Atty. John Michael Stefanski

Atty. John Michael Stefanski

John Michael Stefanski is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime personal injury, workers compensation and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Michael Stefanski at a glance

John Michael Stefanski is a Member based in Crowley, Louisiana, practicing at Edwards, Stefanski & Zaunbrecher. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, estate planning, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1977), U.S. Supreme Court (1992), and Texas (2024). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1975) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Acadia Parish (President, 1989), 15th Judicial District (President, 1989), Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Crowley, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Stefanski is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime personal injury, workers compensation and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Edwards, Stefanski & Zaunbrecher in Crowley, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Stefanski's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Michael Stefanski is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Michael Stefanski is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Michael Stefanski is one of 49,806 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 Crowley 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 venue, 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 Michael Stefanski

Where is John Michael Stefanski's law office located?
John Michael Stefanski's law practice is located in Crowley, Louisiana. The firm is Edwards, Stefanski & Zaunbrecher. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Stefanski handle?
John Michael Stefanski focuses on contracts, personal injury, estate planning, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John Michael Stefanski practiced law?
John Michael Stefanski has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Michael Stefanski go to law school?
John Michael Stefanski earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Michael Stefanski for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Stefanski 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 Michael Stefanski received?
John Michael Stefanski's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1975
B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
Texas
Admitted: 2024

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