Mathilde Semmes, Insurance Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
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New Orleans, LA
Practicing insurance in New Orleans since 2014.
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Mathilde Semmes is a member based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Mathilde has over 12 years of legal experience.
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- New Orleans, LA
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- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mathilde Semmes: Mathilde Semmes is a member based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Mathilde has over 12 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Mathilde's practice areas in New Orleans
Mathilde concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mathilde handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Mathilde takes insurance 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 Mathilde agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Mathilde 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 Mathilde agrees to represent you.
Biography
Mathilde Semmes, insurance attorney serving New Orleans
Mathilde Semmes is a member based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Mathilde has over 12 years of legal experience. Mathilde works from New Orleans, Louisiana and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Mathilde V. Semmes was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October of 2014. She received her education from Rhodes College (B.A., cum laude, 2010) and Loyola University College of Law (J.D., 2014). She was a member of the Maritime Law Journal and Moot Court staff while attending Loyola Law, participating as an oralist and coach for various Moot Court competitions. Upon graduation from law school, she was recognized for her oral advocacy and brief writing skills when she was inducted into the Order of Barristers in 2014.
Ms. Semmes also has a history of working closely with local pro bono organizations. During her time at Loyola Law, Ms. Semmes was awarded “Law Student of the Year” by The Pro-Bono Project New Orleans (2012), received the Gillis Long Poverty Center’s “Public Service Award” (2013), and donated her time as a student practitioner in the Community Justice Law Clinic. Before starting with Courington, Kiefer & Sommers, Ms. Semmes volunteered for a pro bono organization in Berkeley, California, Root & Rebound, where she helped research, edit, and publish part of a Legal Manual that seeks to aid prisoners reentering into society with basic knowledge of their legal rights.
Mathilde's approach to insurance cases
Mathilde V. Semmes was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October of 2014. She received her education from Rhodes College (B.A., cum laude, 2010) and Loyola University College of Law (J.D., 2014). She was a member of the Maritime Law Journal and Moot Court staff while attending Loyola Law, participating as an oralist and coach for various Moot Court competitions. Upon graduation from law…
Clients Mathilde works with
Mathilde reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Mathilde studied and practices
Loyola University, New Orleans, College of Law
J.D. · 2014
Rhodes College
B.A. · 2010
Jurisdictions
Mathilde's state bar admissions
Tennessee
2021 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
2014 · ACTIVE
Mathilde studied at J.D. in Loyola University, New Orleans, College of Law and B.A. in Rhodes College.
Law school and academic background
Mathilde completed J.D. in Loyola University, New Orleans, College of Law and B.A. in Rhodes College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mathilde runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Mathilde's professional memberships and bar associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
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Locations
Mathilde Semmes's office in New Orleans
Mathilde's primary office is at 1 Unknown, New Orleans, LA, 70130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mathilde Semmes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mathilde usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mathilde charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mathilde'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; Mathilde will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Mathilde
Mathilde discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Mathilde confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mathilde's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mathilde Semmes
How much does it cost to hire Mathilde for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mathilde walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mathilde offer a free consultation?
Mathilde charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mathilde's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Mathilde's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Mathilde gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mathilde take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Mathilde 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 — Mathilde 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 Mathilde?
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. Mathilde will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mathilde accepting new insurance clients right now?
Mathilde'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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