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Find Civil Litigation Lawyers Near You in Lafayette, LA
Directory of civil litigation lawyers in Lafayette, Louisiana. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Lafayette, LA
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Showing 19 civil litigation lawyers in Lafayette, LA
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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
1901 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 223-9925 onmyside.com
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
2505 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 573-2022 getgordon.com
Broussard, David & Moroux
557 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2323 bdm.law
O'Pry Law Firm
2014 W Pinhook Rd Suite 507, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 236-6779 oprylaw.com
Chaz Roberts Law
100 Magnate Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 504-3202 chazrobertslaw.com
Kenny Habetz Injury Law Lafayette
110 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 101, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 427-8186 gokenny.com
Brandt & Sherman, LLP
111 Mercury St, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 603-2051 brandtsherman.com
Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards, LLC
556 Jefferson St STE 500, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 291-4878 wrightroy.com
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
1245 Camellia Blvd Suite 102, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 222-3160 dudleydebosier.com
Law Offices: Matt & Allen
1026 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1000 mattandallen.com
Precht Law Firm
900 S College Rd UNIT 100, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 201-9119 prechtlawfirm.com
Gaar Law Firm
114 Representative Row, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 233-3185 gaarlaw.com
The Law Offices of Blaine Barrilleaux
1235 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 989-1212 barrilleauxlaw.com
Fussell & Colligan Law
1540 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 205-2636 fussellcolligan.com
Christopher Trahan, Attorney at Law
1302 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-6999 trahanlaw.com
Keaty & Tilly, LLC
2701 Johnston St Suite 307, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 347-8995 keatyandtilly.com
Beal & Hebert LLC
210 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 991-6263 bealhebert.com
Frederick Law Firm
317 E University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5143 fredericklawfirm.com
Hightower Law Firm
1019 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-0555 hightowerlawla.com
Civil litigation lawyers in Lafayette Louisiana handle disputes between individuals and businesses that do not involve criminal charges. Common cases include contract disagreements property boundary conflicts and personal injury claims. Louisiana follows a unique civil law system based on the Napoleonic Code which can affect how evidence and legal arguments are presented in court.
What Does a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Lafayette Cost?
Civil litigation lawyer fees in Lafayette Louisiana typically range from 200 to 400 dollars per hour for experienced attorneys. Some lawyers offer contingency fee arrangements where they take a percentage of any settlement usually 33 to 40 percent. Flat fees for simple contract reviews or demand letters may start at 500 to 1500 dollars. Costs vary greatly based on case complexity and court location. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file a civil lawsuit in Lafayette Louisiana?
Louisiana has a one year prescriptive period for most personal injury and property damage claims under Civil Code article 3492. Contract disputes typically have a 10 year prescriptive period for written contracts and three years for oral contracts. These deadlines are strict so you should consult a lawyer promptly.
What types of cases do civil litigation lawyers handle in Lafayette?
They handle breach of contract business disputes real estate conflicts personal injury claims and succession or inheritance matters. Lafayette lawyers also deal with oil and gas lease disputes and construction defect cases common in the region.
How does Louisiana civil law differ from other states?
Louisiana is the only state that follows a civil law system based on the Napoleonic Code rather than English common law. This means judges rely more on written statutes than on past court decisions. The concept of fault and liability can also differ especially in comparative fault and solidary liability rules.
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