Atty. Thomas Robert Shelton
Thomas Robert Shelton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty and maritime law, products liability and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.
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Thomas Robert Shelton is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Thomas Robert Shelton, Ltd.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1961). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1961) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.S., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Robert Shelton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty and maritime law, products liability and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1960, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Thomas practices at Thomas Robert Shelton, Ltd. in Lafayette, LA
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Thomas Robert Shelton is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.
Thomas Robert Shelton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Thomas Robert Shelton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Thomas Robert Shelton is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 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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