Christian J. St. Martin

Christian J. St. Martin is an attorney with Wagner, Bagot & Rayer in New Orleans whose practice concentrates on Admiralty Law, Maritime and Insurance Defense Law, and Business and Transactional Law. He represents clients in matters involving maritime operations, insurance-related disputes, commercial issues, and business transactions. His work requires attention to both federal maritime principles and Louisiana law, as well as the contractual and operational concerns that affect companies and insurers.

St. Martin earned his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2019 and served as Managing Editor of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal during the 2018-2019 academic year. He received a B.S. in Economics from Louisiana State University in 2016. His legal and economics education supports analysis of contracts, damages, business relationships, insurance issues, and the commercial considerations that often accompany maritime and transactional matters.

St. Martin’s practice includes admiralty and maritime disputes, insurance defense, and business and transactional work. Maritime matters can involve vessel operations, contractual relationships, liability questions, and federal legal standards, while insurance defense requires careful evaluation of claims, coverage considerations, evidence, and damages. His transactional work also calls for review of business terms and legal obligations, helping clients address risk before or during a commercial relationship.

Christian J. St. Martin has been admitted to practice in Louisiana since 2019 and works from a New Orleans firm with a substantial maritime and insurance practice. His background in economics and maritime legal scholarship complements his day-to-day legal work. St. Martin helps clients evaluate disputes, interpret legal obligations, and address commercial and operational risks in admiralty, insurance defense, and business matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, LLP
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Loyola University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Louisiana State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics

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