Daniel Lund, Business Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
focused on Business, General, and Litigation
New Orleans, LA
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Daniel Lund is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (New Orleans) (2016).
About Daniel Lund: Daniel Lund is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on business, general, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Daniel takes business matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Daniel takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Daniel takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Daniel takes personal injury matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Daniel takes product liability matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel Lund — business lawyer in New Orleans
Daniel Lund is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation.
A partner of Montgomery Barnett Daniel Lund has been engaged in general civil practice since 1963, with a concentration in trial and appellate practice in a variety of fields. These include antitrust and trade regulation, banking, business, contract, construction, environmental, executive employment, insurance defense, labor, legal malpractice, oil and gas, product liability, securities, trade secrets, transportation, and tort. Mr. Lund also has extensive experience in agency and private arbitration practice, and has served as an arbitrator in several cases.
A member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel, American Arbitration Association, International Association of Defense Counsel and Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, Mr. Lund is a fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Bar Foundation. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Louisiana and all Louisiana state courts; the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Lund has been admitted as a visiting attorney in the Southern District of Alabama, Western District of Arkansas, Southern District of Mississippi, and Southern District of Texas. Mr. Lund has also practiced before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Mr. Lund has been a board member of public agencies and a speaker to various groups and seminars.
Mr. Lund was born in 1939 in Washington, D.C. and attended Louisiana State University from 1957 through 1960. In 1963 he earned a Juris Doctor degree from Tulane University School of Law and joined Montgomery Barnett. He became partner in 1967, member of firm Executive Committee 1968-1999, 2000-2003, and Managing Partner August, 1989-August 1998, and September, 2000 to July, 2003.
Mr. Lund is listed in The Best Lawyers In America 1995 - 2016: Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Bet-The-Company Litigation. Mr. Lund is also ranked in Chambers USA for 2014 under Senior Statesmen in Litigation: General Commercial. He was named by Best Lawyers as "New Orleans Best Lawyers Legal Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for 2011 - 2015".
Daniel's approach to business cases
A partner of Montgomery Barnett Daniel Lund has been engaged in general civil practice since 1963, with a concentration in trial and appellate practice in a variety of fields. These include antitrust and trade regulation, banking, business, contract, construction, environmental, executive employment, insurance defense, labor, legal malpractice, oil and gas, product liability, securities, trade…
Clients Daniel works with
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University
J.D. · 1963
Louisiana State University
— · 1960
Daniel studied at J.D. in Tulane University and — in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Tulane University and — in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Daniel has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (New Orleans)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law (New Orleans)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (New Orleans) (2016). Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans) (2015). Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans) (2012). Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law (New Orleans) (2011). Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Daniel Lund's office in New Orleans
Daniel's primary office is at 201 Saint Charles Avenue, 40th Floor, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70170-4000. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel Lund — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Lund
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Daniel is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new business clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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