Atty. John B. Scofield
John B. Scofield is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, mineral rights law.
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John B. Scofield is a Partner based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Scofield, Gerard, Pohorelsky, Gallaugher & Landry Attorneys at Law a Limited Liability Company. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1959). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (LL.B., 1959) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.B.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Louisiana. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John B. Scofield is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, mineral rights law
- John B. received a B.B.S. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1957, and has been licensed for 67 years
- John B. practices at Scofield, Gerard, Pohorelsky, Gallaugher & Landry Attorneys at Law a Limited Liability Company in Lake Charles, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Scofield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John B. Scofield is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John B. Scofield is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
John B. Scofield is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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 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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