Seth T. Mansfield
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Biography
Seth joined Mansfield Melancon after practicing with two of Lafayette's preeminent law firms. Seth joined Mansfield Melancon to pursue the firm's goal of understanding a client's wishes while efficiently and aggressively pursuing the most favorable result.
After receiving his J.D. from LSU, Seth accumulated experience in Personal Injury Litigation, Property Damage Litigation, Insurance Defense, Coverage Litigation, and Commercial Litigation and Transactions (including Collections, Corporate Organizational Work, Contract/Lease Preparation, Mergers, and Acquisitions). Seth has appeared before various Louisiana administrative agencies (including Louisiana's Office of Workers' Compensation), 20+ Louisiana Judicial District Courts, several Louisiana Appellate Courts, the U.S. District Courts in Louisiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Before practicing law, Seth attended LSU and UL Lafayette (B.S. 2006). While earning a Master’s from Univ. of Cincinnati (M.S. 2009), he worked as a commissioned patrol deputy with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.
Seth is an active member of Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers, where he participates in Counsel of Call, Pro Bono Protective Orders, and the Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP) Program. He has been awarded the Louisiana State Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award (2016), the Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Award (2014), the Louisiana State Bar Association Pro Bono Century Award (2014-2016), and the Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers Outstanding Attorney Award (2013-2019).
Seth has also been recognized by his peers as a "Top Lawyer" in Commercial Litigation (2019, 2020), Corporate Law (2020), and Workers' Compensation Law (2017).
Seth's wide-ranging experiences provide him with the ability to develop a clear result-oriented vision for his clients, and Seth provides each of his client's with trusted legal counsel, personal attention, and aggressive advocacy.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Collections
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Workers' Compensation
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Attorney NeunerPate
Year: 2012 - 2018
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Attorney Becker & Hebert
Year: 2018 - 2020
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Attorney Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick
Year: 2020 - Current
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Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association # 34657 Member (Current)
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers (2012 - Current)
Awards
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Top Lawyer (Workers' Compensation Law)
Acadiana Profile 2019.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2014.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2013.0
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Pro Bono Century Award
Louisiana State Bar Association 2014.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2015.0
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Pro Bono Century Award
Louisiana State Bar Association 2015.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2016.0
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Pro Bono Century Award
Louisiana State Bar Association 2016.0
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Pro Bono Publico Award
Louisiana State Bar Association 2016.0
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Young Lawyer Division Pro Bono Award
Louisiana State Bar Association 2014.0
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Top Lawyer (Corporate Law)
Acadiana Profile 2020.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2019.0
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Top Lawyer (Commercial Litigation)
Acadiana Profile 2019.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2018.0
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Outstanding Attorney Award
Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers 2017.0
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Top Lawyer (Workers' Compensation Law)
Acadiana Profile 2017.0
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Top Lawyer (Commercial Litigation)
Acadiana Profile 2020.0
Education
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Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University J.D. (2012)
Year: 2009 - 2012
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University of Cincinnati M.S. (2009) | Criminal Justice
Year: 2009
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University of Louisiana - Lafayette B.S. (2006) | Criminal Justice
Year: 2006
Websites
https://www.mansfieldmelancon.com
www.MansfieldMelancon.com
Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick
1921 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 203, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 739-9109