
Local Counsel
Lake Charles Attorneys You Can Trust
For those law firms and attorneys that are either out of state or even within Louisiana but not in the Southwest Louisiana region the importance of local counsel cannot be understated. Both Lake Charles and the Southwest Louisiana region have a unique and fascinating history. The families that are rooted here have been here for, in most cases, generations with deep ties to their communities, family, and friends. We at Sudduth & Associates, LLC stand behind our slogan of “Name You Know, Attorneys You Trust” a slogan that is never more impactful than when discussing the importance of local counsel.
Our roots as a firm in both Lake Charles with Lake Charles attorneys and Southwest Louisiana are both storied and deep. We invite you to peruse our website specifically the About Us section to see more for yourself about our history in the Lake Charles area.
One of the areas of practice that as a firm we have enjoyed is helping other peers and colleagues in the legal field by guiding them through the intricacies of Louisiana law or even the intricacies of legal practice in southwest Louisiana and Lake Charles. We have assisted attorneys and firms both in state and out of state as their Lake Charles local counsel, Calcasieu Parish local counsel, or co-counsel depending on the case and the needs of our colleagues.
If you find yourself needing an experienced and respected hand to guide you through the legal system in both Southwest Louisiana or Lake Charles specifically we are happy to speak with you to see how our team can help yours. Contact us today online or call us at 1-833-SUDDUTH.

The Advantage of a Former Prosecutor on Your Side Client Reviews
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I felt very at ease speaking with James. He listened, took detailed notes and asked for clarification where he felt it was required. Secondly, he gave me some excellent advice regarding my situation, both legal and also mediation.- Former Client
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Thank you for saving my future and giving back hope when I was feeling hopeless. James Sudduth and Kourtney Kech are my dream team!!- Kari P.
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These guys are thorough, competent, confident, knowledgable, and so much more. This is a law firm that cares about what they're doing. Highly recommended, and respected. Thank you!- Dakota J.
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He was a perfect mix of humble and confident. He was able to take my case that I had no hope for and get an outcome that was better than I could've ever anticipated. I am so thankful for him and his entire staff.- Former Client
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Throughout the entire ordeal, James could not have been more professional, courteous and knowledgeable regarding my employment issue. He was prompt with his responses and could not have shown more compassion for the issue.- Former Client
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If having someone on your side that gives a 110% and delivers a quality product is important, then James Sudduth III comes with my highest personal recommendation.- Chris
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James & his caring team of professionals are a cut above the rest. They truly care about the legal issues I face, and aren't just 'going through the motions.' It's been a tremendous help during this transitional period in my life to have Jame- Ashley
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Mr. Sudduth exhibits genuine concern for my situation, and he worked with me to bring my case to a positive outcome. I was really impressed that he was willing to travel 2 hours in each direction to file my paperwork in the appropriate courthouse.- Dennis
