Scofield Law Firm, LLC

Scofield Law Firm, LLC is a Lake Charles, Louisiana litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and commercial disputes. Established in January 2024 by Scott Scofield after decades of practice with Scofield, Gerard, the firm assists businesses, individuals, creditors, heirs, beneficiaries, and local taxing authorities. Its work includes ownership and financial disputes, contract claims, unfair trade practices, private securities matters, fraud, fiduciary duty claims, insurance conflicts, and other high-stakes commercial cases.

Scofield Law Firm, LLC approaches each matter with detailed preparation, practical analysis, and close attention to the client’s business or financial objectives. The firm evaluates the facts, governing law, procedural risks, and available remedies before developing a strategy for negotiation, motion practice, appeal, or trial. It also serves as local counsel, helping outside attorneys comply with local rules, understand court practices, and prepare cases for effective presentation in Louisiana courts.

Scofield Law Firm, LLC handles bankruptcy litigation for creditors and succession litigation involving disputed estates and trusts. The firm represents business and individual policyholders in insurance coverage and nonpayment disputes and advises management in Title VII and wage-related matters. Its practice also includes sales and use tax litigation in state and federal bankruptcy courts. Scott Scofield has tried hundreds of cases and handled matters in federal, bankruptcy, and state courts in Louisiana and several other states.

Scofield Law Firm, LLC is supported by Scott Scofield’s four decades of litigation experience and substantial appellate practice. He has argued before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. The firm’s website reports significant commercial recoveries, favorable trial and appellate outcomes, and recognition in bankruptcy and business litigation. By combining courtroom experience with strategic business counseling, the firm provides focused representation for clients facing consequential disputes.