Catherine Stagg has assisted thousands of individuals and families since she was admitted to the practice of law in 1977. She takes her obligations as a "Counselor at Law" just as seriously as her advocacy role as an "Attorney at Law."
Since 1977, Ms. Stagg has worked almost exclusively in public interest law firms and agencies or as a self-employed sole practitioner, representing real people with real problems. As a new attorney, she was taught what she calls the No. 1 lesson that many lawyers never learn — to always ask what the client wants. Toward that goal, Ms. Stagg conducts a "legal checkup," taking time with each client to understand and problem-solve the legal issue at hand and to address any other legal matters on the horizon.
Catherine Stagg concentrates her practice in Social Security Disability (SSD and SSI), family and juvenile law and criminal defense. She can also counsel and represent clients in many areas of law, including immigration, wills and successions, employment discrimination and civil rights.
Local Roots and Long Experience
Ms. Stagg graduated from Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana, in 1972, left to see the world and eventually came full circle back to Calcasieu Parish. She has operated her own law firm, Catherine L. Stagg, Attorney at Law, L.L.C., in Lake Charles since 2006. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts of Louisiana, and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).
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Chat withState: Louisiana
Acquired: 1977
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
716 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
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Posted by Russell | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I found Catherine (Ms. Staggs) to be very professional..Ms.. Staggs, listens to your concerns, very attentive. Ms Staggs answers any and all questions, never a sarcastic comment from her. She is very knowledgeable in her role as a family attorney. Catherine is a go getter, stands her ground in t...
Posted by Don | September 7, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Catherine Stagg is a member of the Disabilities Assistance Network. When a family member who has a disability became justice involved, Ms. Stagg was very responsive. I received a reply to my inquiry within minutes. Her initial consultation was very helpful and reassuring.
Posted by Maggie Nelson | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Catherine did my husbands succession recently. She was very helpful before I filed. She answered all of my question, even the ones that I was afraid sounded stupid. She returned all of my texts quickly and the succession went through smoothly. All of the paperwork was correct the first time. I'...
Posted by Leann | November 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mrs. Stagg has held our hands though the very difficult process of adoption. I can not stress enough how helpful this attorney is!!!! We are a family of 6 and do not have a ton of wealth but but she worked with us!! Caring, selfless, concerned, wonderful are not the typical words you hear ...
Posted by Summer | November 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
As my personal attorney for more than 10 years, both in my personal and professional life, I could not be more pleased with her! A dedicated supporter and fighter for the "common everyday blue-collar" American, she has proved herself time and time again. She has always been very thorough, careful to ...
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Stagg over the past 5 years. She is always willing to help and is truly a great person. She practices law with integrity and is dedicated to upholding the law and providing zealous representation to her clients."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Reprimand With Probation issued in LA, 2017
updated on 06/08/2018Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“This was regarding a dispute from 2008. A consent agreement was made in order to finally resolve the matter as inexpensively as possible.”
2016
Top Lawyer, Acadiana Profile Magazine
2015
10:1 Blackstone Award, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2006 - Present
Owner, Stagg Law Office
2012 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2001 - Present
Southwest Louisiana Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
SW LA Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1980 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
1977 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
Charges Dismissed
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
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