Valerie Fontenot

Valerie Fontenot

Jones Walker LLP
  • Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice
  • Louisiana
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Biography

Valerie Fontenot focuses on the Medical Malpractice & Healthcare division at the firm. Her focus lies in the litigation of civil cases, with particular expertise in the trial and appeal processes concerning healthcare matters. This encompasses medical malpractice defense, regulatory compliance, and general liability cases across various domains, such as high-value motor vehicle accidents. Valerie's extensive experience extends to interacting with diverse fields including medical causation, vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, biomechanics, and economics.

Practice Areas
Health Care Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Special Counsel
Jones Walker LLP
- Current
Partner
Frilot LLC
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Attorney
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC
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Assistant Attorney General
Louisiana Department of Justice
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Associate Attorney
Mickey S. DeLaup, APLC
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Education
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
J.D. (2013)
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Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center
M.P.H. (2009)
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Tulane University
B.A. (2007)
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Awards
On The Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers
American Bar Association
Professional Associations
Louisiana Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Orleans State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
The Attack on DEI – Safeguarding Corporate DEI Initiatives Post-Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision, Justia Webinars
Justia, Inc.
Show Me the Money: Managing Student Loans & Financial Literacy, LSBA Young Lawyer's Conference CLE
Medical Malpractice & COVID Presentation, LSU Neurology Grand Rounds
Recent Developments in Louisiana Procedure and Evidence, LADC December Torts Seminar
To the Young Lawyer, New Orleans Bar Association Procrastinator's CLE
#NoSanctions: Tips for Effective, Ethical and Confidential Communication in the Age of Technology/Social Media, ABA Professional Success Summit
Tips for Effective, Ethical and Confidential Communication in the Age of Technology
New Orleans Bar Association
Recent Developments in Louisiana Procedure and Evidence, LADC December Torts Seminar
#NoSanctions: Tips for Effective, Ethical and Confidential Communication in the Age of Technology, GNO Martinet End of Year CLE
How Wellness Impacts a Lawyer's Professionalism, GNO Martinet End of Year CLE
Impact of Dobbs on Legal Professional and Communities of Color, DRI Online Webinar
State Court Summary Judgment Practice
New Orleans Bar Association
Certifications
LexisNexis Advance Legal Research
LexisNexis Advance
Websites & Blogs
Website
Valerie Fontenot's Attorney Profile
Social Media
Contact & Map
1100 Poydras Street
Suite 3700
New Orleans, LA 70163
US
Telephone: (504) 599-8295