Samuel Ross Ducote

Samuel Ross Ducote

also known as Sam Ducote, Samuel Ducote

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 3 years

Litigation Lawyer at Lake Charles, LA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Business

3615 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

3 years | 112 cases

70%
Probate 25%

3 years | 62 cases

25%
Business 5%

3 years | 24 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 3 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2022

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Ducote Law Firm, LLC

3615 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70607

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Samuel Ross Ducote's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Jared | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Samuel has superior work ethic!

Samuel is an exceptionally hardworking attorney who is dedicated to his clients and their cases. Samuel’s work ethic is top tier. He will put in countless hours of his time to ensure he knows exactly what is going on regarding your particular case. I highly recommend Samuel for your litigation needs!...

Posted by Chase | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Amazing Attorney and Person!

I can’t say enough great things about Samuel Ducote and his team. Samuel is not only an incredibly smart and thorough attorney, but also a genuinely kind and caring person. He went above and beyond for me during one of the toughest times in my life — fighting for me not just as a client, but as a fri...end, a family member, and a deserving father. His dedication, compassion, and attention to detail are unmatched. Samuel and his staff truly care about the people they represent, and that shows in everything they do. I’ll always be grateful for their support and the way they treated me with such respect and understanding. If you need an attorney who is brilliant, trustworthy, and truly invested in his clients, Samuel Ducote is the one you want in your corner.

Posted by Darren | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Samuel has a sharp legal mind

I am extremely impressed with Samuel's legal expertise. He possesses a remarkably sharp legal mind and has been managing several of my legal matters with great skill. I have complete confidence in his ability to litigate effectively and resolve these issues on my behalf. I'm truly grateful to have fo...und him.

Posted by Denise | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney Sam Ducote Great Attorney!

Having family problems with sister stealing elderly mothers money while mother still alive. It is sad that a family member would do such a thing especially when there was just the two of us. We are still in the courts. Attorney Sam Ducote has been handling my case for 2 yrs now. There has been a few... unforeseen bumps in the road with the court system. I trust that the courts will see what is right because Attorney Sam Ducote has everything that can be prepared, prepared. He is a good trustworthy man with high integrity. I highly recommend anyone needing an attorney to seek Attorney Sam Ducote.

Posted by Randy | May 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thorough & Beyond Capable

Sam represented our family with outstanding professionalism. His communication skills are excellent and kept us informed throughout this time. He was very prepared and thorough at trial. He will fight for you, and without hesitation, I recommend Sam to my closest friends and family.

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Samuel Ross Ducote's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Guidry

Commercial real estate lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

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 Association

Member

2022 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2022 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sucession of Victor Preston Clark III, 24-416 (La. Cir. 3 02/25/2025) ____ So.3d____.

Affirmed

Labiche v. Labiche, 24-298, (La. 3 Cir. 07/08/24), - Opinion Not Published in So. Rpt.

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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

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