Atty. Frances Smith Hays
Frances Smith Hays is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Frances received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1977, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Frances Smith Hays is a environmental attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1991) and Louisiana State University School of Medicine (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Frances Smith Hays is a lawyer practicing environmental law
- Frances received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1977, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Frances practices in Lafayette, LA
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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 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 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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