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Jacques C MestayerContracts & Agreements Attorney in Lafayette, LA
Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier, Mcelligott, Fontenot, Gideon & Edwards, Llp
Contracts & AgreementsBusiness LitigationGeneral PracticePersonal InjuryRail
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**Jacques C. Mestayer** **Location:** Lafayette, LA **Firm:** Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier, McElligott, Fontenot, Gideon & Edwards, LLP **Practice Areas:** Business Litigation, General Practice, Personal Injury, Rail Jacques C. Mestayer is a distinguished attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana, known for his expertise in business litigation, general practice, personal injury, and railroad defense. A proud native of Lafayette, Jacques completed his secondary education at Lafayette High School before pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he graduated in 2011. During his time at LSU, he was recognized for his academic excellence and leadership as a member of the Society of Rucks Fellows, the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and through his volunteer work with the Boys and Girls Club of Baton Rouge and Acadiana. Jacques continued his legal education at the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, earning his Juris Doctor degree cum laude. While in law school, he was a Senior Associate on the Louisiana Law Review and actively participated in the Public Interest Law Society. His scholarly contributions culminated in the publication of his article, “Saving Sportsman’s Paradise: Article 450 & Declaring Ownership of Submerged Lands in Louisiana,” which received the prestigious Henri Capitant Distinction for Best Article on a Civil Law Topic in Volume 76 of the Louisiana Law Review. Admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and U.S. District Courts in Louisiana, Jacques joined Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier, McElligott, Fontenot, Gideon & Edwards, LLP in 2016. He is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to his clients, utilizing his extensive knowledge in commercial and casualty litigation, contractual matters, and personal injury cases. With a commitment to justice and a deep understanding of Louisiana’s legal landscape, Jacques Mestayer is a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses alike.
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2016 Louisiana State University JD - Juris Doctor
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2016 - Present Louisiana State Bar Association Member 2016 - Present Lafayette Bar Association Member 2016 - Present Federal Bar Association Member
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