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Mr. Cardone has extensive experience in representing clients all throughout Louisiana with their personal injury needs. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, and New Orleans Bar Association.
For over 40 years, Mr. Cardone has been a highly sought after legal talent in the New Orleans community. Respected by his peers and recommended to others by his clients, Cliff's experience, professionalism, and compassion make him a reliable source for exceptional legal counsel.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents
- DUI & DWI
- Workers' Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Additional Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Cruise Ship Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Hurricane Loss
- Motorcycle Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Louisiana
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- 5th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Founder
- Cardone Law Firm
- Current
- Legal Analyst
- WGNO/ABC News Affiliate
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- Cardone has been associated with Channel 26, New Orleans ABC affiliate as a news analyst reporting on legal issues arising in news stories reported in the New Orleans area since his appointment in 2021. He has covered local stories involving hurricane issues, criminal cases and a variety of judicial rulings.
- Law Clerk
- Suffolk County District Court
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- Researched and wrote legal opinions for all District Court Judges which were reported in legal publications.
Education
- State University of New York - Buffalo
- B.A. | Political Science and Sociology
- Honors: cum laude
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- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
- J.D.
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Professional Associations
- Louisiana State Bar
- Member
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- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Past Co-Chair of Summer School for Lawyers
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- Louisiana Association for Justice
- Past Planning Committee Member
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- New Orleans Bar Association Inns of Court
- Past Member
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- New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor
- Past Vice-President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Battling Nursing Home Neglect
- Louisiana Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
- National Business Institute
- NBI
- Lectured on Negotiations, Litigation, and Nursing Homes
- Tulane Law School
- Lectured on Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
- Professional and Educational Services International
- PESI
- Spoke at various PESI Seminars on Trial Practice, Deposition and Motion Practice, Medical and Nursing Home Malpractice, Negotiations, Direct and Cross Examination of Medical Experts
- "It's the Law" TV Show
- Appeared on "It's the Law" with the Honorable Steve Plotkin to discuss Libel & Slander
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Cardone Law Firm Website
- Blog
- Louisiana Injury Lawyers Blog
- WGNO Legal Analyst Weighs in on Newest Delay in Frickey Trial
August 23, 2023 - The Need for Speed: But at What Cost?
April 27, 2023 - How Much Weight Does a Police Report Actually Carry In the Courtroom
April 14, 2023
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2 Questions Answered
- Q. Can my child's school refuse to let me view a video of her breaking her arm by climbing a fence with teachers present?
- A: Generally, it is the school protocol to deny your access to videos unless a lawsuit is filed and a subpoena is issued for the video.
There is an obligation on the school to save the video in anticipation of litigation. But out of an abundance of caution, I would be write the principal advising that you want the video saved for potential future litigation. You should send that by certified mail, keeping a copy for yourself.
- Q. If I slipped and fell coming out of a shower at a hotel do I have a personal injury suit? I
- A: Presuming your accident happened in Louisiana, we only take slip and fall cases where there is surgery and long-term residual problems. This is because Louisiana law makes it very difficult to succeed in winning these cases. The question here is what made the floor so slick that your wet feet slipped out from under you. The answer is going to be found by using an expert who can gauge the friction of the surface that you fell on. The floor should probably have had some antiskid agent associated with it. But the real problem is how much of the fall will be attributed to you in failing to take the necessary precautions when exiting a shower with wet feet. In Louisiana the owner of the property must ... Read More
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