Louisiana Divorce Lawyers

Are you looking for a probate lawyer in New Orleans, yet unsure of where you can even begin to search for the right attorney? While it is true that estate planning and probate are weighty and involve many serious facets and aspects, you do not need to be overwhelmed by them. Instead, be proactive and seek out the help your case requires. Attorney Gary S. Brown attended Louisiana State University, where he received his Juris Doctorate. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Attorney Robert Weimer received his...

David Prados is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist in New Orleans who dedicates his career to helping families in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. His focus lies in matrimonial and domestic law, helping clients with matters such as divorce, spousal and child support, child custody and visitation, division of marital property, tutorship, wills, successions, appeals, general civil litigation, and more. He has experience working with mediators, custody evaluators, family counselors, and financial experts, always trying to obtain the best outcome for his clients. Mr. Prados is a graduate of the University of New Orleans with an undergraduate...

James is the managing member and managing attorney of Zitzmann Law, LLC and founded the firm in 2014.

He attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate degree. While at Louisiana State, James was involved in Louisiana State University Student Government and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

He attended the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where he was a member of the Loyola Law and Technology Annual. While attending, he received the Loyola Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship and the Academic Excellence...

I was a paralegal for more than 20 years when I decided to go to law school. I now practice in the same firm with my brother who has owned the firm since 1995.

We make no claim to possess a certain personality trait. We listen to each person's needs and take the best care possible to tend to their particular issues.

My legal career began long before I went to law school. As a daughter of a prominent New Orleans litigator, I have been around the Law my whole life. I have worked for a law firm in one capacity or another since I was an intern in high school. After getting my bachelors at LSU, I went from a legal assistant and paralegal to an associate attorney in October, 2014. I began attending and assisting at trials in my teens, coming to understand the degree of preparation and attention to detail that marks me as a lawyer today.

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The Law Offices of Michael J. Vergis are a General Practice Law Firm, based in
North West Louisiana. We ensure that each client’s rights are protected and each person receives the highest possible care.

We look forward to providing you with unparalleled service in a competent and caring manner. Please contact our office and our knowledgeable staff will assist you: (318) 698-3724.

Trail attorney litigating catastrophic injury, criminal defense, domestic divorce and custody and nursing home negligence cases. Conducted over 100 jury trials in career. Hearing Officer Judge for the 5th Judicial District Court. Former Special Assistant District Attorney for Violent Crime Prosecutions in Shreveport and New Orleans.

Practicing in Acadiana since 1991.

Admitted all courts in Louisiana, State and Federal.

Previously IDO Board Criminal Defence for 13 years

Current member and Past Board of Director for Lafayette Parish Bar Assc.

Past Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acaidiana

Past President of Lafayette Trial Lawyers Assc

65 Ton USCG Capt. Licence (not current)

Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license. Single and multi-engine

Active Member Veterans's Airlift

Past Board Member of Louisiana Cutting Horse Assc.

In my 23 years of practice I have not only mastered the law, but I have also learned how different courts in southeastern Louisiana operate. My approach to any case is to prepare like we are going to trial but hope we can reach a settlement before trial is necessary. If a settlement cannot be reached, we’ll be ready. I have presented cases and won at all levels of court in the state, including the Louisiana Supreme Court, The Court of Appeal, Juvenile Court and the State Courts.

Attorney Beau R. Layfield received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University. He then earned his Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Civil Law degrees from Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University. Before establishing his Baton Rouge law firm, The Layfield Law Firm, LLC, Attorney Layfield worked for a general practice law firm. While working there, he focused on assisting individuals who had been involved in vehicular accidents, and those who were undergoing family law matters. This experience allowed Attorney Layfield to gain extensive knowledge in areas involving civil litigation, business matters, municipal law, and construction...

PROFESSIONAL • Admitted to practice law, 1978, State of Louisiana, All Courts • Admitted to practice, 1979, U.S. District Courts, Louisiana Eastern & Middle Districts, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • Member, Louisiana State, Slidell, & 22nd Judicial District Court Bar Associations • 45 years experience in Civil, Family, and Juvenile Court • Williams and Brandt, an Association for the Practice of Law, established 1980 • Appointed Judge Pro Tem for Slidell City Court by Louisiana Supreme Court, numerous times EDUCATION • Juris Doctorate, Tulane University...

DeVonna Ponthieu attended Southeastern Louisiana University in 1993 and graduated cum laude in May 1998. She applied and was accepted to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law School and graduated in 2001. After passing the bar exam, she opened her private office in Denham Springs and has been practicing law there ever since. She has had cases in all of the 21st Judicial District (Livingston, Tangipahoa and St.Helena), East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, East Feliciana and other parishes.

DeVonna is a member in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association. She was a past president, vice-president and secretary/treasurer...

Malveau Law Firm, L.L.C. provides legal representation for clients with Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Personal Injury, Traffic & Municipal matters in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rating - Highest in both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards.

Practice in Puerto Rico and the state of Louisiana, admitted to the First and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the U.S.. Thirty five years in a general practice.

I was born in December of 1967 and raised on the West Bank of New Orleans. After graduating from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans I attended both the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master's degree . I then attended Southern University Law School and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1998.

I began my practice with my father, Ernest E. Barrow, II, in Gretna, Louisiana in 1998. I moved to Covington, Louisiana and opened at my current location in 2001 after...

Licensed in Louisiana and Texas; 1988 - Graduated from Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; 1991 - Graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law - Doctor of Jurisprudence

Roy’s law practice includes entertainment law (primarily television, film and music), contracts, transactional work, advising and forming business entities, intellectual property litigation, personal injury litigation and other complex litigation matters. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University and his Juris Doctorate degree from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1986. Roy served five terms as a member of the Board of Governors of the Louisiana Association of Justice and served two terms on the Professionalism Committee for the Louisiana State Bar Association. He has also chaired and served on numerous Baton Rouge Bar...

Richard E. Griffith practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, support issues, and adoption. Griffith has been in private practice for more than 15 years and prides himself on assisting clients through highly emotional issues involved in custody and divorce proceedings. He strives as an attorney and as a person to listen to clients, answer questions and concerns in plain English, and to be honest, courteous, and respectful.

“Our goal is to help our clients understand their rights and responsibilities, and resolve problems by using the legal system when needed,” he said....

Samantha Gahn Moisant is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in criminal law and personal injury cases. She is a graduate of Southern University Law Center and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Samantha's legal career has taken her from roles with prominent employers like the Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office and the New Orleans District Attorney's Office to positions with big name personal injury firms. Samantha places a high value on her relationships with her clients, striving for open and honest communication throughout the legal process. She prides herself on being personable and easy to get along with, and...

Jacob H. Thomas is originally from the Piney Hills of North Louisiana, known for producing great litigators such as Huey P. Long as well as several other notable statesmen on the both the federal and state levels. Jake is a graduate of Jonesboro-Hodge High School and Northwestern State University where he was a member of the Theta Mu chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the NSU Presidential Leadership Program, and the InterFraternity Council serving as Vice President. He is a graduate of Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Jake was privileged to serve the Second...

Doug Stinson is licensed as an attorney in the State of Louisiana. Doug received his undergraduate degree from LSU-Baton Rouge and his law degree from LSU Law School.

Doug has courtroom experience having participated in numerous jury trials and bench trials. His practice areas include personal injury, car and trucking accidents, divorce and child custody, and wills and successions.

Marlin Gusman, Jr. was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marlin Gusman, Jr. earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Texas Christian University. Marlin earned his Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago.

Marlin Gusman, Jr. completed In-Service Training in South Africa with DaimlerChrysler Financials Services. Marlin earned his Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Taxation from Loyola University New Orleans.

Marlin Gusman, Jr. is married to Varsha with whom he has two children: Priscilla and Marlin III.

J. Douglas Sunseri is founding partner of Nicaud & Sunseri Law Firm, LLC . Since his admission to the Louisiana Bar in 1988, J. Douglas Sunseri has practiced in diverse areas of the law. From 1990-1994, J. Douglas Sunseri worked under Attorney J. William Becknell, the legal counsel for Mr. John Mecom, Jr., the initial owner of the New Orleans Saints. As a result, Mr. Sunseri was fully educated in broad areas of law and business. Also, Mr. Sunseri served as outside counsel for Mr. Tom Benson, former owner of New Orleans Saints, for special projects. Mr. Sunseri’s practice encompasses...

The practice of law is an honor, not a privilege. At the Jones Law Firm we respect that honor by representing our clients with respect and dignity.

Attorney Tara Gilder founded her law practice, Gilder Law, with a handful of files from clients who believed in her. They believed in her talent, skill, loyalty and honesty. Also, because she respected them as people, they knew that she would fight tooth and nail for them. This trust was a promise she intended to keep and, three years later, has done so. If you are injured in an accident, call Gilder Law to see how Tara Gilder has returned the person to the practice of personal injury law. Further, if you are facing a life-changing divorce or other...

Defending your constitutional rights and your property for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law-both felonies and misdemeanors, DWI law, and traffic offenses. Experienced in protecting your assets in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. Attorney operates as a debt relief agency and counsels debtors regarding bankruptcy.

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Biography:
Danielle Thompson is the founder of The Thompson Law Office, LLC. Prior to attending law school, Mrs. Thompson worked as an educator for Lafayette Parish School Board serving at risk students. Mrs. Thompson earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Louisiana in 2007 and her Masters Degree in Administration and Leadership in 2010 graduating summa cum laude. During law school, Mrs. Thompson served as a Teacher’s Assistant to law professors both in contracts and obligations. Mrs. Thompson earned her...

Jaclyn Champagne grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her interest in law dates back to the beginning of her undergraduate program in psychology and criminology at Louisiana State University. Following receiving her bachelors in science, Jaclyn worked at Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation up until admissions at Southern University Law Center. During that time, she interned in family court and clerked at Alton Moran & Associates. Since graduating from Southern University Law Center, Jaclyn has continued contracted work in personal injury. Practice Areas - Personal Injury - Plaintiff - Workers Compensation - Family Law Bar Admissions - Louisiana State Bar Association, Member Education - Southern...

Roy Bowes began his legal career serving as a judicial law clerk for one and a half years. For over 43 years, he operated a private civil practice, Roy M. Bowes & Associates, in the New Orleans area with concentrations in family law, personal injury, estate planning, successions, and collections. In 2022 he co-founded Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC by merging his practice into the firm. He is trained in the collaborative divorce model and is a charter member of the Collaborative Professionals Groups of Southeast Louisiana. He is a qualified registered divorce/custody/child support mediator. ...

Kathryn Lawrence is a Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney in Ruston, Louisiana. She received her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.