Lawyer John B. Shortess, graduated from Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1991 Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, Certificate in Environmental Law, 1999, is now employed by Phelps Dunbar LLP at II City Plaza 400 Convention Street, Suite 1100 P.O. Box 4412 Baton Rouge, LA 70821.

While being a member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations., John B. Shortess is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John B. Shortess as your lawyer, you should consider whether John B. Shortess 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 John B. Shortess has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John B. Shortess'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.

John B. Shortess has been admitted in 1999, Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Environmental; Regulatory Compliance; Toxic Tort Litigation.

John B. Shortess's college and law school education includes Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1991, Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, Certificate in Environmental Law, 1999. Other biographical background includes Phi Delta Phi. Member, Tulane Environmental Law Journal, 1997-1998.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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