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Thomas Louis Colletta's Profile Image

Thomas Louis "Louis" Colletta, Jr.

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2013.
Pan-American Life Center, Suite 2775, 601 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 568-1990
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lcolletta@lawla.com
Firm: Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
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Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard


Years In Practice


Phone Number (504) 568-1990
Thomas Louis Colletta, Jr. he concentrates his practice on varied areas of casualty litigation in New Orleans and Lake Charles.  Mr. Colletta worked as an executive assistant to United States Congressman Jimmy Hayes of Louisiana’s seventh congressional district during and after college.  Following law school at Tulane School of Law, Mr. Colletta served as a law clerk for the Honorable Gene Thibodeaux, Chief Judge of the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.  Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Colletta entered private practice specializing in general casualty litigation.  Mr. Colletta has represented governmental clients such as the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, City of New Orleans, and the Orleans Parish School Board.  He has also successfully defended cases for self-insured funds including the Louisiana Restaurant Association, Louisiana Construction & Industry Self Insured Fund and the Louisiana United Businesses Association.  Working within the Railroad and Transportation Practice Area, Mr. Colletta also handles mass tort, class action, and commercial litigation.  He has successfully defended freight rail carriers in a wide range of cases, including cases involving the Federal Employer’s Liability Act. 
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Commercial Litigation
Fire and Casualty
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Railroad Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Thomas Louis Colletta, Jr.
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Railroad Law, New Orleans (2022)
  • Elected to Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates
  • Distinguished Service Award - Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers
  • New Orleans Top Lawyers 2013
  • AV Rating from Martindale Hubbel
  • City Business Leadership in Law Honoree 2017
  • Best Lawyers (2013-2023)
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers (2016-present)
Education
Tulane University, J.D.
Graduated 2000
McNeese State University, BA
Graduated 1994
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (504) 568-1990
lcolletta@lawla.com
Pan-American Life Center, Suite 2775, 601 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
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