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How do courts determine the “best interests of the child?”
Cooperation between parents may prove difficult during a divorce. In addition, custody decisions may put parents on edge through the court process. It may help to understand how the court thinks when it comes to deciding custody. One of the standards used by Louisiana...
Business plans serve as a guide during economic change
The economic situation can change greatly during the lifespan of your company. A business plan can help ensure that you adjust to new developments. The Houston Chronicle says that studying the market can be a good business strategy. However, this requires you to...
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Decades of Combined Legal Experience
The Louisiana attorneys of Carleton Shoenfelt & Chapman, have decades of cumulative legal experience and are true trial lawyers. We attend trials regularly and provide the winning edge that effective trial advocacy brings to any legal dispute.
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At Carleton Shoenfelt & Chapman, we promise that an experienced attorney will always be dedicated to your case. However, we often consult with other members of our legal team. Our approach ensures that clients receive the benefits both of single-attorney commitment and the legal knowledge of a larger attorney team with comprehensive experience.
We Know That Reasonable Legal Costs Are Also a Priority
We keep costs low by focusing on the case result from the beginning of each case. By focusing on the outcome, not on increasing the fees and overstaffing cases, we have earned a long-term reputation for cost-effective results. At Carleton Shoenfelt & Chapman, our clients receive our commitment and collaboration at a reasonable cost.