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Stephen C CarletonConstruction Development Attorney in Baton Rouge, LA
Carleton Hebert & Shoenfelt, LLC
Construction DevelopmentEmployment LawInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(225) 442-0441
Address
400 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, US
Professional
About
Stephen C. Carleton is an accomplished trial lawyer based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a rich legal career spanning nearly four decades. Since beginning his practice in 1984, Mr. Carleton has dedicated himself to serving a diverse clientele, including small and large businesses, governmental entities, and individuals. His extensive experience in employment law, personal injury, and insurance claims underscores his commitment to delivering effective legal solutions. A native of Lake Charles, Mr. Carleton began his career in New Orleans, where he honed his skills from 1984 to 1992, before relocating to Baton Rouge, where he has continued to practice since 1994. His vast knowledge encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including oil and gas matters, construction claims, employment disputes, defective product claims, and business debt collection. Mr. Carleton has successfully represented clients in both judge and jury trials across all three federal district courts in Louisiana and in over thirty parishes throughout the state. His advocacy extends to administrative hearings before the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission. Additionally, he has argued cases at the appellate level in multiple Louisiana Courts of Appeal and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. At Carleton Hebert & Shoenfelt, LLC, Mr. Carleton’s dedication to his clients is evident, as he and his staff work diligently to provide personalized legal representation tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
1984 Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center JD 1981 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College B.A.,
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2022 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2021 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2021 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2020 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2020 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Associations
2009 - Present Baton Rouge Bar Association Education Committee
Speaking
2015 Succession, Ethics, Professionalism Seminar Basic Succession Law 2014 Professionalism Ethics End of Year Seminar Professionalism
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026