Arcadia Family Lawyers

With a mission to serve her clients with respect, professionalism, and skill, Tracy Rotharmel Shanks uses her experience to successfully represent people in family law, personal injury, and other legal issues.

It shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg every time you want to talk with your lawyer. By aiming to keep expenses reasonable and services efficient, Rotharmel Shanks, LLC is breaking new ground in client relations. With a cost-conscious attitude and a wealth of knowledge and experience, Tracy has capably counseled clients from all areas of Louisiana.

Tracy Shanks - New Orleans Divorce Attorney. Serving clients in Jefferson, Orleans, St....

Douglas D. Brown, Attorney at Law, is a husband and father of three, and has practiced personal injury law, criminal defense and family law in Tangipahoa Parish for two decades. After working in Washington, D.C. for Congressman Richard Baker, Brown served as a judicial law clerk for State District Judges Ray Chutz in Amite and M. Douglas Hughes in Livingston. He later served as the City of Hammond's Assistant City Prosecutor and first In House Attorney. Before earning a JD degree at Louisiana State University's Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Brown attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and earned a...

Allen Parish Wills & Successions Attorney

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.

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.

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...

Carole Gillio has been practicing law in southern louisiana for over 20 years. She specializes in personal injury, uncontested divorces, wills and successions, powers of attorney, and DUI/DWI.

Chris Cascio is a native of Bossier City, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University in 1993. In 1996, he received his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University - Paul M. Hebert School of Law. After his graduation from law school, Mr. Cascio began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge James T. Genovese of the 27th Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of St. Landry. After completing his one year clerkship with Judge Genevose, Mr. Cascio practiced in New Orleans, Louisiana focusing in...

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.

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.

In...

Phillip Lynch, Jr. BIO 2019
Phillip M. Lynch, Jr., has practiced law for over thirty years in the New Orleans area and
focuses on successions, real estate matters, and family law issues. In 1996, he was
elected as Justice of the Peace and served two 6-year terms in Ward Four of St.
Tammany Parish. He was also Captain of Professional Standards and a Staff Attorney
for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. A former president of the Greater Covington
Bar Association, he served the LSBA’s House of Delegates, and its MCLE Committee.
A former reserve deputy in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, and St. Tammany Parishes,
he is a...

Covington attorney Douglas McGinity at McGinity Law Firm has been helping families across Covington, New Orleans, Metairie, Hammond, Mandeville, Kenner, and Baton Rouge for the past 15 years. He aims to help personal injury victims receive max compensation for injuries suffered as a result of car or truck accidents, wrongful death, product liability, and more. Douglas McGinity knows that when it comes to personal injury, experience means everything. You need an attorney who knows how the system works and can help you get what you need. You should never be alone when grieving for the loss of...

Don Cazayoux is a former U.S. Attorney, congressman and state representative. He received a B.A. in Psychology in 1985, went on to obtain his law degree from Georgetown University in 1991, and the obtained a M.A. in Psychology in 1993. Don focuses on consumer cases involving severe injuries such as spinal injuries, broken bones, and scarring, while also practicing white-collar criminal defense. Don has substantial trial experience in both state and federal injury claims.

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...

Erik Burns was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he continues to reside with his two sons. Prior to graduating from the Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, Erik graduated from Catholic High School of Baton Rouge and then obtained a B.A. degree in Business Management with a minor in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University. Erik began his practice in downtown Baton Rouge as a solo practitioner where he did significant personal injury work having worked closely with a seasoned attorney. In 1997 Erik was presented with an opportunity to move his office...

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...

Erin Abrams is an associate attorney practicing domestic law. She was born and raised in southern California, where attended San Diego State University, played Division I water polo, and had the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Oxford. Erin finished her Juris Doctorate at the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University, was an inaugural member of the Order of the Barristers, and a part of the Trial Advocacy Board. Erin is zealous about the courtroom, understanding the unique and emotional situations her clients face, and highly respects and protects the trust they place in her...

I was born and raised in Tangipahoa Parish. After graduating from Amite High School, I attended Louisiana State University where I graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business. I then attended Law School at Louisiana State University and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1999.

After I finished Law School, I served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Ethel Simms Julien, Orleans Parish Civil District Court. I then worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office from 2002 until 2005. In 2005 I moved back to the Northshore and worked as...

Father of 3. From New Orleans. Live in Mandeville. Have practiced throughout Southeast Louisiana primarily in domestic, personal injury, and succession litigation.

Mitchell A. Palmer has over 20 years of legal experience as a Louisiana attorney to the firm. He offers his clients a full range of services and knowledge in Louisiana civil law, with a particular focus on all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, support issues, property partition, protective orders, successions, interdictions, adoptions, and more. He also routinely practices in the areas of appellate work, personal injury, insurance issues, business law, and commercial litigation. Mr. Palmer has tried numerous cases over his years of practice, with positive results. He has practiced, and argued, in front...

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...

Serving the Acadiana Parishes of Iberia, Lafayette, Vermilion, St. Martin, St. Mary & Acadia.

Felony Prosecutor 18th JDC Louisiana Family Law Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Trials and Appeals

Janeane concentrates her law practice in the areas of family law and immigration law, for she is fiercely passionate about both. She counsels clients on various issues including Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Community Property Settlements Agreements, Divorces, Emancipations, Prenuptial Agreements, Spousal Support Agreements and Modifications and Tutorship issues.

Attorney Joshua S. Guillory is ready to fight for your rights. He prides himself on giving individual attention to each and every client. If you or a loved one are in need of quality legal representation in the areas of family law, personal injury, car accidents, or criminal defense, call The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory today at (337) 233-1303 or visit us online at www.jsguillorylaw.com. It's your life...call someone you can count on. Call Attorney Josh Guillory today.

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...

Dan has been a lawyer for 23 years.

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...

Tammy Karas-Griggs Attorney At Law serves Covington, Louisiana families providing representation for family law - specifically specializing in divorce law, child custody law, prenups, and more - personal injury law and criminal law to get you max compensation for your claims.Contact Tammy Karas-Griggs Attorney At Law for a free consultation today or call (985) 247-0345..

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.

Mr. Stanford is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and he has been practicing law since 1993. The majority of his practice is in the area of divorce and family law and he is experienced in all matters pertaining thereto, at both the trial and appellate court level. In addition, Mr. Stanford also maintains a general litigation practice as well. He has, and continues to represent, clients in matters involving liquidations, contract disputes, employment disputes, oilfield litigation, contractor and construction disputes, redhibition and warranty disputes, successions and various damage claims, both on the plaintiffs' and defendants' sides. Mr. Stanford has...

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...