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19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Lafayette, LA
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Showing 19 employment lawyers in Lafayette, LA
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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
1901 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 223-9925 onmyside.com
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
2505 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 573-2022 getgordon.com
Broussard, David & Moroux
557 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2323 bdm.law
O'Pry Law Firm
2014 W Pinhook Rd Suite 507, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 236-6779 oprylaw.com
The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation
300 Stewart St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 606-6261 glennarmentor.com
Kenny Habetz Injury Law Lafayette
110 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 101, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 427-8186 gokenny.com
Brandt & Sherman, LLP
111 Mercury St, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 603-2051 brandtsherman.com
Auto Lemon Lawyer - Duck Law Firm, LLC
5040 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy #200, Lafayette, LA 70508
Employment lawyers in Lafayette, Louisiana help workers with issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and unpaid wages. Louisiana is an at-will employment state, but exceptions exist for illegal reasons such as race or gender discrimination under the Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law. Local attorneys can also assist with claims under the Louisiana Wage Payment Act for unpaid overtime or final paychecks.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Lafayette Cost?
Typical costs for an employment lawyer in Louisiana include hourly rates between 200 and 500 dollars, or contingency fees of 25 to 40 percent of any recovery. Some lawyers charge a flat fee for specific services like severance review. Costs vary by case and lawyer experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice ā consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file an employment lawsuit in Lafayette?
For discrimination claims under Louisiana law, you generally have one year from the date of the violation. For federal claims under Title VII, you have 300 days to file a charge with the EEOC. Deadlines vary by claim type so act quickly.
Can I be fired for any reason in Louisiana?
Louisiana is an at-will employment state meaning you can be fired for any reason not prohibited by law. However, you cannot be fired for discriminatory reasons like race, religion, or age, or for retaliation such as reporting wage violations.
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