Atty. Claudia H. Gary

Atty. Claudia H. Gary

Claudia H. Gary is a partner at Spears & Gary, LLC, where she concentrates her practice in toxic tort defense, employment law and sports litigation.

Lake Charles Lake Charles 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Claudia H. Gary at a glance

Claudia H. Gary is a Partner based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Spears & Gary, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana (1997) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1997). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Tulane University, Newcomb College (B.S., 1992). Active member of Southwest Louisiana and Louisiana State Bar Associations Southwest Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Claudia H. Gary is a partner at Spears & Gary, LLC, where she concentrates her practice in toxic tort defense, employment law and sports litigation
  • Prior to forming Spears & Gary, LLC, Gary was an associate at Swift, Spears & Harper and the Jones, Tete firm, both located in Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Gary graduated from Tulane University in three years with a biology degree and attended law school at the Tulane University School of Law, obtaining her bar admission in 1993
  • Claudia Gary has spent her twenty years of legal experience representing some of the nations largest oil and gas companies in both premise and product related toxic tort work
  • She also has successfully handled a variety of both employment and sports law/contractual litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Claudia H. Gary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Claudia H. Gary 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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Entertainment & Sports 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 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 Claudia H. Gary

Where is Claudia H. Gary's law office located?
Claudia H. Gary's law practice is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The firm is Spears & Gary, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claudia H. Gary handle?
Claudia H. Gary focuses on personal injury, employment, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Claudia H. Gary practiced law?
Claudia H. Gary has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Claudia H. Gary go to law school?
Claudia H. Gary earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Claudia H. Gary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1997
B.S.
Tulane University, Newcomb College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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