Scott J. Chafin, Jr.

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Scott J. Chafin, Jr.: Attorney with Gregorio Chafin Johnson Tabor & Fenasci
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Scott J. Chafin began his career as a prosecutor for the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office where he obtained extensive trial experience. He then worked for a firm representing the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, the Shreveport Police Department and insurance clients in State and Federal Courts. With his trial experience gained as a prosecutor, and experience working in State and Federal Courts, Scott then began representing individuals and families at the firm. In 2014, Scott became the Managing Partner for the firm and his practice is dedicated exclusively to plaintiffs' personal injury law. As part of his work, Scott is actively involved with the AAJ National Trial Academy, the organization dedicated to training plaintiff's lawyers. He has attended the AAJ National Trial Academy at Harvard University, the AAJ Trial Skills Course in New Orleans, LA and the AAJ Advanced Depositions College in New Orleans. He is currently a member of the AAJ Neuropersuasion and Jury Bias groups. Currently, Scott serves as a member of the Ark-La-Tex Chapter of ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation Board of Directors. (President, 2013) In 2013, Scott served as Team Captain for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Walk Like Madd 5k fundraising event.
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Plaintiff's Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Negligence
  • Premises Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
McNeese State University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 2001
Law School Attended:
Loyola Law School, J.D., Moot Court Appellate Board, 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Louisiana; 2006, Western District of Louisiana
Memberships:
Shreveport Bar and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Federal Bar, North Louisiana (President, 2013).
Birth Information:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, December 23, 1979
ISLN:
919241464

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/09/18 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/16/17 in Wrongful Death

    Mr. Chafin is an exceptional trial attorney who cares passionately about his clients and has a track record of obtaining multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. His commitment to personal injury victims is second to none.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/13/17 in Negligence

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/12/17 in Negligence

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/12/17 in Traumatic Brain Injury

    This atty has superior jury trial skills. His results in jury trials over the last 5 years have been the absolute best in the State of LA

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/12/17 in Traumatic Brain Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/12/17 in Negligence

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/12/17 in Negligence

    A younger lawyer but extremely capable.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/20/17 in Negligence

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/12/17 in Negligence

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Got hit from behind. He handled everything from soup to nuts. No stress. Got to focus on physical therapy and I was happy with my compensation. The office staff was extremely efficient on giving me up...

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Contact Information:

318-666-8088  Phone

318-865-8565  Fax

www.gcj-law.com

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