Lawyer Paul S. West, graduated from Louisiana State University (B.A., 1977; M.B.A., 2005) Louisiana State University, J.D., 1980, is now employed by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC at Chase Tower North 450 Laurel Street, 20th Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70825.

While being a member of Baton Rouge (Board of Directors, Director, 1989-1997, President, 1998-2000), Louisiana State (Member, House of Delegates, Board of Governors Bar Governance and CLE Committee) and American Bar Associations; International Association of Gaming Advisors (President)., Paul S. West is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Paul S. West as your lawyer, you should consider whether Paul S. West 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 Paul S. West has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Paul S. West'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.

Paul S. West has been admitted in 1980, Louisiana; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Gaming Law; Commercial Law; Litigation; Consumer Finance Litigation.

Paul S. West's college and law school education includes Louisiana State University (B.A., 1977; M.B.A., 2005), Louisiana State University, J.D., 1980. Other biographical background includes Delta Theta Phi; Phi Kappa Phi. Named: "1992 Outstanding Young Lawyer of Louisiana" by Young Lawyers Section, Louisiana State Bar Association; "Best Lawyers in America," since 1995. Listed: Chambers USA, Gaming and Licensing (2010); Chambers Global in Gaming and Gambling (2010); Louisiana Super Lawyer in Gaming (2010, 2011). Member, Louisiana Law Review, 1978-1979. Co-author: "Problem Gamblers Pose Problems for Casinos: A Roundtable Discussion," Gaming Law Review and Economics, Vol. 14, No. 2 (2010); "Powers of Local Government Project Regulations: A Review of the St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Gaming Case (St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc. v. The Riverboat Gaming Commission, et al," Passenger Vessel News, Vol. 6, No. 4 (2001). Author: "Gaming Companies on the Brink? Cut the Surprises, Increase the Chances," Casino Journal (December 2008); "Ten Year Acquisitive Prescription: Good Faith and Interruption (Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Levee District v. S.D. Hunter Foundation)," Louisiana Law Review, Vol. 39, 1979; "Powers of Local Government in Riverboat Project Regulations: A Review of the St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Gaming Case," Passenger Vessel News, Vol. 6, No. 4. Numerous speaking engagements at IAGA conferences, G2E, Southern Gaming Summit, ABA seminars and similar venues. Fellow: Louisiana Bar.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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