Walter "Walt" J. Leger III

Leger & Shaw

New Orleans, LA

21+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Walter

Walter 'Walt' J. Leger III is an attorney at Leger & Shaw, specializing in Admiralty & Maritime Law, Commercial, Insurance, Toxic Tort, Complex and General Civil Litigation, and Serious Personal Injury Litigation. He previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans and was elected as a Louisiana State Representative for District 91. He is a member of various bar associations and actively involved in community service.

Licensed States

Louisiana

Education

Juris Doctor

Tulane Law School

Bachelor of Arts

Louisiana State University

Awards & Recognition

2010 Legislative Champion Award from the Louisiana Council of YMCAs

2010

2010 Leadership in Juvenile Justice Reform Award from the National Juvenile Justice Network

2010

2010 Justice for Youth Award from the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana

2010

2009 Legislator of the Year from the Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families

2009

Fellow, Louisiana Bar Foundation

Professional Associations

New Orleans Bar AssociationLouisiana Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Association for JusticeLouisiana Association for JusticeNew Orleans Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Section Board of DirectorsTulane Law School Inn of CourtSt. Bernard Parish Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of DirectorsYoung Leadership Council