Daniel E. Buras, Jr.

Daniel E. Buras, Jr. is a partner at Chehardy Sherman Williams in New Orleans who focuses on business and litigation matters. Buras handles jury trials, alternative dispute resolution, hurricane insurance claims, sensitive matters requiring security clearance, and other contested issues. His listed practice areas also include Personal Injury and Business and Corporate, giving him a broad platform for advising clients on disputes, risk, and significant legal decisions.

Buras earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in 1993 and received his J.D. from Samford University in 1999, graduating magna cum laude. In law school, he participated in moot court, law review work, and the Cumberland Trial Team. His academic and advocacy training supports a practice built around litigation strategy, written analysis, negotiation, and the presentation of complex matters before courts and decision makers.

Buras previously clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and practiced with several law firms before joining his current firm. He has also served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy, including assignments connected with U.S. Central Command, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and special operations. These roles add experience with high-stakes decision making, security-sensitive matters, and structured analysis.

Daniel E. Buras, Jr. has been recognized by New Orleans Magazine as a Top Lawyer and is admitted in Louisiana, Texas, and multiple federal courts. His legal and military service reflects experience in advocacy, leadership, and complex problem solving. He brings that background to business disputes, personal injury matters, insurance claims, and other litigation where clients need careful preparation and practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Chehardy Sherman Williams
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, 22nd JDC Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas

Education

• Samford University
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude

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