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Atty. Kenneth R. Spears

Atty. Kenneth R. Spears

Kenneth Spears, Senior Managing Counsel at Spears & Gary, LLC, concentrates his practice in complex toxic tort litigation, property law, and employment law. He graduated from the LSU School of Law in 1972, and has 44 years of experience handling complex litigation.

Lake Charles Lake Charles 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth R. Spears at a glance

Kenneth R. Spears is a Partner based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Spears & Gary, LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury and zoning. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1972) and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District (1993). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1972) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Louisiana, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel National Board of Trial Advocacy Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kenneth Spears, Senior Managing Counsel at Spears & Gary, LLC, concentrates his practice in complex toxic tort litigation, property law, and employment law
  • He graduated from the LSU School of Law in 1972, and has 44 years of experience handling complex litigation
  • He has appeared before trial courts, mediators, and both state and federal appellate courts on a wide variety of matters, both large and small, for a wide variety of clients
  • He has also counseled plant managers, law enforcement agencies, oil companies, and chemical companies
  • He has tried numerous first chair jury trials in both state and federal courts, and is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Kenneth Spears has received an “AV Preeminent” attorney peer rating for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell for 24 years and is a member of Litigation Counsel of America
  • He has also been named in the publication known as “Louisiana Super Lawyers” since its inaugural issue in 2007

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth R. Spears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth R. Spears 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.

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Land Use & Zoning

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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 Lake Charles 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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Common questions about Kenneth R. Spears

Where is Kenneth R. Spears's law office located?
Kenneth R. Spears's law practice is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The firm is Spears & Gary, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth R. Spears handle?
Kenneth R. Spears focuses on personal injury, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Kenneth R. Spears practiced law?
Kenneth R. Spears has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Kenneth R. Spears go to law school?
Kenneth R. Spears earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has Kenneth R. Spears received?
Kenneth R. Spears's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1972
B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1972
Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District
Admitted: 1993

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