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D. Alex Onstott
Ciolino & Onstott, LLC
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Biography
Ciolino & Onstott provides high-quality, cost-effective outside general counsel services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Louisiana and across the United States. We represent clients across various industries, including niche areas such as real estate, construction, entertainment, medical marijuana, and non-profit.
Education
- Tulane University School of Law
- J.D. (2015)
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- Honors: Moot Court Board, Special Projects Chair Head Coach, Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Team
- Activities: Student Attorney, Tulane Juvenile Law Clinic
- University System of Georgia - Georgia Institute of Technology
- B.S. (2010) | International Affairs
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- Honors: Best Witness, 2007 Southeast Regional Collegiate Mock Trial Tournament
- Activities: President, International House, 2007-2008 Steering Committee, International House, 2006-2008 Member, Georgia Tech Mock Trial, 2006-2010
Professional Experience
- Member
- Ciolino & Onstott, LLC
- - Current
- Term Law Clerk
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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- Interim law clerk to newly appointed federal district court judge.
- Associate
- Murray Law Firm
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- Law Clerk
- Murray Law Firm
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- Intern
- City of New Orleans
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- Assisted the City of New Orleans, pro bono, in opposing a class certification in a toxic tort claim against them.
Speaking Engagements
- Contracts for the New Business Owner, Fund 17 Spring Cohort 2018, New Orleans
- Fund 17
- Invited by a start-up incubator to present on common pitfalls in contract to a cohort of entrepreneurs
- Contracts for the New Business Owner, Fund 17 Fall Cohort 2017, New Orleans
- Fund 17
- Invited by a start-up incubator to present on common pitfalls in contract to a cohort of entrepreneurs
Awards
- Eric Bergsten Award – Best Claimant Memoranda Honorable Mention
- Willem C. Vis International Moot Court Competition
- Award received for submitting one of the top 20 briefs out of a field of 100 competing teams.
Professional Associations
- Louisiana State Bar Association  # 36611
- Member
- Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Louisiana
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer a range of alternate fee arrangements to suit the needs of our clientele, including: Hard and soft caps, incentivized payment structures, subscription-based services, and more.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Easements, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- German: Written
Legal Answers
- Q. What are my rights ??
- A: Don't panic! Disputes like this one are very common in all businesses, and more oftentimes they are settled without the need for expensive litigation. Typically these types of claims are handled by your insurance, who will provide legal defense and indemnification (payment of your damages) on claims under your policy. Unfortunately, if there was no active policy at the time of the incident, then you may be on your own.
The first thing you need to know when dealing with a dispute is that it is the accuser's job to prove their case, it is not your job to prove that you are innocent (though when you are able to do so, it resolves these problems much faster); however, remember that you ... Read More
- Q. If a phone conversation was recorded without your knowledge, though Legal, can it be made public or are there rules?
- A: There is no easy way to answer this question without knowing the content of the conversation and the method by which it was "made public". However, I can say that there are rules. There are rules based on the First Amendment; there are rules based on contract; there are rules that based on statute; and there are rules which may be implicated by circumstances or by the relationship between the parties.
The importance of free exchange of ideas and facts to our democracy is enshrined in the Constitution through the freedom of expression and freedom of the press. So the court, as a government body, will not prohibit speech unless it is needlessly harmful, like hate speech or defamation. ... Read More
- Q. Found 2 original stock certificates in grandfather’s bank box . Co. is not publically traded. Son now runs the business.
- A: Securities law is very complex and fact specific. The easiest way to figure out the current status of the shares is to simply contact the company and ask. Without seeing the stock papers, knowing the company's position on the stock, and reviewing the current and historical operating agreements, it is impossible to know exactly whether or not the company must honor them. However, if the value of the shares is potentially substantial, you should contact an experienced securities lawyer to determine your rights, and potential obligations, before contacting anyone else.
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- Ciolino & Onstott, LLC
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