Atty. James Stephen Knight
James Stephen Knight is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, estate planning, family and 3 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 19 years.
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James Stephen Knight is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Franklinton, Louisiana. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2007). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (JD, 2006). Serands clients in Franklinton, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Stephen Knight is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, estate planning, family and 3 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 19 years
- James practices in Franklinton, LA
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James Stephen Knight's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Stephen Knight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
James Stephen Knight is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Stephen Knight is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Stephen Knight is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Stephen Knight is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Stephen Knight is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
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 Franklinton 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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