Walter P. Maestri

Walter P. Maestri: Maritime Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

Walter P. Maestri is a maritime attorney with extensive experience representing clients involved in offshore oil and gas operations within the Gulf of Mexico. With over a decade of legal practice, he specializes in defending companies against personal injury actions, property damage loss, lost revenue claims, and other maritime disputes that arise from their activities. Whether advocating for platform owners or supporting service industries, Walter understands the complexities of working within these challenging environments.

Practice Areas

• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Energy Law (Ongoing Oil and Gas Industry)
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Education & Credentials

Firms: Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
Affiliations: Recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2018, as a New Orleans Magazine 'Top Lawyers' List honoree in the Ports & Transportation category. Also recognized for excellence in Admiralty and Maritime Law and Energy Law.

Awards

• Awarded AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™, indicating his peers rank him at the highest level of legal ability and ethics.
• Selected for the New Orleans Magazine 'Top Lawyers' List in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
• Recognized as one of Inside New Orleans Readers’ Favorite Elite Lawyer in 2021.

Professional Philosophy

Walter Maestri recognizes the paramount importance of his clients' business interests and goals. He dedicates himself to understanding each client's objectives, enabling him to tailor his defense strategies accordingly. His empathetic yet professional approach ensures that he remains true to his commitment to excellence in all cases.

Affiliations

• Deutsch Kerrigan LLP - Maritime and Oil & Gas Law Practice Area

Languages

English

Recognized Since: Recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2018.

Location: Walter P. Maestri practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.