Atty. Susan Dowden
Susan Dowden is a lawyer practicing wills & successions, personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University of Shreveport in 1977, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Susan Dowden is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Modica, Dowden & Sledge, LC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wills, truck accidents, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1979) and Louisiana State University of Shreveport (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan Dowden is a lawyer practicing wills & successions, personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries and 2 other areas of law
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University of Shreveport in 1977, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Susan practices at Modica, Dowden & Sledge, LC in Baton Rouge, LA
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Susan Dowden is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
Susan Dowden is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →
Susan Dowden is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
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.
Susan Dowden is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Susan Dowden is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Louisiana →
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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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