Lance Ostendorf

Lance Ostendorf is an attorney at Ostendorf & Barnett, PLC, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a seasoned trial attorney with a broad civil and general litigation practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. For more than four decades, he has represented individuals, corporations and insurers in matters involving personal injury defense, maritime and transportation law, premises liability, insurance coverage disputes, and entertainment and intellectual property issues. His clients value his balanced approach, combining strategic insight, technical precision and an unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes.

Mr. Ostendorf earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Loyola University New Orleans, graduating summa cum laude before receiving his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He also pursued further legal studies at Tulane University Law School. Admitted to practice in Louisiana since 1980, he is qualified to appear before all state and federal courts in the state, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Ostendorf has remained deeply engaged with the legal community. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association and the Maritime Law Association of the United States, among others. His professional involvement reflects his commitment to advancing the practice of law and supporting the next generation of attorneys.

Mr. Ostendorf’s work has earned him consistent peer recognition, including the AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a lifetime achievement award from the same organization. He has also been listed in Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in America. Respected for his intellect and integrity, he has authored numerous scholarly articles and continues to serve his community through mentorship and pro bono work.

Mr. Ostendorf has developed a reputation as a meticulous, highly skilled and persuasive advocate. Colleagues and clients alike describe him as a lawyer who combines deep legal knowledge with practical judgment and a results-oriented mindset.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.