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Biography
Charles started his educational career with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Math Education. After teaching school for a year, he completed a Master's Degree in System Schence / Computer Science at LSU in Baton Rouge. He worked for a semiconductor manufacturer before returning to LSU. There he obtained a JD (law) degree, and graduated with honors. He was appointed to the Louisiana Law Review as a Senior Editor, and finished Order of the Coif (top 10%). He has been involved in a number of civic organizations over the years (Loin's Club, Salvation Army Board, Rotary Club of Pineville). He has also provided years of service for the Central Louisiana Pro Bono organization.
Education
- Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- J.D. - 1993
- Honors: With High Honors, Order of the Coif, LSU Hall of Fame, Louisiana Law Review (Senior Editor)
- LSU Graduate School, Baton Rouge, LA
- M.S. Systems Science/Computer Science - 1989
- Major: Computer Science
- LA Tech University
- B.S. Biology/Math Education - 1986
Classes & Seminars
- Louisiana Corporations and Business Entities, LSUA 2016 - 2017
Pro-Bono Activities
- President, Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project 2000 - 2017
Published Works
- A Guide to Louisiana Injury Law
Professional Associations
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Attorney, 1993
- Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Association, Attorney, 1996
- LSBA Medical/Legal Committee, Attorney, 2016
- LSBA Legal Insurance Committee, Attorney, 2016
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Contested and Uncontested Successions
- Legal Malpractice (Plaintiff)
- Medical Malpractice (Plaintiff)
- Business Advice
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1993
Honors
- Louisiana Pro Bono Award, 2017 - 2018
- LSU Law School Order of the Coif 1992 - 1993
Certified Legal Specialties
- Mediations
Current Employment Position
- Owner of Charles Elliott & Assoc., LLC