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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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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- 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
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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 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 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 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 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 →
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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