About

Collin Melancon is a highly experienced legal professional in Lafayette, Louisiana, with a history in each protection and civil law. Learn more about his qualifications and information below.

After working towards for numerous years at one of the most reputable and pinnacle-rated defense firms in Louisiana, Collin Melancon, at the side of 3 other skilled attorneys, fashioned Mansfield Melancon. Their goal was to offer clients with the private attention they deserve and count on from their lawyer.

Collin has full-size revel in advocating for clients in both Louisiana federal and state courts. His cases have ranged from complex business disputes to character disagreements. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana country courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Collin earned his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, graduating summa cum laude and first in his class inside the Louisiana Civil Law Division. He obtained Loyola’s highest award for a graduating regulation student, the Spirit of St. Ignatius Award. During his time at Loyola, Collin changed into a member of the Law Review for 2 years and took part within the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot opposition. He additionally served because the Chief Justice of Loyola’s Honor Board.

Before pursuing a profession in law, Collin served as a commissioned sheriff’s deputy in East Baton Rouge Parish, wherein he was assigned to the uniform patrol division. His experience as a police officer adds price to his clients who are facing criminal fees.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

DUI & DWI

Collections

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

• Car Accidents
• 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents
• Uber & Lyft Accidents

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  I provide an initial free consultation to meet with you and hear more about your case.
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
  A lot of personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee arrangement

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