Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Lake Charles Area

Partner at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden; M. Scott Ogden Jr. routinely handles legal issues related to family law, business issues, estate and probate and personal injury. A thoughtful, intelligent attorney, Mr. Ogden is known for his knowledge and heart as he navigates legal issues that are often sensitive and emotional for his clients in Lake Charles, Louisiana.. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana State University, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude in 2015 from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While in law school, he was in the top 25 percent of his class for four semesters, earning him the title of chancellor’s scholar, and was also a Paul M. Hebert Scholar twice after working up to the top 10 percent of his class.. Ogden continued his education through Harvard University's HBX business proram in 2018-2019.. Mr. Ogden is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2018-2020 in the field of Family Law. Mr. Ogden has also been named one of the 10 best attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2017-2020), the top 10 attorneys under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2016-2019) and one of the top 10 family law attorneys by Attorney and Practice Magazine (2018-2020).. Mr. Ogden devotes all of his practice to litigation, and he routinely handles divorce, custody, property division, relocation, , and child or spousal support. He has practices primarily family law since licensing in 2015, and has been a partner at FCO since early 2018.. Before joining Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, Scott acted as an LLC member at Sudduth and Associates, LLC. Ogden also worked for the Honorable John deGravelles in the United States District Court. Other work experience includes the law firms of deGravelles, Palmintier, Halthaus and Fruge; Keogh, Cox and Wilson; and for the Orleans Parish Public Defenders office, where he contributed over 400 pro bono hours.

Kadence Rayne Haskett was born and raised in North Texas until she moved to Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University where she graduated in 3.5 years an earned her degree in Political Science and a minor in Religious Studies in 2015. Kadence then attended LSU Law School where she earned her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law in 2019.. Kadence’s parents divorced while she was still very young. She has a personal perspective of the different emotions and challenges that are result from divorced and blended families. Kadence understands how to help families navigate their way through the difficult challenges, bringing knowledge and compassion to her practice. Kadence also represents her clients in personal injury cases.. Kadence is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

Jonathan received Bachelor Degrees in both accounting and civil law, and ultimately, a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University.. He joined The Johnson Firm in 2006 and manages both Domestic and Personal Injury cases.. Jonathan is known for his keen attention to detail and analytical perspective, balanced with a compassionate and relatable nature. He has argued cases all the way up to the Louisiana Supreme Court and is responsible for precedent.. After just five years in practice, he was recognized in 2011 as the “Most Outstanding Young Lawyer in Louisiana” – one award, distributed annually amongst the 19,000 attorneys throughout the state, by the Louisiana Bar Association.. He was also voted Super Lawyers Magazine’s Rising Star both in 2012 and 2013 and recognized by Acadiana Profile Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Southwest Louisiana in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.. Jonathan enjoys working out, playing basketball, spending time with family, and playing the guitar.  He is married to Hannah (Stelly) Johnson, and together, they have two daughters, Faith and Lyn.  They are members of Trinity Baptist Church, although Jonathan is currently serving as worship leader for First Baptist Church of Hackberry.  Jonathan is also highly involved in the FaithWalk ministry.

I have several years of experience in the legal field, with a focus on family law and personal injury law. I started my career as a legal assistant, where I gained valuable experience in supporting attorneys and handling various legal tasks. I then worked as a law clerk at Sudduth and Associates, specializing in family law and personal injury cases.. In 2022, I transitioned to a full-time position at Sudduth and Associates as an Associate Attorney, where I gained extensive experience in representing clients in court. I have a strong understanding of Louisiana's legal system and have developed excellent research, communication, and analytical skills throughout my career.. During my time at Southern University Law Center and Louisiana State University, I received a comprehensive legal education that further equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in my profession. I am dedicated, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic. My experience has allowed me to effectively manage cases, provide valuable legal advice to clients, and achieve positive outcomes.. Overall, my diverse experience in different legal roles, combined with my educational background, has shaped me into a well-rounded legal professional. I am passionate about advocating for my clients' rights and delivering high-quality legal services.

I come from a family of Lawyers.  My father practiced law in Lake Charles, LA from 1958 until his passing in 2002.  I have been practicing law for 30 years.  My career began in Texas, but I settled back Lake Charles, LA in 1996.  I still maintain my Texas license given the close proximity of the Texas border to Lake Charles.. In the early years of my practice, I handled cases in all areas of the law.  However, a significant part of my practice has always been in the field of injury law. And I have been fortunate enough to be very successful in this area.  Several of the injury awards are on my web page.. As I practiced injury law, I also handled countless Bankruptcy and Family Law Cases.  In 2005 I chose to broaden my practice into  the area of criminal law and began handling drug offense cases.  It wasn't long into my criminal practice that I realized there was a need for lawyers who thoroughly understood how to defend a DWI or DUI case.  Soon thereafter, I began the process of learning the ins-and-outs of DWI law.  I ultimately joined the National College of DUI Defense which requires extensive study into this particular area of law.  To further hone my defense skills, I got trained and certified in administering the Standardized Field Sobriety Test just like law enforcement officers.  This gives me the ability to evaluate their administering of the test and go toe-to-toe with them during cross-examination should your case goes to trial.. To sum it up in a nutshell, I am a dedicated lawyer.  I am proud of what I do; I am also aware of the serious responsibility bestowed when a client entrusts their case to me.  If you care to discuss your case further, feel free to give me a call.

Hello! My name is Tom Shea.  I'm a family law attorney practicing in Southwest Louisiana.  In 2017, I started Tom Shea Family Law, LLC to help people with difficult family law issues.  My practice is focused exclusively on family law:  divorce, community property, child custody, child support, spousal support, relocations, modifications, contempt and other types of enforcement.. I have handled several hundred family law cases at the district court level.  I have also successfully litigated cases through the Third Circuit Court of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court.  I practice primarily in Calcasieu and its surrounding parishes, including Beauregard, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis.. I am originally from Northampton, Massachusetts.  I attended Ithaca College, where I studied business and writing.  I graduated summa cum laude and Valedictorian from the School of Business in 2006.  After college, I decided to do something completely different, and I set out for Louisiana where I attended LSU Law School in Baton Rouge.. At LSU Law, I co-founded the International Law Society, and I worked as a publications intern at the LSU Press.  In my third year, I wrote for and edited LSU Law’s annual “Assault and Flattery” comedy show.  That year I was also lucky enough to meet my wife, Elizabeth, who is also a practicing attorney.  In 2010, I graduated law school and moved to Lake Charles where I worked as an associate attorney at The Sanchez Law Firm.. I’m a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association.  In 2017, I was elected President of the SWLA Bar Association Family Law Section.  I am the treasurer of the SWLA Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, and I serve on the Board of Directors for the SWLA Bar Foundation.  I have also received an LLM degree in Taxation from the Graduate Tax Program at Villanova University.

Having an attorney who communicates well and has experience with negotiating is good, but having an attorney you can trust, is paramount.  We don't sugar coat or over promise at the Law Office of John E. Fitz-Gerald.  I am a good listener with 35 years of experience and have represented thousands of clients and whose practice includes Family Law, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Successions, Criminal Law and Personal Injury.   You deserve an attorney who is honest, respectful, and who is dedicated to achieving your goals.  I will aggressively pursue your goals and make my mission, your success.

Erin Abrams is a Partner at The Johnson Firm focused primarily in Domestic Law. She was born and raised in Southern California, where she attended San Diego State University and played Division I Water Polo. Erin completed her Juris Doctorate at the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University, where she was an inaugural member of the Order of the Barristers and served on the Trial Advocacy Board.. Erin is the President of the Family Law Section of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, serves as Secretary on the Executive Council for the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, and is the Secretary for the Family Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Brad A. Guillory is dedicated to his clients. As an experienced attorney, he has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from divorce and custody cases to personal injury death cases. He is a hardworking and passionate litigator who knows how to obtain results for his clients.

Bailey Anderson is an associate attorney with a focus on domestic law. She grew up in southwest Louisiana on a local Christmas tree farm and graduated from Elizabeth High School. Following this, she attended Louisiana Tech University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in English, followed by a Juris Doctorate and Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law School.. While in law school, Bailey served as Senior Articles Editor on the Volume IX Editorial Board of the LSU Journal of Energy Law & Resources and wrote an article published in the journal’s Volume X, Issue 1. She was also a 2020 Tullis Moot Court Quarterfinalist and advanced several rounds in the 2020 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition.. Bailey believes a healthy family unit is the building block to a successful and fulfilling life and chose to work in family law to help others through adoption or to remove themselves from unhealthy or abusive situations. Passionate about her work, she values the opportunity to play a positive, instrumental role in her clients’ lives when they experience hardship and help position them to build a better life for themselves and their children.. In her free time, Bailey enjoys hiking, camping in the mountains, helping on her parent’s farm, and cooking with friends.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lake Charles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lake Charles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lake Charles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lake Charles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lake Charles and surrounding areas.