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Generally, the 5 steps to filing a lawsuit in Louisiana include: Investigate. Gather all relevant evidence. Write the petition for damages. File the petition for damages in the correct court. Serve the petition and summons on the defendant.

The state of Louisiana is unique in that nearly all civil actions have a one-year statute of limitations (most states range from two to five years for more claims). The exceptions are the three-year limits on collections of rent and debts and a 10-year statute of limitations for contracts and judgments.

Filing Without an Attorney (Pro Se) In Person ? The Pro Se Unit is open and available to the public. ... Mail ? Filings can be mailed to the Pro Se Unit at Clerk's Office, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. Email ? Filings can be emailed to the Pro Se Unit at prosedocs@laed.uscourts.gov.

To be eligible for free legal help from Louisiana Legal Services organizations: Your case must be a civil matter. No Criminal cases are accepted. You must meet certain income and financial guidelines.

How much does it cost to file a Civil Suit or Small Claims Suit? The cost to file a civil suit is $208 for one defendant and $30 per each additional defendant. The cost to file a Small Claims suit is $82.50 for one defendant and $35 per each additional defendant.

People who represent themselves in court without an attorney are Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs), also sometimes called pro se litigants. Under the law, an SRL is held to the same standards and duties as an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Louisiana.