James Edward Sudduth III
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James Edward Sudduth III
Biography
James E. Sudduth, III is the founder and driving force behind Sudduth and Associates, LLC. As a Lake Charles native, he witnessed the lack of growth and direction present in his beloved city and decided to become the force of change the city needed. James knew that to accomplish this goal he would have to temporarily relocate to Baton Rouge. After law school, James returned home to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s office, and during his tenure he was promoted to Misdemeanor Section Chief. When offered a second promotion to the Felony Division, James declined stating that he was being called to serve the public in a different arena. “At the end of the end of the day it isn’t about the amount of money you bring home or the prestige attached to your name; rather it is the satisfaction of a job well done and knowing that despite your limited resources you have accomplished the near impossible. It is about making a difference in people’s lives and having the desire to serve them when no one else will. This is what it means to be a true servant to the public.”
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Currently only accepting contingency fees for employment and personal injury litigation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Misdemeanor Section Chief Calcasieu Pash District Attorney's Office
Year: 2014 - 2015
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Assistant District Attorney Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office
Year: 2013 - 2015
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Professional Associations
Albert Tate Inn of Court (2014 - Current)
Dean Henry George McMahon Inn of Court (2013 - 2014)
St. Thomas More Society (2013 - Current)
Southwest Louisiana Bar Association (2013 - Current)
Louisiana State Bar Association (2013 - Current)
American Bar Association (2013 - Current)
American Society of Legal Advocates (2017 - Current)
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (2016 - Current)
American Law Society (2016 - Current)
National Employment Lawyers Association (2016 - Current)
American Association for Justice (2016 - Current)
Texas State Bar Association (2014 - Current)
Awards
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Top 40 under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates 2017.0
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Top 40 under 40
The National Trial Lawyers 2017.0
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Top 10 under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2016.0
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Top 10 under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2017.0
Education
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge B.S. (2009) | Finance
Year: 2005 - 2009
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge J.D. (2013)
Year: 2010 - 2013
Speaking Engagements
DWI and Expungement Speech, Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association Conference, L'auberge du Lac Casino-Lake Charles, Louisiana, April 15, 2016, Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association, On April 15, 2016, James Sudduth III gave a talk to the Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association, at L'auberge du Lac Casino, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. During this speech, Mr. Sudduth discusses DWI convictions, as well raising awareness to probation officers in Louisiana about how to address offenders when it comes to expungements and 894s.
DWI and Expungement Speech, Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association Conference, L'auberge du Lac Casino-Lake Charles, Louisiana, April 15, 2016, Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association, On April 15, 2016, James Sudduth III gave a talk to the Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association, at L'auberge du Lac Casino, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. During this speech, Mr. Sudduth discusses DWI convictions, as well raising awareness to probation officers in Louisiana about how to address offenders when it comes to expungements and 894s.
Websites
https://saa.legal
Sudduth & Associates
Sudduth & Associates, LLC
1109 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 419-0507