About Katherine L. Hurst, Attorney At Law
With over thirty (30) years of experience, the focus of Katherine L. Hurst’s practice is civil litigation. Her specialties are family law and defending fellow attorneys in the disciplinary process before the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Complex child custody litigation is the general focus of her family law practice but she is experienced in all areas of family law. Her office is based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her legal services have been sought after by clients throughout the state of Louisiana. Her client advocacy and litigation skills have earned her recognition as among the Best of Acadiana Attorneys.
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctorate, Louisiana State University Law School, 1991
- Bachelor of Science, University of Southwestern Louisiana (now ULL), with a major in Psychology with Minors in English, History and Philosophy, 1981
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- In solo private practice 1994 to present:
- Judicial Law Clerk, Third Circuit Court of Appeal, 1993-1994
- Regional Attorney, Department of Social Services, Bureau of General Counsel, 1992-1993, Termination of parental rights litigation
- Law Clerk, Office of the Disciplinary Counsel
- Judicial Law Clerk, Judge Catherine “Kitty” Kimball, Chief Judge, 18th Judicial District Court
- During law school:
- Research Assistant, Children’s Code Project
- Law Clerk, Louisiana House of Representatives, Commercial Regulation Division
- Law Clerk, Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Project
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Louisiana State Bar Association, House of Delegates, 2016 to present
- Louisiana State Bar Association Committee on the Profession, 2014 to present
- Louisiana State Bar Association Committee on the Profession Subcommittee to Revise the Code of Professionalism
- Louisiana State Bar Association Committee on the Profession Subcommittee on Mentoring
- Louisiana State Bar Association Practice Assistance and Improvement Committee, 2015 to present
- Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL)
- Louisiana Bar Foundation Fellow
- Associate Member and Family Law Section Member, Baton Rouge Bar Association
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Best of Acadiana Attorneys, 2011, Times of Acadiana Readers Poll
- Lafayette Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Pro Bono Award, 1995
- During Law School:
- LSU Board of Supervisors Scholarship
- American Business Women’s National Scholarship
- P.E.O. Scholarship
- American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
- Speaker, Professionalism Panel, Lafayette Bar Association Running in Heels Continuing Legal Education, May 2019
- Speaker, “The Role of the Judiciary in Promoting Professionalism: A View from the Other Side of the Bench,” Judges Association Annual Conference, April 26, 2019
- Speaker, “Do’s and Don’ts in Dealing with a Disciplinary Complaint,” Lafayette Bar Association Family Law Section, April 15, 2019
- Speaker on Professionalism at LSU Recent Developments in Legislation and Jurisprudence in Lake Charles, LA, November 2018
- Speaker on Professionalism at LSU Family Seminar, September 2017
- Annual Speaker at LSU Law School Professionalism Orientation
- Speaker at Loyola Law School Professionalism Convocation 2015
- Louisiana State Bar Association Professionalism Speakers Bureau
- Published Article LSBA Bar Journal, Vol. 63, No. 3 (11/2015), “Pride, Prejudice and Professionalism”
- Published Article LSBA Bar Journal, Vol. 66, No. 2 (09/2018) “ Focus on Professionalism: The Role of the Judiciary”
- Published Article LSBA Bar Journal, Vol. 69, No. 4 (12/2021), “Practice Pointers in Professionalism”
- Published Article LSBA Bar Journal, Vol. 71, No. 1 (06/2023), “Focus on Professionalism: Attorneys are People, Too”
- LSU Board of Supervisors Scholarship
- American Business Women’s National Scholarship
- P.E.O. Scholarship
- American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Board Member and Officer, Acadiana Pride/Pride de Lafayette, 2017-2019
- Member, Krewe des Chiens
- Annual Gold Sponsor, Bark in the Park fundraiser for Acadiana Animal Aid
- Past President, Acadiana Chapter, Louisiana Council on Child Abuse
- Past Board Member, Stuller Place, A Children’s Advocacy Center
- Past Volunteer Crisis Escort, Rape Crisis Center
Call the Law Office you can Rely on Today
When it comes to a lawyer that you can truly rely on, very few offices match what Katherine L. Hurst, Attorney At Law offers. With a winning combination of skill, experience and a determination to get the best result possible for all her clients, it is unsurprising that so many of her clients recommend her services to friends and family. Matters such as child custody litigation, divorce and civil litigation are very serious and often involve a range of legal complexities that need to be navigated to ensure optimal results. Katherine L. Hurst, Attorney At Law will provide you with the best and most thorough service possible. Our attention to detail separates us from other law offices in our area. Don’t take chances with inferior law offices when the most diligent and hard-working lawyer is here to assist you today.
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