Lawyer Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.), graduated from University of Oklahoma, B.S., 1962 Louisiana State University, J.D., 1967, is now employed by The Smitherman Law Firm, L.C. at 8570 Business Park Drive, Suite 100 Shreveport, LA 71105.

While being a member of Shreveport (Secretary-Treasurer, 1972; President, Young Lawyers Section, 1974), Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; Louisiana State Law Institute; Tax and Estate Planning Council of Shreveport., Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.) is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.) as your lawyer, you should consider whether Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.) 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 Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.) has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.)'s office is located at Shreveport, 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.

Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.) has been admitted in 1967, Louisiana. His or her practice areas include Real Estate; Business and Commercial Law; Wills, Trusts and Estates.

Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., (P.L.C.)'s college and law school education includes University of Oklahoma, B.S., 1962, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1967. Other biographical background includes Phi Delta Phi (Vice President, 1967). Vice President, Louisiana State University School of Law, 1967. Outstanding Young Man of Shreveport and Louisiana, Louisiana Jaycees, 1975. President, Ark-La-Tex Tax Institute, 1978. Member, Board of Directors and Vice President, Shreveport-Bossier Bank Counsel Group, 1985-1988. Recipient, Hall of Fame Award, National Association of Pipe Coating Applicators, 2003. Vice President, 2008 and President Elect, 2009-2010, Rotary Club of Shreveport.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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