Lawyer Alton E. Bayard, III, graduated from Louisiana State University, B.S., 1975 Louisiana State University, J.D., 1976; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., Taxation, 1980, is now employed by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC at 450 Laurel Street, Chase Tower North, 20th Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70801.

While being a member of Bar Fellowship: The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel., Alton E. Bayard, III is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Alton E. Bayard, III as your lawyer, you should consider whether Alton E. Bayard, III offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Alton E. Bayard, III has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Alton E. Bayard, III's office is located at Baton Rouge, LA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Alton E. Bayard, III has been admitted in 1977, Louisiana;. His or her practice areas include Taxation, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Trust Law, Business Law, Employee Benefits.

Alton E. Bayard, III's college and law school education includes Louisiana State University, B.S., 1975, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1976; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., Taxation, 1980. Other biographical background includes Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, since 1996; Louisiana Super Lawyers, since 2007. Co-Chair, Baton Rouge Estate and Business Planning Council. Recent Presentations: "Estate Tax Changes and Planning," The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, June 2010; "Estate Tax... Where Are We Now?" Baton Rouge Estate and Business Planning Council, April 2010; "Estate Planning: Back to Basics," Louisiana State Bar Association seminar, March 2010. Fellow: The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. (Board Certified Tax Law Specialist and Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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