James E. Sudduth III
Sudduth & Associates, LLC 1109 Pithon St Lake Charles, LA 70601-5245 Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense, Family Law call (337) 480-0101 fax (337) 419-0507 email Intake@saa.legal visit website
Biographical Information
A Lake Charles native, Attorney James E. Sudduth, III is passionate about helping those involved in legal matters. His calling is to make a difference in people’s lives. He founded Sudduth & Associates, LLC with the goal of providing high-quality legal representation for individuals who have found themselves in tough spots. Attorney Sudduth is a former prosecutor, and he uses his knowledge and skills gained from arguing on both sides of the court to work toward favorable outcomes for his clients.
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2014 | 03/07/2021 |
| LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 2013 | 02/07/2021 |
Education
| Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD – Juris Doctor | 2013 |
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| Louisiana State University | BS – Bachelor of Science | 2010 |
Professional Experience
Owner at Sudduth & Associates, LLC
Honors & Awards
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
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| Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2016 |
| Ira S. Flory Trial Advocacy Competition – 1st Place | Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University | 2012 |
Professional Associations
| Sowela Foundation Board | Board Member | 2016 – Present |
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| Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Lake Charles | Alternate Member | 2016 – Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 2014 – Present |
| Southwest Louisiana Law Center | Board Member | 2014 – Present |
| Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Member | 2013 – Present |
Verdicts & Settlements
| Lehman v. D’Albor and The City of Jennings, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 150035 | In Progress (Motion to Dismiss – Denied) |
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| Sudduth v. Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
Speaking Engagements
| Nuts and Bolts of Solo Practice | How To Start a Solo Practice | 2016 |
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| 2016 LMPOA Conference | DWI – 894 | 2016 |
| CLE | Search and Seizure Law | 2014 |
Publications
| National Business Institute: Human Resource Law From Start to Finish | Wage and Benefit Issues | 2018 |
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