Atty. Stephen Christopher Fortson

Atty. Stephen Christopher Fortson

Mr. Stephen Christopher Fortson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business, labor-employment and 2 other areas of law.

Shreveport Shreveport 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (318) 684-4391

Profile Summary

About Stephen Christopher Fortson at a glance

Stephen Christopher Fortson is a Partner based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and Louisiana (2003). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2001) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1998). Serves clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen Christopher Fortson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business, labor-employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Stephen practices at Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC in Shreveport, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Christopher Fortson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Christopher Fortson 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Christopher Fortson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental 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 Shreveport 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 venue, 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 Stephen Christopher Fortson

Where is Stephen Christopher Fortson's law office located?
Stephen Christopher Fortson's law practice is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The firm is Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Christopher Fortson handle?
Stephen Christopher Fortson focuses on employment, business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Stephen Christopher Fortson practiced law?
Stephen Christopher Fortson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Stephen Christopher Fortson go to law school?
Stephen Christopher Fortson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Stephen Christopher Fortson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 2001
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2001
Louisiana
Admitted: 2003

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