Atty. Edwin Kidd Hunter
Mr. Edwin Kidd Hunter is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts and estates, wills and 5 other areas of law.
Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Lake Charles, LA · 58+ Years Experience
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About Edwin Kidd Hunter at a Glance
Edwin Kidd Hunter is a Member based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Hunter, Hunter & Sonnier, LLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1968), District of Columbia (1978), and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1994). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Louisiana, Louisiana State (Member, 1983-1986 and Chairman, 1990-1991, Board of Specialization—Taxation), American Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Fifth Circuit Bar. Serves clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin Kidd Hunter
- Mr. Edwin Kidd Hunter is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts and estates, wills and 5 other areas of law
- Edwin has been licensed for 58 years
- Edwin practices at Hunter, Hunter & Sonnier, LLC in Lake Charles, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Edwin Kidd Hunter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin Kidd Hunter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lake Charles.
Wills in Lake Charles
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Trusts in Lake Charles
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Probate in Lake Charles
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Business & Corporate Law in Lake Charles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Lake Charles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lake Charles
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 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.
Lake Charles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lake Charles-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lake Charles Choose Edwin Kidd Hunter
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 Edwin Kidd Hunter's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin Kidd Hunter brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, District of Columbia, and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court, Edwin Kidd Hunter can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Edwin Kidd Hunter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lake Charles
A Lake Charles-based practice means Edwin Kidd Hunter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edwin Kidd Hunter Handles in Lake Charles
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