Johnny Denenea
About Johnny Denenea
Johnny Denenea is a lawyer based in Metairie, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Johnny Denenea is recognized in the following practice area:
- Metairie, Louisiana
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The Legionnaires’ Lawyer LLC
Education: Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Metairie, LA
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