Atty. Michael L Barras

Atty. Michael L Barras

Michael L Barras is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, workers' compensation and 16 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael L Barras at a glance

Michael L Barras is a Special Counsel based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2007). Educated at Southern University Law Center (J.D., 2006) and University of Louisiana at Lafayette (B.S. Business, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association ) American Association for Justice Federal Bar Association Inn on the Teche (American Inns of Court) American Land Title Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael L Barras is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, workers' compensation and 16 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael L Barras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L Barras 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.

Michael L Barras is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael L Barras is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael L Barras is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael L Barras is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael L Barras is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael L Barras

Where is Michael L Barras's law office located?
Michael L Barras's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael L Barras handle?
Michael L Barras focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Michael L Barras practiced law?
Michael L Barras has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael L Barras go to law school?
Michael L Barras earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Business, 2002).
How can I contact Michael L Barras for a consultation?
You can contact Michael L Barras directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael L Barras received?
Michael L Barras's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern University Law Center
- 2006
B.S. Business
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- 2002

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2007

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