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Samuel Ross Ducote
also known as Sam Ducote, Samuel Ducote
About Samuel
Biography
Hard-working, honest, and passionate legal advocate. A highly motivated and ethical professional who strives to deliver the best legal representation for every client, every day.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-325 per hour
Contingency
30%-35%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 3 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Location
Ducote Law Firm, LLC
1021 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
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Posted by Nick | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer
Best lawyer around cares and goes above and beyond to make sure u are taken care of
Posted by Christian | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Strategic, Steady, and Highly Capable
Sam Ducote is a highly capable and strategic attorney. He is calm under pressure, well-prepared, and focused on practical results. I have personally trusted him with important legal matters and have seen firsthand the respect he commands in court. I would confidently recommend him to anyone seeking e...
Posted by Blaine | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Sam is very prepared and professional
Sam helped me with a personal injury case and handled the insurance company so I didn’t have to. He was very prepared and professional and worked hard to get me a fair settlement. I would recommend Sam to anyone who needs a lawyer—he will fight for you.
Posted by Darline | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Samuel won’t stop until he wins!
I would recommend this law firm to anyone. Samuel was very thorough. His staff was very thorough. I was very pleasantly pleased with the ending of my business with him in his office.
Posted by Billy Johnwell | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Sam Ducote, Premier Counsel In SELA
Sam is thorough and transparent. He's fighting wholeheartedly to win me custody of my little boy. I am eternally grateful for his efforts and going above and beyond.
Samuel Ross Ducote's Lawyer Endorsements
"Samuel is an incredibly responsive, personable, and hardworking attorney. If you are looking for someone to fight for your interests, hire Samuel."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Board Member, Young Lawyers Section (Elected; 2025–2027 term), Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Managing Attorney, Ducote Law Firm, LLC
2023 - 2023
Staff Attorney, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit
2023 - 2025
Trial Attorney, O'Dowd Law Firm, LLC
2022 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Scofield, Gerard, Pohorelsky, Gallaugher & Landry, LLC
2021 - 2021
Summer Associate (2L), Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, L.L.P.
2021 - 2021
Summer Associate (2L), Keogh, Cox & Wilson, Ltd.
2020 - 2020
Summer Associate (1L), Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, L.L.P.
2020 - 2021
Academic Tutor & Research Assistant for Prof. Lecia Vicente, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
2016 - 2017
Deputy Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (14th JDC)
Associations
2022 - Present
Southwest Louisiana Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Succession of Clark, 24-416 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/19/25), 405 So. 3d 1187
[Affirmed] - Lead Counsel for Appelee {WIN}
Labiche v. Labiche, 24-298, (La. 3 Cir. 07/08/24), - Opinion Not Published in So. Rpt.
[Writ Granted, Trial Court Reversed] - Lead Counsel for Applicant-Relator {WIN}
Education
2022
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2022
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
D.C.L.
2022
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Graduate Certificate - Energy Law & Policy
2018
McNeese State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
LSU LAW Spring 2021 - Course TA with Prof. Lecia Vicente
Louisiana Law of Obligations
Publications
2022
Journal of Civil Law Studies
Journal of Civil Law Studies , Vol. 14, Student Editor
2021
2021
Columbia Law School, THE CLS BLUE SKY BLOG: Posted: 2021-09
Ownership Piercing, with Prof. Lecia Vicente- Research Assistant & Contributor
2021
Ohio State Business Law Journal
Ownership Piercing, with Professor Lecia Vicente, Role: Research Asst./ Contributor
2020
LSU Law - Paul M. Hebert Law Center - News
LSU Law students participating in supply drives for Hurricane Laura victims
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Dr did 2 diff epidurals at same time his fault can I file lawsuit after 20yrs still bad pain
14 Feb 2026
Q&A
I was in an accident and it wasn't my fault will their insurance company be liable to pay if I don't have commercial insurance?
08 Jan 2025
Q&A
Is the house considered community property ?
26 Dec 2024