Atty. K. Wade Trahan

Atty. K. Wade Trahan

K. Wade Trahan is a lawyer practicing health care, insurance defense, eminent domain and 3 other areas of law.

Lafayette Lafayette 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (337) 443-2197 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About K. Wade Trahan at a glance

K. Wade Trahan is a Partner based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. District Cou (1991). Educated at Southern University Law Center (J.D., 1990) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.S. Geology, 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 15th Judicial District Court (Indigent Defender Past Board Member), Louisiana State Bar Association Defense Research Institute Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel American Association for Justice Louisiana Association for Justice. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • K. Wade Trahan is a lawyer practicing health care, insurance defense, eminent domain and 3 other areas of law
  • K. Wade received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • K. Wade practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

K. Wade Trahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases K. Wade Trahan 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.

K. Wade Trahan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Land Use & Zoning

K. Wade Trahan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

K. Wade Trahan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

K. Wade Trahan is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

K. Wade Trahan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 K. Wade Trahan

Where is K. Wade Trahan's law office located?
K. Wade Trahan's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does K. Wade Trahan handle?
K. Wade Trahan focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has K. Wade Trahan practiced law?
K. Wade Trahan has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did K. Wade Trahan go to law school?
K. Wade Trahan earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Geology, 1986).
How can I contact K. Wade Trahan for a consultation?
You can contact K. Wade Trahan 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 K. Wade Trahan received?
K. Wade Trahan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern University Law Center
- 1990
B.S. Geology
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. District Cou
Admitted: 1991

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