Atty. John R Shea

Atty. John R Shea

John R Shea is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, general practice, automobile accidents and injuries and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John R Shea at a glance

John R Shea is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at John Shea & Associates. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1979), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1978) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge and Louisiana State Bar Associations Lafayette Trial Lawyers Association Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Baton Rouge Lawyers for Constitutional Principles. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John R Shea is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, general practice, automobile accidents and injuries and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at John Shea & Associates in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John R Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John R Shea is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Truck Accidents

John R Shea is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John R Shea is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

John R Shea is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

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 R Shea is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 R Shea

Where is John R Shea's law office located?
John R Shea's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is John Shea & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R Shea handle?
John R Shea focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John R Shea practiced law?
John R Shea has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John R Shea go to law school?
John R Shea earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John R Shea for a consultation?
You can contact John R Shea 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 R Shea received?
John R Shea's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1978
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1981

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