Atty. Charles Berchmann Cappel

Atty. Charles Berchmann Cappel

Charles Berchmann Cappel is a lawyer practicing occupational disease, appeals, environmental and natural resources and 2 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from McNeese State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Lake Charles Lake Charles 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Charles Berchmann Cappel at a glance

Charles Berchmann Cappel is a personal injury, workers comp, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1999). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1999) and McNeese State University (B.A. McNeese, 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Southwest Louisiana Bar Association Louisiana Association for Justice. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Berchmann Cappel is a lawyer practicing occupational disease, appeals, environmental and natural resources and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from McNeese State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Charles practices in Lake Charles, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Berchmann Cappel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Berchmann Cappel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Charles Berchmann Cappel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Charles Berchmann Cappel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Charles Berchmann Cappel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Charles Berchmann Cappel is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Louisiana →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Berchmann Cappel

Where is Charles Berchmann Cappel's law office located?
Charles Berchmann Cappel's law practice is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Berchmann Cappel handle?
Charles Berchmann Cappel focuses on personal injury, workers comp, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Charles Berchmann Cappel practiced law?
Charles Berchmann Cappel has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Charles Berchmann Cappel go to law school?
Charles Berchmann Cappel earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. McNeese, 1995).
How can I contact Charles Berchmann Cappel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles Berchmann Cappel received?
Charles Berchmann Cappel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1999
B.A. McNeese
McNeese State University
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1999

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