Atty. Brian J Prendergast
Brian J Prendergast is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law. Brian has been licensed for 42 years.
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Brian J Prendergast is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Belcher, Prendergast & LaPorte. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at Southern University School of Law (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge (Member, Family Law Section), Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian J Prendergast is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law
- Brian has been licensed for 42 years
- Brian practices at Belcher, Prendergast & LaPorte in Baton Rouge, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J Prendergast handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Brian J Prendergast is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →
Brian J Prendergast is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Louisiana →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Brian J Prendergast is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Brian J Prendergast is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →
Brian J Prendergast is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 Baton Rouge 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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