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.
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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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- 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
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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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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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