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Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle is a personal injury attorney at Stutes & Lavergne in Lake Charles, LA. A lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana, Jeanette focuses her practice exclusively on helping people who have been injured in serious accidents, including automobile, truck, and work-related incidents. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and also handles complex bad-faith claims against insurance companies. Jeanette graduated with honors from LSU Law and is a dedicated member of the SWLA community, committed to fighting for the compensation her clients deserve.
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Jody Lavergne is a partner at Stutes & Lavergne and a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana. He focuses his practice exclusively on helping people who have been seriously injured, handling claims for automobile, truck, industrial, and offshore accidents. Jody also represents injured workers in their workers' compensation claims. A graduate of the LSU Law Center and a former adjunct business law professor at McNeese State University, Jody is dedicated to fighting for the SWLA community.
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Deil J. LaLande is a personal injury attorney at Stutes & Lavergne in Lake Charles, LA. A proud McNeese alumnus, he represents clients in claims related to personal injury, property damage, and medical malpractice. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star" in Louisiana for multiple consecutive years. Deil received his Juris Doctor from Loyola New Orleans College of Law, where he was President of the Student Bar Association. He is a passionate advocate dedicated to serving the SWLA community.
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Meet the dedicated personal injury attorneys at Stutes & Lavergne. Jody Lavergne, Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle, and Deil J. LaLande are experienced litigators committed to serving the Southwest Louisiana community. Our team handles complex claims including car wrecks, 18-wheeler accidents, industrial accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. As lifelong residents of SWLA, we are proud to provide trusted, professional legal representation to our neighbors. If you've been injured, our team is here to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Meet the Stutes & Lavergne personal injury team. As lifelong residents of Southwest Louisiana, Jody Lavergne, Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle, and Deil J. LaLande are more than just your attorneys—they're your neighbors. They are passionately committed to fighting for the SWLA community, providing trusted legal representation for car wrecks, industrial accidents, and wrongful death claims.
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When you're facing a serious injury, you need a powerful legal team. Jody Lavergne, Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle, and Deil J. LaLande lead the personal injury division at Stutes & Lavergne, specializing in complex litigation. From 18-wheeler accidents and medical malpractice to insurance bad faith claims, our attorneys have the experience to fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
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Matt Trahan is an associate attorney at Stutes & Lavergne and a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana. After graduating from LSU Law Center, he returned to Lake Charles to begin his legal career. Matt dedicates the majority of his practice to tax and commercial litigation, while also assisting clients with general business law, estate planning, and successions. He is an active member of the Young Lawyers Section of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association and is committed to serving the SWLA community.
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Russell "Russ" J. Stutes, III is an associate attorney at Stutes & Lavergne. A native of Lake Charles, Russ earned both his B.S. in Accounting and his J.D. from Louisiana State University. He dedicates the majority of his practice to tax and commercial litigation, and also assists clients with general business law, estate planning, and successions. Russ is an active member of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section and is committed to serving the SWLA community where he was raised.
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Shelley Bouillion is an attorney at Stutes & Lavergne and a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. She focuses her practice on estate planning, wills, trusts, successions, and estate administration. She also handles business organization and related matters. Shelley first joined the firm as a paralegal before earning her J.D. from LSU Law. She has been repeatedly selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and is dedicated to serving the SWLA community with their planning and business needs.
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Meet the business, real estate, and estate planning team at Stutes & Lavergne. Managing Partner Rusty Stutes, along with attorneys Shelley Bouillion, Russ Stutes, and Matt Trahan, provide comprehensive legal counsel to Southwest Louisiana. Our team is equipped to handle complex matters including real estate closings, business law, commercial litigation, tax law, successions, and estate planning. Whether you are starting a business or protecting your family's future, our attorneys have the expertise to guide you.
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