Atty. Bernard Thomas Shea
Bernard Thomas Shea is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law. Bernard received a B.S. degree from Ithaca College in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years.
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Bernard Thomas Shea is a criminal defense and family law attorney based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2011). Educated at Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D. G.D.C.L., 2010) and Ithaca College (B.S. Business, 2006). Active member of Southwest Louisiana and Louisiana State Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bernard Thomas Shea is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law
- Bernard received a B.S. degree from Ithaca College in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Bernard practices in Lake Charles, LA
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lake Charles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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