the needs of injury clients as a top priority and preparing the most persuasive case on their behalf. I have obtained generous settlements and verdicts on behalf of my injured clients, and I take great care to ensure that every one of my injury clients receives the personal attention that they deserve.
I am proud of past successes and the reputation for legal excellence that I have worked hard to build.
I am devoted to offering the highest quality legal services to my clients at every step of the process. My law firm has always remained steadfast in its guiding principles. These principles include placing the needs of injury clients as a top priority and preparing the most persuasive case on their behalf. I have obtained generous settlements and verdicts on behalf of my injured clients, and I take great care to ensure that every one of my injury clients receives the personal attention that they deserve.
I am proud of past successes and the reputation for legal excellence that I have worked hard to build.
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Pete graduated from Loyola Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, with honors in 1995.
He began his professional career in private practice in Jefferson Parish.
During his early years in practice, Pete gained considerable trial experience in civil litigation by representing individuals in personal injury actions as well as insurance companies in defense of claims presented by injured parties.
In addition, Pete successfully represents criminal defendants in multiple jurisdictions.
Pete represented North American, Republic Western, and Southern United Insurance Companies before turning his focus to representing individuals, only, in personal injury actions.
He began his professional career in private practice in Jefferson Parish.
During his early years in practice, Pete gained considerable trial experience in civil litigation by representing individuals in personal injury actions as well as insurance companies in defense of claims presented by injured parties.
In addition, Pete successfully represents criminal defendants in multiple jurisdictions.
Pete represented North American, Republic Western, and Southern United Insurance Companies before turning his focus to representing individuals, only, in personal injury actions.
As a former insurance adjuster and insurance defense attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana, I know the tactics of insurance companies, adjusters, and their attorneys.
My ability to understand both sides of litigation gives me a unique perspective and the ability to maximize your recovery.
In addition, the knowledge I obtained by defending insurers makes me particularly well suited in settlement negotiations and in court to achieve the best result for each of my clients.
I am relentless in the pursuit of justice and have no problem taking on even the most difficult cases, embracing the opportunity to serve as a confident voice for victims of negligent and intentional acts.
My ability to understand both sides of litigation gives me a unique perspective and the ability to maximize your recovery.
In addition, the knowledge I obtained by defending insurers makes me particularly well suited in settlement negotiations and in court to achieve the best result for each of my clients.
I am relentless in the pursuit of justice and have no problem taking on even the most difficult cases, embracing the opportunity to serve as a confident voice for victims of negligent and intentional acts.
The Law Office of Peyton B. Burkhalter is here to assist if you have been in an accident which was caused by the negligence or intentional behavior of another individual or company.
Personal injury can occur in many different ways.
When you are injured in an accident you naturally have questions.
The question is often posed, when I should hire a personal injury lawyer.
The answer is right away.
Most, if not all, insurance companies have their team of appraisers, adjusters and lawyers working to minimize your claim or obtain a quick injury settlement.
Personal injury can occur in many different ways.
When you are injured in an accident you naturally have questions.
The question is often posed, when I should hire a personal injury lawyer.
The answer is right away.
Most, if not all, insurance companies have their team of appraisers, adjusters and lawyers working to minimize your claim or obtain a quick injury settlement.
You should realize that in addition to the criminal charge of DWI/DUI, your driving privileges will also be affected by your arrest.
There are certain time limits within which to act to secure temporary driving privileges and to obtain information needed to challenge the suspension of your driving privileges.
Do Not Delay-Call a DWI or DUI lawyer as soon as possible.
Each case is driven by the specific case and no two cases are alike.
Therefore, it is important to have a DWI or DUI lawyer to review the events which took place prior to the arrest, during the arrest, and following the arrest.
There are certain time limits within which to act to secure temporary driving privileges and to obtain information needed to challenge the suspension of your driving privileges.
Do Not Delay-Call a DWI or DUI lawyer as soon as possible.
Each case is driven by the specific case and no two cases are alike.
Therefore, it is important to have a DWI or DUI lawyer to review the events which took place prior to the arrest, during the arrest, and following the arrest.
Most people believe that because you are arrested that you have been charged with a crime.
This is incorrect.
The arrest is merely the initial stage of the potential prosecution of a crime.
However, it is the most important stage for you.
Early intervention by a criminal lawyer can assist you with not only protecting your rights but securing witnesses, evidence and dealing with the police and district attorney.
You have rights which are protected by the Constitution of the United States and the state of Louisiana.
This is incorrect.
The arrest is merely the initial stage of the potential prosecution of a crime.
However, it is the most important stage for you.
Early intervention by a criminal lawyer can assist you with not only protecting your rights but securing witnesses, evidence and dealing with the police and district attorney.
You have rights which are protected by the Constitution of the United States and the state of Louisiana.
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