Atty. Shelly Spansel Howat

Atty. Shelly Spansel Howat

Shelly Spansel Howat is a lawyer practicing litigation, health care, labor and employment. Shelly received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Metairie Metairie 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Shelly Spansel Howat at a glance

Shelly Spansel Howat is a Partner based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2005). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Loyola University (B.A., 2002). Active member of Professional Memberships / Affiliations •ABA/EEO Committee for Liaison with the EEOC, OFCCP, and DOJ •Louisiana State Bar Association •New Orleans Bar Association. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shelly Spansel Howat is a lawyer practicing litigation, health care, labor and employment
  • Shelly received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Shelly practices in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Shelly Spansel Howat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shelly Spansel Howat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Health Care Law

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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 Metairie 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 Shelly Spansel Howat

Where is Shelly Spansel Howat's law office located?
Shelly Spansel Howat's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shelly Spansel Howat handle?
Shelly Spansel Howat focuses on employment, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Shelly Spansel Howat practiced law?
Shelly Spansel Howat has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Shelly Spansel Howat go to law school?
Shelly Spansel Howat earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Shelly Spansel Howat for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Loyola University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2005

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