Atty. Mark D Sikes
Mark D Sikes is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, oil and gas, general civil practice and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Commercial Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Mark D Sikes at a Glance
Mark D Sikes is a Partner based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Ottinger Hebert, L.L.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1982), U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1982), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1989). Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (J.D., 1982) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A. Economics, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lafayette Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D Sikes
- Mark D Sikes is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, oil and gas, general civil practice and 4 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Mark practices at Ottinger Hebert, L.L.C. in Lafayette, LA
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Mark D Sikes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D Sikes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Business & Corporate Law in Lafayette
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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 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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose Mark D Sikes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark D Sikes's practice in the field of business, litigation, civil rights, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D Sikes brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Mark D Sikes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and civil rights, Mark D Sikes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means Mark D Sikes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark D Sikes Handles in Lafayette
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