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Justin M. Chopin is Special Counsel for LCS Law Group, providing an established background in litigation practice to LCS Law Group's coastal Louisiana clients.  As a native of Louisiana, Mr. Chopin is acutely aware of the many legal challenges facing the people and businesses along the Gulf Coast.


Throughout his career, Mr. Chopin has worked in numerous practice areas, each with an emphasis in litigation. He has worked for one of the largest defense firms in America, as well as some of the most highly regarded firms in the region.

Mr. Chopin has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, maritime and admiralty injury, insurance coverage, and property damage.  In recognition of his achievements, Mr. Chopin was awarded the highest possible rating for ethical standards and legal ability (“AV” Preeminent) by Martindale Hubbell.  He has been selected by Louisiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; named by New Orleans Magazine as a Top Attorney in the fields of Admiralty/Maritime and Commercial Litigation in 2012, Commercial Litigation in 2013 and 2014, and Creditors Rights in 2014; and named by New Orleans City Business as a Top 50 Leader in Law in 2012.  

Mr. Chopin provides a technical and calculated litigation style focused on aggressive, cost-effective strategies to meet LCS Law Group's client goals.  Mr. Chopin also works as a post-litigation consultant under LCS Law Group's risk-management framework to mitigate future risks based on lessons learned.


Admissions, Honors and Affiliations 
  • State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, and State of Texas
  • Admitted to appear before the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2007
  • Admitted in the USDC for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, 2007
  • Admitted in the USDC for the Southern District of Texas, 2010
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating of “AV Preeminent”
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Rising Star, selected for inclusion for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
  • New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers, selected for inclusion for 2012, 2013, and 2014
  • CityBusiness Top 50 Leaders in Law, selected for inclusion, 2012
  • Bat P. Sullivan, Jr. Chair’s Award: Recipient for service to the Louisiana Bar Association, 2011
  • Louisiana State Bar Association:
    • House of Delegates: Orleans Parish, Elected Term 2015-2017
    • Client Assistance Fund, Committee Member, 2012-present
    • Committee on the Profession, Committee Member, 2013-present
    • District One Representative: Young Lawyers Division, Elected Terms 2009-2011 and 2011-2013
  • Judge John C. Boutall American Inn of Court: Member, 2010-2014
  • Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law: Skills Faculty, 2011-present
  • Certified as a qualified mediator, pursuant to La. Rs. 9:334 and 9:4106
  • Assistant Examiner for Civil Code I, Appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court, 2014

Education
  • University of Dallas 
    •    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Loyola University School of Law 
    •    Loyola Academic Excellence Award, Trial Practice: 2006 
    •   Law Dean’s Scholarship, recipient for academic excellence: 2006- 2007
    •    Trial Advocacy: Lead Defense Counsel, Coach, Executive Board
    •    Moot Court, Staff Member: 2005-2007
    •    Student Bar Association, Executive Board: 2005-2007 
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