Danté V. Maraldo, Business Attorney in Metairie, Louisiana
focused on Business and Litigation
Metairie, LA
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Danté V. Maraldo is an attorney based in Metairie, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
- Based in
- Metairie, LOUISIANA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Metairie, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Danté V. Maraldo: Danté V. Maraldo is an attorney based in Metairie, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Danté's practice areas in Metairie
Danté concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Danté handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Danté takes business matters in Metairie, 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 Danté agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Danté takes litigation matters in Metairie, 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 Danté agrees to represent you.
Biography
Danté V. Maraldo, business attorney serving Metairie
Danté V. Maraldo is an attorney based in Metairie, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Danté works from Metairie, Louisiana and takes on business matters across the region.
Mr. Maraldo is a partner in the Metairie office and has been with the firm since 1995. His practice consists primarily of business consulting, business transactions, corporate law, commercial litigation, medical malpractice litigation and healthcare law. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association since 1994. Mr. Maraldo holds an AV® Peer Review Rated certification mark from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®.
Mr. Maraldo received his Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Finance, cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 1990. He was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 1994 by Tulane University. He served as the Notes and Comments Editor of the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law and as a Senior Fellow in the Legal Research and Writing Program. Mr. Maraldo was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Federal Criminal Law in 1993. He also obtained his Master of Business Administration in 1994 from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.
Mr. Maraldo’s practice consists of general business counseling and litigation, business transactions, commercial litigation, and medical malpractice litigation. Regarding his general business and commercial litigation practice, he provides a comprehensive package of legal services to clients ranging from small-business owners to national entities. Some of the services Mr. Maraldo provides are: counseling and advising clients regarding business entity formation, governance, transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning; drafting business entity formation, organizational, and governance documents; drafting and negotiating leases, buy-sell agreements, asset purchase agreements, employment agreements, and contracts; counseling and advising clients regarding daily entity operations, including manager, shareholder, board, and partner meetings, minutes, and resolutions; and advising clients regarding their contractual rights and obligations, including employment non-competition and non-solicitation issues. Mr. Maraldo’s medical malpractice experience includes the defense of individual and corporate healthcare providers throughout Louisiana. He represents physicians and dentists in medical and dental malpractice claims and has litigated these cases in both state and federal courts. He also represents healthcare providers before administrative and professional boards.
Working with Danté on a business matter
Mr. Maraldo is a partner in the Metairie office and has been with the firm since 1995. His practice consists primarily of business consulting, business transactions, corporate law, commercial litigation, medical malpractice litigation and healthcare law. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association since 1994. Mr. Maraldo holds an AV® Peer Review Rated certification mark from…
Who Danté represents
Danté reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Metairie and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Danté studied and practices
Tulane University
J.D. · 1994
Danté studied at J.D. in Tulane University.
Law school and academic background
Danté completed J.D. in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Danté runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Danté's legal honors and published work
Danté has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Danté V. Maraldo's office in Metairie
Danté's primary office is at 3421 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 900, Metairie, Louisiana, 70002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Danté V. Maraldo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Danté usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Danté charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danté'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; Danté will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Metairie, 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 Danté
Danté 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. Danté confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Danté'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 Danté V. Maraldo
How much does it cost to hire Danté for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Danté walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Danté offer a free consultation?
Danté charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danté's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Danté'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. Danté gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Danté take my case if I'm outside Metairie?
Danté 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 — Danté 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 Danté?
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. Danté will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Danté accepting new business clients right now?
Danté'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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