Partner at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden; M. Scott Ogden Jr. routinely handles legal issues related to family law, business issues, estate and probate and personal injury. A thoughtful, intelligent attorney, Mr. Ogden is known for his knowledge and heart as he navigates legal issues that are often sensitive and emotional for his clients in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana State University, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude in 2015 from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While in law school, he was in the top 25 percent of his class for four semesters, earning him the title of chancellor’s scholar, and was also a Paul M. Hebert Scholar twice after working up to the top 10 percent of his class.
Ogden continued his education through Harvard University's HBX business proram in 2018-2019.
Mr. Ogden is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2018-2020 in the field of Family Law. Mr. Ogden has also been named one of the 10 best attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2017-2020), the top 10 attorneys under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2016-2019) and one of the top 10 family law attorneys by Attorney and Practice Magazine (2018-2020).
Mr. Ogden devotes all of his practice to litigation, and he routinely handles divorce, custody, property division, relocation, , and child or spousal support. He has practices primarily family law since licensing in 2015, and has been a partner at FCO since early 2018.
Before joining Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, Scott acted as an LLC member at Sudduth and Associates, LLC. Ogden also worked for the Honorable John deGravelles in the United States District Court. Other work experience includes the law firms of deGravelles, Palmintier, Halthaus and Fruge; Keogh, Cox and Wilson; and for the Orleans Parish Public Defenders office, where he contributed over 400 pro bono hours.
Practice areas
Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Partition of Community Property, and Adoption 100% of practice devoted to litigation
6 years, 250 cases
Successions and Probate
6 years
Business start up, business dispute resolution, and buying/selling of businesses or business interest.
4 years
6 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 2015 | 07/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 13 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | American Institute of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
| 10 Best Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 10 Best Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 10 Family Law Attorneys | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| Cum Laude | Paul M. Hebert Law Center | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden | 2018 - Present |
| Partner | Sudduth & Associates, LLC | 2015 - Present |
| Owner | M. Scott Ogden Attorney at Law, LLC | 2015 - Present |
| Law Clerk | DeGravelles, Palmintier, Halthaus & Fruge | 2014 - 2015 |
| Law Clerk | District Court Judge Johnny DeGravelles | 2014 - 2015 |
| Law Clerk | Keogh, Cox, and Wilson | 2013 - 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk | Richard Bankston Attorney at Law | 2013 - 2013 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SWLA Young Lawyers Board | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
| SWLBA | N/A | 2015 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Publishing | Digest, McDonald v.Chicago, 130 S. Ct. 3020 | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NBI Probate from A-Z CLE | Probate A-Z | 2017 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Father granted ex parte emergency custody of son | Ex Parte Emergency Custody Granted |
| Relocation | success |
| Mother Granted Sole Custody and Right to Relocate to South Carolina | Sole Custody & Relocation Granted |
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Alyson Antoon, Family Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is knowledgeable, personable, and great to work with. He truly cares about his clients and works to resolve their issues quickly and efficiently.
Alvin Hunt, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott and I have worked several cases together and his input and legal insight has been extremely beneficial to reach positive outcomes for our clients. An excellent attorney.
John Mineo, Family Attorney on Aug 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Ogden demonstrates a great deal of knowledge and skill in any and all legal proceedings. He enters every proceeding with the poise of a great litigator, who will stop at nothing to obtain success for his clients. If victory is achievable, Mr. Ogden will find a way to obtain it.
Scott Mansfield, Family Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott is a talented lawyer with expertise in family law. I highly recommend Scott to any prospective client.
Alyson Antoon, Family Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is knowledgeable, personable, and great to work with. He truly cares about his clients and works to resolve their issues quickly and efficiently.
Cody Vidrine, Family Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dustan Abshire, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Ogden, as he is an outstanding attorney, who will zealously advocate for his clients and most important an honest and respectable man.
Brant Mayer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Ogden. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Brad Cranmer, Family Attorney on May 10, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Ogden is a compassionate and zealous advocate for his clients. Not only is he knowledgable in law, he is a great orator and a superior advocate; especially in the court room. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Ogden as opposing counsel. He is prepared and very professional. I'd highly recommend Mr. Ogden based on my experiences with him.
Patricia Manetsch, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a very caring and diligent attorney and friend. I have personally worked with him as opposing counsel and have seen the great lengths he takes to advocate for his clients. He is thorough and compassionate. I highly recommend him.
James Sudduth, Family Attorney on Jan 21, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Scott is one of the most caring attorneys I have ever met. His clients' concerns become his concerns. This makes him an exceedingly good attorney for his clients, not to mention that he is genuinely concerned about getting results for his clients and will work hard to get them. I would recommend him to anybody looking for an attorney to care about them.
Alvin Hunt, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott and I have worked several cases together and his input and legal insight has been extremely beneficial to reach positive outcomes for our clients. An excellent attorney.
Andrew Rebennack, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Ogden, as he is an upstanding and honest person, a zealous advocate, and a compassionate individual.
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