Atty. Howard C Dejean
Howard C Dejean is a lawyer practicing civil trial, personal injury, automobile accidents and 8 other areas of law. Howard received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Howard C Dejean is a Member based in Opelousas, Louisiana, practicing at Howard C. DeJean. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1986). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1984) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Opelousas, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Howard C Dejean is a lawyer practicing civil trial, personal injury, automobile accidents and 8 other areas of law
- Howard received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Howard practices at Howard C. DeJean in Opelousas, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard C Dejean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Howard C Dejean is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →
Howard C Dejean is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Howard C Dejean is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
Howard C Dejean is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Louisiana →
Howard C Dejean is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 Opelousas 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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