Atty. John Bechtold Shortess
John Bechtold Shortess is a lawyer practicing environmental, regulatory compliance, toxic tort litigation. John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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John Bechtold Shortess is a Counsel based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1999) and U.S. District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, (1999). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1999) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Bechtold Shortess is a lawyer practicing environmental, regulatory compliance, toxic tort litigation
- John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
- John practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Baton Rouge, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Bechtold Shortess 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.
John Bechtold Shortess is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Bechtold Shortess is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John Bechtold Shortess is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Baton Rouge 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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