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Atty. Rena Lavern Hester

Atty. Rena Lavern Hester

Rena Lavern Hester is a lawyer practicing personal injury, bankruptcy, administrative law. Rena received a B.S. degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1977, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Rena Lavern Hester at a glance

Rena Lavern Hester is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Hester & Waters, APLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1993). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1993) and Northeast Louisiana University (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rena Lavern Hester is a lawyer practicing personal injury, bankruptcy, administrative law
  • Rena received a B.S. degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1977, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Rena practices at Hester & Waters, APLC in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Rena Lavern Hester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rena Lavern Hester 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.

Rena Lavern Hester is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Rena Lavern Hester is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Rena Lavern Hester is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Baton Rouge 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 Rena Lavern Hester

Where is Rena Lavern Hester's law office located?
Rena Lavern Hester's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Hester & Waters, APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rena Lavern Hester handle?
Rena Lavern Hester focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Rena Lavern Hester practiced law?
Rena Lavern Hester has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Rena Lavern Hester go to law school?
Rena Lavern Hester earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Rena Lavern Hester for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1993
B.S.
Northeast Louisiana University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1993

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