Atty. John Martin Jefcoat

Atty. John Martin Jefcoat

Mr. John Martin Jefcoat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, bankruptcy, workers compensation.

Lafayette Lafayette 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John Martin Jefcoat at a glance

John Martin Jefcoat is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway & Jefcoat, L.L.P.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1996) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1996). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1995) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Louisiana Bankruptcy Bar Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Martin Jefcoat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, bankruptcy, workers compensation
  • John Martin received a B.B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1986, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John Martin practices at Galloway & Jefcoat, L.L.P. in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John Martin Jefcoat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Martin Jefcoat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 Martin Jefcoat is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Martin Jefcoat is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Martin Jefcoat is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Martin Jefcoat

Where is John Martin Jefcoat's law office located?
John Martin Jefcoat's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Galloway & Jefcoat, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Martin Jefcoat handle?
John Martin Jefcoat focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John Martin Jefcoat practiced law?
John Martin Jefcoat has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Martin Jefcoat go to law school?
John Martin Jefcoat earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John Martin Jefcoat for a consultation?
You can contact John Martin Jefcoat directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Martin Jefcoat received?
John Martin Jefcoat's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1995
B.B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1996

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