Atty. Burton E Cestia, Jr

Atty. Burton E Cestia, Jr

Burton E Cestia, Jr is a lawyer practicing banking, estate planning, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. Burton received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

New Iberia New Iberia 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About Burton E Cestia, Jr at a glance

Burton E Cestia, Jr is a Member based in New Iberia, Louisiana, practicing at Burke & Cestia. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1970) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1971). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1970) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iberia Parish (Secretary, 1971-1972 Member, Judiciary Liaison Committee, 1980-1982) and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Iberia, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Burton E Cestia, Jr is a lawyer practicing banking, estate planning, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • Burton received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Burton practices at Burke & Cestia in New Iberia, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Burton E Cestia, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Burton E Cestia, Jr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Burton E Cestia, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Burton E Cestia, Jr is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 New Iberia 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Burton E Cestia, Jr

Where is Burton E Cestia, Jr's law office located?
Burton E Cestia, Jr's law practice is located in New Iberia, Louisiana. The firm is Burke & Cestia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Burton E Cestia, Jr handle?
Burton E Cestia, Jr focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Burton E Cestia, Jr practiced law?
Burton E Cestia, Jr has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Burton E Cestia, Jr go to law school?
Burton E Cestia, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact Burton E Cestia, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Burton E Cestia, Jr received?
Burton E Cestia, Jr's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1970
B.S.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1971

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