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Michael Scott Ogden
Calcasieu Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Scott was recently selected as a 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star, awarded to 2.5% of attorneys under 40. He was selected for the 2016 and 2017 “Top 10 under 40” award by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, as well as the 2016 and 2017 Louisiana “10 Best Attorneys” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for client satisfaction. He was also named as a Louisiana top 10 Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine for 2017.
Scott graduated cum laude from the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law center in 2015. During law school, Scott prepared for a career...
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Robert Lowe
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Family and Appeals
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
As one of the founders of Lowe Stein, Mr. Lowe is a top-rated attorney in New Orleans who has revolutionized family law matters. For over 40 years, he has been the trusted name for individuals in need of legal representation. As a Board Certified family law specialist, Mr. Lowe helps clients with issues such as child visitation, custody, spousal and child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce actions, property partitions, and more. He has practiced before all six Louisiana appellate courts, the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, the United States Supreme Court, and federal district courts in Louisiana. In...
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James A. Graham
Saint Tammany Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Loyola University New Orleans
James Graham has worked as an educator in New Orleans. He then served in executive positions in real estate and education. After earning a degree from Loyola Law School, Mr. Graham sought to use his real world experience to benefit clients in his community. He is a member of the New Orleans Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Graham is admitted to practice before state and district courts in Louisiana.
A shining moment for Mr. Graham came when he assisted his first client to secure incorporation papers so that he could legally operate his new business in Louisiana. Another...
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Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo
Saint Tammany Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
Tulane University School of Law
Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo graduated from Tulane Law School in May 1999 and was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October 1999.
Her practice consists of civil litigation with a strong focus on personal injury, divorce, child support, spousal support, and succession matters. She has clients in all of the surrounding parishes in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area including St. Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson, Washington, Tangipahoa, Livingston and East Baton Rouge.
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Melanie Lockett
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Education, Employment and Insurance Defense
Loyola University School of Law
Melanie Lockett is an experienced litigator in diverse areas of law including insurance coverage and defense, education, commercial litigation, employment law, professional liability, and family law. She has litigated a vast array of legal issues in Louisiana state and federal courts. She has also successfully appealed cases to Louisiana Courts of Appeal and Louisiana Supreme Court. Melanie’s innovative and diligent approach to representing clients has led to notable successes for insurance companies, insurance agents, tenured professors, university students, and victims of discrimination. Melanie is an involved member of several professional organizations. She is an active member...
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Jennifer M. Bonneau
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(504) 488-0678
118 West Harrison Avenue
Suite 301
New Orleans , LA 70124
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Southern University Law Center
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Jennifer M. Bonneau has represented individuals, insurers, small businesses, insurance companies, and corporations in a variety of cases. She has extensive experience in helping clients resolve disputes through negotiations, trials, mediation, arbitration, and appeals.
Jennifer has served as both lead and assistant counsel in litigation resulting in millions of dollars in recovery to clients injured as a result of others. She represents clients in state and federal courts in matters both simple and highly complex. Jennifer is a Qualified Family Law Mediator and has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for...
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Nicholas John Guarisco
Allen Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family, Entertainment & Sports and Immigration
Tulane University School of Law
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Nick graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Covington, Louisiana, in 2008, before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, with a concentration on Public Relations and Journalism, as well as a minor in Business Administration, at Louisiana State University. He was a Cum Laude Honors Graduate who finished third in his graduating class at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication in December 2012.
While attending Tulane University Law School, Nick was elected as the Senior Managing Editor of The Sports Lawyers Journal, Vol. 23. He graduated in 2016 and was admitted to the...
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Laurel A. Salley
Jefferson Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Tulane University School of Law
Laurel Salley was born and raised in the New Orleans area. She attended St. Martin's Episcopal School, the University of Miami, Louisiana State University and Tulane Law School.
While at St. Martin's, Laurel was very involved in the Key Club, a community service organization for high school students. During her years at LSU, she was involved with many campus organizations, including Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation from LSU, Laurel joined the Lakeside Kiwanis Club, the same community service organization that sponsored her high school's Key Club. She is a member of the Lakeside Kiwanis Club to this day.
While attending Tulane...
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Mr. Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He handles difficult and complex custody and community property cases associated with divorce; adoptions, paternity and grandparent custody cases. He also handles personal injury cases, wills and successions and general civil and criminal litigation. He is most recently associated with First Amendment litigation on behalf of Pastor Tony Spell, of Central, Louisiana, and has defended Firehouse BBQ in Watson, Louisiana in litigation against Governor Edwards' Covid-19 restrictions.
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Amber L. Cain
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Collin Melancon
Lafayette Parish, LA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
After practicing for several years at one of the most respected and top rated defense firms in Louisiana, Collin and three other experienced lawyers formed Mansfield Melancon with the goal of providing his clients the personal attention that they deserve and expect from their attorney.
Collin has experience advocating for clients in both Louisiana federal and state courts. He has handled cases ranging from complex business disputes to individual disagreements. Collin is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States...
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Tracy Rotharmel Shanks
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Loyola University New Orleans
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.
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Brad Cranmer
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Consumer, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Jeffrey Mitchell Hoffman
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Business and Personal Injury
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Jeffrey Hoffman first joined Lowe Stein in 2004 as an associate attorney. His success and hard work earned him the title of partner in 2013. As a New Orleans family law attorney, Mr. Hoffman has a comprehensive understanding of the complications involved with domestic disputes. He can litigate and negotiate matters such as custody, spousal support, child support, prenuptial agreements, community property partitions, and more. Mr. Hoffman has had tremendous success in litigating child custody jurisdiction cases. In 2013, his dedication in family law earned him recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® Magazine and he has maintained...
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Jacqueline Epstein
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and International
Georgetown University Law Center
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Joshua S. Guillory
Lafayette Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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.
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Mitchell Hoffman
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Defense
Tulane University
Mitchell J. Hoffman earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Tulane University. He received his JD in 1976. He has been in private practice since that time representing individuals and companies throughout the Greater New Orleans area. Over the years, Mr. Hoffman developed an expertise in family law and his practice now includes significant involvement in divorce, custody, community property issues, pre and post-nuptial agreements, partitions and a host of other family law related matters. Mr. Hoffman also has experience trying cases involving insurance defense, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business law, and general litigation. He qualified to become...
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Michael Holmes
Allen Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Family, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Allen Parish Wills & Successions Attorney
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Carole Gordon Gillio
Saint Tammany Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Family, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
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.
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Marynell Lapuyade Piglia
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Employment and Workers' Comp
Loyola University New Orleans
Marynell Piglia exudes confidence in her practice and epitomizes the effectiveness of hard work and tenacity. Practicing civil litigation, family law, and employment law, she represents clients in matters such as discrimination, sexual harassment, workers’ compensation, divorce, and related family law matters. Ms. Piglia earned her undergraduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, magna cum laud. She was the recipient of a President’s Medal for Academic Excellence. She went on to receive her law degree from Loyola University, where she served on the Loyola Law Review, as chair of the Moot Court Board, and a member of the Moot Court teaching...
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Mitch A. Palmer
Jefferson Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
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...
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Mr. James Zitzmann
Saint Tammany Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Loyola University New Orleans
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...
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Siobhan Sullivan Leger
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(225) 522-4996
8680 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite F
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
After practicing in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, and real estate law for several years with a boutique law firm in the Baton Rouge area, Siobhan Leger opened the Leger Law Group, LLC. As the managing attorney for the Leger Law Group, LLC, Siobhan now practices in all areas of civil law, but continues to focus her practice on wills & trusts, estates, real estate, Medicaid and Veteran's Aid & Attendance planning, and family law.
Siobhan Leger is a graduate of both Louisiana State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, and the Paul M....
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Douglas McGinity
Saint Tammany Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Family, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola University New Orleans
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...
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Philip N. Maples
Livingston Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Thank you for visiting my biography page on Justia. As an attorney and in life, I make it a point to get to know the people I come in contact with. I would like to let you get to know me a little better as you make the important decision on an attorney that fits your needs. I was raised in the small town of LaFayette, Georgia, and I am one of three children of Kenneth and Doris Maples. I attended Jacksonville State University in Alabama and obtained a degree in criminal justice. It was at Jacksonville...
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Ali Meronek
Iberville Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Felony Prosecutor 18th JDC Louisiana
Family Law
Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
Trials and Appeals
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DeVonna Ponthieu
Livingston Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State 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...
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Christine Falgoust Remy
Jefferson Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Maritime and Personal Injury
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.
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Ms. Annette M. Eddie-Callagain
Iberia Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Family, Collections, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southern University Law Center
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Beau Layfield
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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...
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Gary Brown
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
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...
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J. Mark Robinson
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Construction, Divorce and Estate Planning
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
25 years experience representing individuals, families, businesses and regulatory agencies on a local, state, multi-state and federal level. Come to your location for Construction/Corporate Law and others on a case by case basis. Serve GBR and surrounding towns for Family Law needs.
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David Prados
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
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...
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Jacob Colonna
Calcasieu Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Mr Eric Malveau
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Loyola University New Orleans
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.
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Christopher Thomas Cascio
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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...
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Joshua Burke Johnson
Jefferson Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
Family, Collections, Consumer and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Mr. Joshua Johnson is a local Gulf Coast resident from Pensacola, FL. moving to New Orleans in 2012 to attend Loyola University. He then continued his education Loyola Univesity, School of Law in 2016, completing his education 2020.
While in law school Joshua participated in student government, clinic, and other organizations. As the class representative, he organized and advocated for the wishes of Loyola Law students. During Clinics, he focused on family law working closely his team representing eight different clients during this time. The Clinic cases dealt predominantly with custody and estate planning. Throughout this process, Joshua supported and...
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Jon Bethune
Orleans Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
Jon Bethune’s extensive knowledge and resolute style of litigation makes him one of the most sought-after independent attorneys in Louisiana. Jon has tried countless cases on both the State and Federal level all the way from initial consult through trial. His award-winning practice has garnered him both local and national attention, as well as received extremely high client satisfaction ratings. Jon Bethune is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, and specializes in Personal Injury and Family Law litigation. Our insistence on providing excellent communication between Jon Bethune and his clients sets us apart from...
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Monica P. Navarro
Jefferson Parish, LA Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Michigan Law School
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Roy Bowes
Jefferson Parish, LA Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Family, Collections, Divorce and Estate Planning
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
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. ...