James Morgan Field III

James Morgan Field III

also known as Morgan Field

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 13 years

Probate Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Litigation ... +4 more

6161 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Focused on Louisiana successions, including uncontested and contested matters. I help transfer property, resolve title and heirship issues, and keep estates moving efficiently. I also handle will contests, creditor issues, and disputes among heirs.

40%
Estate Planning 25%

I create estate plans that work in the real world. This includes wills, powers of attorney, and planning tailored to Louisiana law, with a focus on avoiding title issues, tax problems, and confusion among heirs.

25%
Litigation 20%

I handle estate and succession litigation, including will contests, heirship disputes, creditor claims, and property issues. I represent clients in trial and appellate courts, including before the Louisiana Supreme Court.

20%
Trusts 5%

I assist with trust planning when appropriate and ensure it aligns with Louisiana law. I also handle trust administration and disputes when issues arise.

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

I prepare wills and related directives designed to work under Louisiana law and hold up if challenged. I also handle disputes involving validity, interpretation, and enforcement.

5%
Power of Attorney 3%

I prepare and review powers of attorney and handle disputes involving misuse or overreach. These issues often arise in succession matters and require careful legal and factual analysis.

3%
Elder Law 2%

I advise on elder law issues tied to estate planning and succession, including capacity concerns, financial exploitation, and protection of vulnerable individuals, often in connection with estate disputes.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 13 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Field Law, LLC

6161 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-4119

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James Morgan Field III's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Quick and easy.

My wife and I were leaving the country for a vacation without our eight year old daughter. Morgan made sure our Wills were up-to-date and that we had extra copies of our powers of attorney to stick in our suitcase. He also recommended a special document so my mother-in-law could make decisions in cas...e of an emergency with our daughter. It was quick and easy.

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James Morgan Field III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Day

Probate lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Mr. Field. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience in estate planning, trusts, and many other areas of the law."

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Thea Scott

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Morgan has helped people from all backgrounds with their Estate Plans and Successions. He works quickly and efficiently to save his clients time and money. Call Morgan to get it done right."

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Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Field Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Baton Rouge Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Allen v. Brown, 404 So. 3d 47

Client successfully had claims dismissed as abandoned, eliminating the lawsuit and preventing further disruption to the succession and related estate matters.

In re Succession of Brown, 391 So. 3d 703

Client successfully defended the succession and had the claimant’s attempt to assert heirship and challenge the estate dismissed, preventing disruption of the administration and protecting the estate from an unsupported claim.

Est. of Johnson v. Williams, 390 So. 3d 398

Client successfully preserved the estate’s right to pursue recovery and accounting of over $400,000 in missing assets, with the First Circuit reversing dismissal and allowing the case to move forward.

In re Succession of Morgan, 370 So. 3d 399

Client successfully defeated the claimed will, and the Louisiana Supreme Court declared the purported testament absolutely null, allowing the succession to proceed without enforcement of the defective will.

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Education

2011

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Graduate Diploma in Civil Law

2008

Birmingham-Southern College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Louisiana State University Law School

Starting or Joining a Small Firm

Languages

English

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