Shelley Bouillion

Shelley Bouillion is a dedicated Lake Charles attorney with years of experience helping clients across Louisiana. Her practice is primarily focused on estate planning, wills, trusts, successions, and estate administration, along with business organization matters and collections. She diligently guides clients through complex legal issues with confidence and care.

Shelley earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting from McNeese State University in 1999, graduating magna cum laude. She later pursued her law degree at Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2013 along with a Graduate Degree in Comparative Law. Her academic background forms the foundation for her detailed and methodical legal work.

Shelley’s main focus is on estate planning and administration, where she helps clients prepare wills and trusts and handle successions smoothly. Her work ensures that families protect their assets and follow the right legal processes. She brings clarity to emotional and often overwhelming legal situations, giving clients peace of mind during critical times.

Shelley also advises on business organization matters. She helps small business owners establish legal structures and resolve related issues efficiently. Her understanding of business and accounting supports smart legal solutions. In addition, she handles collections, offering effective strategies to recover outstanding debts while respecting legal boundaries.

Shelley has a wide legal reach with Bar admissions to the Louisiana State Bar and all three U.S. District Courts in Louisiana, along with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. She has been a member of the SwLa Bar Association and Federal Bar Association since 2013, showing her continued commitment to legal excellence.

Shelley Bouillion brings strong legal knowledge, reliable guidance, and personal dedication to every case. Her background in accounting and law helps clients get practical, results-driven legal support. She is known for building long-term relationships through trust, attention to detail, and consistent results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Stutes & Lavergne Law Firm
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• McNeese State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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