FAQ FOR PUBLIC
- How can I find an attorney to represent me?
- How do I file a grievance or complaint against an attorney?
- How do I know if my attorney is in good standing with the state bar association?
- How can I become a member of the Shreveport Bar Association?
- Where can I get assistance from an attorney at a discount or at no charge?
- How do I apply for a grant or a charitable contribution?
FAQ FOR MEMBERS
- How can I check to see if I am current on my membership dues?
- How can I find out what CLE courses are available?
- How can I get more involved with the SBA?
FOR PUBLIC
1. How can I find an attorney to represent me?
The Shreveport Bar Association does not have a lawyer referral program and does not provide pro bono services, sliding scale or free legal services. There are no attorneys in our office and our staff cannot give legal advice of any kind.
If you want to find out if you qualify for free representation and or to receive a pro bono attorney, you must contact Acadiana Legal Services Corporation at 318-222-7186 or by visiting their website www.la-law.org.
For more information on finding legal help, please check the Louisiana State Bar Association website and/or the Martindale directory website or the LSBA Modest Means Directory or Louisiana Law Help at LouisianaLawHelp.org.
2. How do I file a grievance or complaint against an attorney?
Go to www.ladb.org/filing_a_complaint.asp or call the Louisiana Disciplinary Council at 1-800-326-8022 for information on how to file a complaint against a lawyer.
3. How do I know if my attorney is in good standing with the state bar association?
Call 1-800-421-5722 to find out if a lawyer is in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association and you may call the Louisiana Disciplinary Council at 1-800-326-8022.
4. How can I become a member of the Shreveport Bar Association?
Join the SBA or print an application and send your completed application and payment to 625 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.
5. Where can I get assistance from an attorney at a discount or at no charge?
Click on one of the following links for more information on legal services:
www.nwlaprobono.net www.la-law.org www.lawhelp.org/la
6. How do I apply for a grant or a charitable contribution?
Click into Shreveport Bar Foundation and print out the application for grants.
FOR MEMBERS
1. How can I check to see if I am current on my membership dues?
Log into your member profile, call the SBA office (318) 222-3643 or send an email to dsouthern@shreveportbar.com.
2. How can I find out what CLE courses are available?
Click into the CLE section to find out what is available.
3. How can I get more involved with the SBA?
Please review the list of committees and sections on this site. You may contact the committee chairs listed directly or the SBA office at 318-222-3643.
