Atty. Katherine Eckert Sumner

Atty. Katherine Eckert Sumner

Katherine Eckert Sumner is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, environmental, environmental litigation. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 22 Years Experience 22 year
Call (225) 831-6177

Profile Summary

About Katherine Eckert Sumner at a glance

Katherine Eckert Sumner is a business, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd (2004). Educated at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (B.C.L. Louisiana, 2004) and Louisiana State University (B.A. English, 2001). Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Katherine Eckert Sumner is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, environmental, environmental litigation
  • Katherine received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Katherine practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Eckert Sumner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Eckert Sumner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Katherine Eckert Sumner is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Katherine Eckert Sumner is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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 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 Katherine Eckert Sumner

Where is Katherine Eckert Sumner's law office located?
Katherine Eckert Sumner's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Eckert Sumner handle?
Katherine Eckert Sumner focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Katherine Eckert Sumner practiced law?
Katherine Eckert Sumner has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Katherine Eckert Sumner go to law school?
Katherine Eckert Sumner earned their education at (B.C.L. Louisiana, 2004); (B.A. English, 2001).
How can I contact Katherine Eckert Sumner for a consultation?
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Education

B.C.L. Louisiana
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- 2004
B.A. English
Louisiana State University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd
Admitted: 2004

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