Atty. Matthew David Fontenot

Atty. Matthew David Fontenot

Matthew David Fontenot is a lawyer practicing automobile liability defense. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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About Matthew David Fontenot at a glance

Matthew David Fontenot is an Associate based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Borne & Wilkes, L.L.P.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2005). Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University (J.D., 2005) and University of Louisiana at Lafayette (B.A., 2001). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association American Bar Association Lafayette Parish Bar Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew David Fontenot is a lawyer practicing automobile liability defense
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at Borne & Wilkes, L.L.P. in Lafayette, LA

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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Where is Matthew David Fontenot's law office located?
Matthew David Fontenot's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Borne & Wilkes, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Matthew David Fontenot practiced law?
Matthew David Fontenot has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew David Fontenot go to law school?
Matthew David Fontenot earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University
- 2005
B.A.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2005

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