Leandro R. Area
Partner
contact information
direct: 504-412-6268
fax: 504-412-6368
704 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, 70130-3774

biography
Leandro “Rylee” Area is a native New Orleanian. He attended Benjamin Franklin High School, obtained his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University, and he received his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University in 2012.
Rylee has handled, mediated, and tried cases in numerous State and Federal courts. His diverse practice is comprised of personal injury and insurance defense, including bad faith/extra-contractual cases. Rylee also provides clients with estate planning advice and handles successions. He routinely assists companies, big and small, on a wide array of issues. Rylee also represents clients who have been severely injured in accidents arising from defective products, particularly those pertaining to the hunting industry.
education
Louisiana State University (B.S. finance 2008)
Louisiana State University (J.D., C.L. 2012)
Admitted to the Bar: 2012
professional associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel
Covington Bar Association
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
National Hispanic Bar Association
NBI, Inc.
areas of practice
Insurance
Throughout our history, Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, L.L.P has focused on the defense of every aspect of insurance law. Our firm has extensive experience in the areas of insurance law, insurance coverage litigation and insurance regulation. Our attorneys are well...... Read More
Premises Liability
From the merchant that becomes a defendant in a slip and fall claim, to the restaurant that faces a food borne illness claim, our attorneys have the experience to defend clients with a wide range of legal needs. Additionally, we...... Read More
Commercial
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson act as a continuous resource for our business clients. Our team is committed to helping you reach your business goals through prompt, effective solutions, team work and attention to detail. We assist our business...... Read More
Trucking
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson have handled complex litigation involving the shipping of goods over waterways, highways and rail. Our attorneys are well versed in environmental and toxic tort matters in order to assist our clients with today’s emphasis...... Read More
Estate Planning
Our experienced legal team at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson can assist you with legal matters and give you valuable advice to secure and protect your assets. We are thoroughly knowledgeable in dealing with the creation, protection and disposition of a...... Read More

