Atty. Cliffe E Laborde III
Cliffe E Laborde III is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law. Cliffe received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Cliffe E Laborde III at a Glance
Cliffe E Laborde III is an Of Counsel based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Mahtook & Lafleur, L.L.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1978) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Maritime Law Association of the United States American Inn of Court of Acadiana. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Cliffe E Laborde III
- Cliffe E Laborde III is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law
- Cliffe received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Cliffe practices at Mahtook & Lafleur, L.L.C. in Lafayette, LA
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Cliffe E Laborde III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cliffe E Laborde III handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Personal Injury in Lafayette
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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Criminal Defense in Lafayette
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Lafayette
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Lafayette
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Lafayette
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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 venue, 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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Lafayette Choose Cliffe E Laborde III
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Cliffe E Laborde III's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Cliffe E Laborde III brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and business, Cliffe E Laborde III can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means Cliffe E Laborde III attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Cliffe E Laborde III Handles in Lafayette
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