Melrose Lawyers

I practice law throughout the state of Louisiana and have done so since 1984, having tried many and varied types of civil cases before both judges and juries, and appearing before the appellate courts. Professional History Prior to becoming a lawyer, I was employed as an aide to the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana legislative delegation in the Louisiana legislature. Upon graduation from law school in 1984, I began my practice by working as a landman and by preparing title abstracts for oil and gas exploration sites. After working in the oil industry, I continued my practice of law as an assistant district...

Richard A. Tonry, II is a partner in the firm's Slidell office. Mr. Tonry's practice focuses primarily on civil and criminal trial practice, real property, successions, and personal injury. Mr. Tonry has extensive litigation experience and has argued before various state and appellate courts, federal district and appellate courts, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana District Courts, Courts of Appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United...

Raymond J. Brinson is a partner in the firm's Slidell office. Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, Mr. Brinson worked as a commercial loan officer for the largest bank in Louisiana. Since 2000, Mr. Brinsonâs practice has focused on real property and real estate transactions. In 2003 Mr. Brinson founded Patriot Title, a Louisiana Title Company offering real estate closing services to clients throughout Louisiana.He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana District Courts, Courts of Appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the...

-Martindale-Hubbell AV (reg) Preeminent (TM) Peer Review Rated -Eighteen years of experience in litigation defense and healthcare law -Successful track record with 500+ medical malpractice claims for St. Paul, Travelers, Med Pro & others -Efficiently litigates or mediates complex matters for insured's and self-insured's -Conducts oral argument before Supreme Court and appellate courts -Coordinates EMTALA, incident, and corporate compliance investigations -Possesses good working relationships with CMS, DEA, DHH, FDA, FTC, LHA, OIG, PCF, USDA, state boards and other regulatory agencies and contractors -Takes calls 24/7 from physicians, administrators, risk managers, corporate compliance officers and department heads in need...

William “Will” Abel is a civil litigator. Will has focused his career on developing a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on large commercial disputes, serious personal injury (plaintiff and defendant), and other complex civil matters. Will also acts as general outside counsel to local businesses operating in the construction, development, transportation, maritime, and oil & gas service industries. In this role, Will helps his clients manage litigation, advises on contracts and master service agreements, and provides general advice on navigating the legal issues which arise in day-to-day business. In his free time, Will enjoys basketball, golf, and spending time with his dog...

I mostly do medmal cases. But I also do car wreck cases , too.

John M. Almerico is one half of the legal team comprising of John M. Almerico and Michael S. Bradley LLC, a post he has held since the firm’s inception. Mr. Almerico has held several positions since graduating from Southern University Law Center in 2005, including closing agent for the Road Home Program, Assistant Public Defender, and Law Partner at John M. Almerico and Michael S. Bradley LLC. He has represented clients throughout all levels of the criminal justice system in multiple jurisdictions around the greater New Orleans area. Mr. Almerico has also represented clients in both family law, personal injury,...

Dan has been a lawyer for 23 years.

Over 10 years of experience.

I was born and raised in Opelousas and pursued my higher education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and an Honor’s Baccalaureate Degree. My undergraduate thesis was titled "Perceptions Versus Realities of Plea Bargaining." In 2011, I earned a Juris Doctor and Diploma in Civil Law from the Paul M. Hebert School of Law. During my time there, I was honored with a PILS Fellowship and an LSU LAW Scholarship. I was actively involved in the Legal Association of Women, Black Law Student Association, and Public Interest Law Society....

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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...

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...

Mr. Kahn has been practicing law since 1982. His primary practice involves all aspects of Corporate Best Practices, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Client Banking Relationships. Mr. Kahn is licensed in all state and federal courts in Louisiana.

Benjamin G. Torian spent his early childhood on the Texas side of Toledo Bend Lake, and his teenage years in Cajun Country (Lafayette, Louisiana). Having a family full of legal minds, Ben always knew his career path. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During the early years of Ben’s solo law practice, his focus was primarily on oil/gas and real estate transactional matters. In 2016, Ben joined a regional law firm where he refined his litigation skills, focusing on business...

George G. Caballero practices general civil law and focuses on the plaintiff’s personal injury, wills, and successions. George has been of counsel to Beall & Thies since 2017 after starting Caballero Law Firm in 1993. Mr. Caballero has over thirty years of experience as an attorney and has served clients in various matters ranging from business and tort litigation to family law and successions. Mr. Caballero is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University and Mississippi College School of Law. Upon graduation, he entered the private law practice in Louisiana and Mississippi. Mr. Caballero is licensed...

Criminal Defense Attorney, Baton Rouge, LA.

"Scott Brady is a partner at Bohrer Brady LLC. He holds an AV rating with Martindale-Hubble. Mr. Brady received his Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University and his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center where he graduated first in his class.

Mr. Brady is licensed in Louisiana and various United States District Courts throughout the country. He dedicates his practice to helping injured people."

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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...

John "Jacob" Chapman graduated cum laude from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2010. His primary practice areas include business litigation; general liability and products liability defense; personal injury; insurance coverage and defense; medical malpractice; labor and employment; family law; and state and municipal civil service law. Jacob is experienced drafting and reviewing all forms of contracts, including: employment agreements, non-competition agreements, operating agreements, independent contractor agreements, sales and lease documents, construction contracts, etc. He has represented contractors and homebuilders in New Home Warranty Act and related breach of contract claims. He has also represented physicians, hospitals, and other...

My fields of practice are as follows: Personal Injury, Successions, Wills, Estate Planning and Trusts, Bankruptcy (7, 11 and 13), Real Estate and Business Sales and Mergers, Civil Litigation (Plaintiff and Defense), Corporate Formation and Governance, I.R.S. Claims, Collections, and related Civil Law matters