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Jonathan Kyle Findley
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
A licensed attorney in Texas and Louisiana, Kyle Findley helps to lead clients of Arnold & Itkin LLP to obtaining exceptional results. Kyle attended the University of Texas in Austin as a sixth-generation Texan. He graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Arts in government with business foundations. After graduation, he spent time working for a national real estate firm, specializing in investment sales and representing high-net-worth individuals and institutions. While his time in real estate allowed him to gain develop invaluable negotiation skills, which resulted in the closing of one of the largest transactions at his firm,...
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Bradford Hendrickson
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
As an aggressive and driven trial attorney, Bradford Hendrickson has developed a reputation for being a zealous advocate for his clients. His practice focuses on the victims of severe, life-altering injuries—often involving offshore work or industrial accidents. His work has helped seriously injured people and their families find their voice in the courtroom, winning justice and closure in the worst situations. Before joining Arnold & Itkin, Bradford provided representation in highly complex commercial matters at two trial boutiques in Houston. At the time he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes, oil & gas litigation, product liability defect...
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Cory Daniel Itkin
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
Cory Itkin is one of the most aggressive and prepared trial lawyers in the country with experience ranging in maritime accidents, trucking accidents, plant explosions, and other high-stakes personal injury cases. Cory has won verdicts and settlements for his clients in more than two dozen states. He has also obtained favorable results in high profile litigation such as his clients who lost loved ones or were injured in the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion.
Some of Cory’s best work has been on the cases that presented the biggest challenges. Cory has won jury verdicts in excess of $1 million in at least...
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Michael S Brandner Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Asbestos, Energy, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Boston University and Loyola University New Orleans
Michael S. Brandner, owner of the Brandner Law Firm, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up there and attended Jesuit High School. After graduating from high school, he attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 1999.
He then went on to study law at the Loyola University New Orleans School of Law where he served on the Executive Board of the Loyola Student Bar Association and was a member of the Loyola University School of Law Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Bradner received his juris doctor in 2002....
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Kala F. Sellers
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Baylor Law School
In 2014, Attorney Kala Sellers joined Arnold & Itkin LLP, bringing a passion for justice, which she pursues with tireless dedication on behalf of each of her clients. As a natural performer who grew up on the stage, Kala applies her skill, composure, and ability to thrive under pressure to the courtroom. Kala majored in Political Science at Duke University, where she received a Certificate in Policy Journalism and Media Studies. While maintaining her studies, she also completed an internship at CNN during a semester in New York City. After graduation, she continued her education at Baylor Law School to...
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Thomas D. Bourgeois Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney with 9 years of experience
(225) 382-4610
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business and Construction
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Beau Bourgeois is an associate in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2016 and practices in the commercial litigation and construction litigation groups. Beau has represented and counseled owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in the industrial and commercial markets and in both the private and public sectors. He has drafted construction contracts for owners, drafted and filed numerous Private Works Act liens, assisted clients with obtaining contractor’s licenses in multiple states, and represented clients in Public Bid Law disputes.
Prior to joining Kean Miller, Beau served as an Issue Editor for the Louisiana Law Review...
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Susan Manuel
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Southern University Law Center
Susan is originally from Monroe, Louisiana and is a mother of two. Susan is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and Southern University Law Center. After becoming a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association in 1998, she began her career at The Law Office of Ossie Brown in 1999. She also served as an Assistant Public Defender from 2000 to 2008 with the Baton Rouge Public Defender’s Office. Susan’s areas of practice include: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DWI, and Traffic Offenses.
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John C. Funderburk
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(225) 388-0999
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business, Construction and Environmental
John Funderburk is a partner in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller and practices in the litigation and construction groups. He represents clients in energy, commercial, environmental, transportation, and construction litigation in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining the firm, John practiced with a global law firm from its Houston, Texas office.
John has represented both individuals and corporations in complex environmental litigation, contract disputes, maritime actions, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, deceptive trade practices claims, and oilfield contamination litigation. In addition, he coordinates with clients and experts to respond quickly to accidents and incidents across the...
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Mallory McKnight Fuller
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(225) 382-3481
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Construction
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Mallory McKnight Fuller is an associate in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 2014 and practices in the utilities regulation and construction groups.
Mallory earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University School of Architecture in 2011, where she received the AIA Henry Adams Medal. She earned her J.D./D.C.L., cum laude, from the LSU Law Center in 2014, where she was named to the Chancellor's list and earned the CALI award for Business Associations, International Environmental Law and UCC Security Devices.
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William L. Caughman III
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney with 32 years of experience
(225) 389-3724
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business, IP, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Louisiana State University
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Randy R. Cangelosi
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney with 30 years of experience
(225) 382-3723
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business, Energy, Environmental and Medical Malpractice
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Randy Cangelosi is a partner in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. He practices in the litigation group. Randy represents clients in complex products liability, general litigation, commercial and business litigation, environmental litigation, healthcare issues and related business disputes, medical malpractice defense, telecommunications law and litigation, trademark and intellectual property claims, and personal injury defense. He has trial experience in products liability defense and large commercial litigation matters. He also has experience in NORM, TERM and asbestos cases in the energy industry. Randy also has served client's needs on a national level, obtaining various admissions to the bar in...
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Troy J. Charpentier
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(225) 382-3446
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Antitrust, Business, Civil Rights and Energy
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Troy Charpentier is a dedicated and experienced Louisiana Attorney. He joined Kean Miller in 1996, where he works with the Litigation Group in the Baton Rouge office. Troy has successfully represented local, regional and national clients in an array of legal disputes. His practice areas include General Commercial Litigation such as Contract Claims, Lease Disputes and Landlord/Tenant matters. Additionally, Troy advocates for clients with Pipeline Permitting and Incident Response before the Department of Natural Resources. He has extensive experience in Pipeline Expropriation projects. Troy is committed to providing outstanding service and the best possible outcomes.
Troy received a B.A. from Louisiana...
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Amanda Stephens Bourgeois
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(225) 382-3420
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Amanda Bourgeois is a partner in the Baton Rouge office. She joined the firm in 2012 and practices in the business and corporate group. Amanda has experience representing clients in connection with a variety of transactional matters, including asset and stock acquisitions and sales and the drafting and negotiating of industrial and construction procurement, purchase and service contracts. She has also assisted individuals and businesses with entity formation, structure and governance, including the drafting of organizational documents and planning of overall corporate structure.
Amanda received her J.D. in 2010 from the LSU Law Center where she was a member of the...
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Allison N. Benoit
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(225) 389-3746
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Asbestos and Business
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Allison Benoit is special counsel in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 2005 and practices in the toxic tort, occupational exposure, and commercial litigation groups. Prior to joining the firm, Allison practiced at an insurance defense firm in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Allison earned her B.A. in English, magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 1999. She earned her J.D. in 2003 from the LSU Law Center where she was a member of the Moot Court Board and a semi-finalist in the Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition.
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Gregory M. Anding
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(225) 382-3485
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business, Construction and Energy
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Louisiana State University
Greg Anding is a litigation partner in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 1995 and practices in the trial, toxic tort, expropriation, and commercial litigation groups. Greg represents clients in asbestos and benzene defense, other occupational and toxic tort litigation, hearing loss claims, expropriation (eminent domain) litigation, civil and business litigation, and construction law.
Greg has particular experience representing clients in cases involving premises liability, products liability, personal injury involving occupational and chemical exposures, and pipeline expropriation and expansion projects. He has specialized in asbestos and benzene litigation for over 20 years. Greg has handled...
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Dana Brown
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Southern University Law Center
Dana Brent Brown is the Managing Attorney of The Law Offices of Ossie Brown. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he is the son of former East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Ossie and Faye Brown, a retired teacher. Dana has managed The Law Offices of Ossie Brown since his father’s retirement in 2000.
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Kris Allan Perret
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Kris is a father of two and has been a resident of Baton Rouge since attending LSU in 1993. While at LSU, Kris, a two-time letterman, was a special teams captain for the LSU Tigers football team and recipient of the LSU Scholar Athlete’s Award. Since graduating LSU Law School in 2000, Kris has made an impression by helping hundreds in the courtroom and volunteering in the community.
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Robert A. Hawthorne Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA Attorney with 63 years of experience
(225) 382-3402
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513)
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Bob Hawthorne is of counsel to the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. He is one of the founding members of the firm and practices in the estate planning and probate, business and corporate, and real estate groups. Bob represents clients in the finance, acquisition, construction, purchase, refinancing, management, leasing and sale of various types of real estate developments, both commercial and residential, including office buildings, shopping malls, manufacturing facilities, retail centers, industrial facilities, and commercial developments.
Bob advises business and corporate clients with regard to commercial lending transactions, financings, and the structure and formation of corporate entities. He has extensive...
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P. Walker Lasiter
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Mississippi School of Law
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Robert McMillin
Slidell, LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Robert McMillin is a Criminal/DWI defense and Personal Injury attorney who focuses his career on providing the best representation and most aggressive defense for his clients. He defends individuals who have been accused of DWI/DUI first offense to multiple offense DWI/DUI as well as representing those incurring personal injury from auto accidents, faulty premises, negligence and more. He serves those in St Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson, and all surrounding southeastern Louisiana parishes.
Before going to college, Mr. McMillin served in the United States Marine Corps, including Operation Desert Storm. He then graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and earned...
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Wendy Manard
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Tulane University School of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
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Megan Chauffe Kiefer
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Megan handles cases in the greater New Orleans area and around Louisiana. She is nationally ranked in the top ten personal injuries under 40* and in the top ten personal injury attorneys in Louisiana. She is a trial attorney who has a proven track record in and out of court. She has a reputation as a fierce litigator and fights hard for her clients to get them the justice and compensation that they deserve. She has handled cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, severe spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, sexual harassment and assault,...
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Christopher L. Williams
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment, Energy and Entertainment & Sports
Tulane University School of Law
Christopher L. Williams focuses his practice on complex employment litigation, including cases involving violations of wage-and-hour laws, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages, breach of contract, whistleblower claims, and non-compete issues. After working for some of the nation’s largest labor-and-employment law firms, he opened his own practice in 2014 to concentrate on protecting the rights of workers and employees. Mr. Williams draws on his previous experience representing employers to provide legal advice to individuals regarding potential claims and legal remedies under state and federal employment laws. Mr. Williams has litigated a wide variety of employment issues in...
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Dylan Knoll
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Dylan is an associate at Denechaud & Denechaud. He was born in Melbourne, Australia. Dylan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne and earned a Juris Doctor cum laude and a Master of Arts from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. In law school, Dylan was a senior editor on law review and a moot court participant. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Donald E. Rysavy and the Honorable Fred W. Wellmann in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Dylan met his Covington-born wife while studying abroad in Germany. They live in New Orleans with...
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Clinton McGrath Jr
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Business and Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and Tulane University School of Law
Dually-licensed Attorney-CPA serving the tax planning & compliance, business law & planning, and accounting needs of domestic and foreign businesses, including their entrepreneurial owners. Currently owns and operates a multidisciplinary practice since 2012.
Prior to 2012, spent over 10 years' professional experience within the "Big 4" global firms, including the Washington National Tax Office of one "Big 4" firm and the New York M&A-Transactions practice of another "Big 4" firm, having significant Director/Senior Manager-level experience. Licensed as both an Attorney (DC) and CPA (DC, FL, LA).
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Mr. Andrew Legrand
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Loyola University New Orleans
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Mr. Tom W. Thornhill
Slidell, LA Attorney
Business, Energy, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Sophie Rosado
Kenner, LA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Probate, Social Security Disability and Traffic Tickets
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Ms. Rosado is a licensed attorney and notary in the State of Louisiana. Ms. Rosado received her J.D., dual degree in civil and common law with a concentration in International Law, in 2009 from Loyola University School of Law where she was a member of the Loyola Trial Advocacy competition teams: – Michigan State in the Spring of 2008 – AAJ in the Fall of 2009 Ms. Rosado served as an officer on the Trial Advocacy Board from 2008-2009. While at Loyola, Ms. Rosado was involved in: – Loyola’s Law Clinic – Public Interest Law Journal –...
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James L Bates Jr
Slidell, LA Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Louisiana State University - University of New Orleans
James Bates is a criminal defense attorney for DWI and DWI-related charges throughout the state of Louisiana. James Bates works almost exclusively with clients who have been arrested for DWI, Underage DWI, vehicular homicide, first degree negligent injury, drug-related DWI. James Bates also handles administrative license suspension hearings. James Bates serves clients throughout the entire state of Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Kenner, Monroe, Shreveport, Marrero, and Laplace. Call 985-503-2344 today for a free review of your DWI case.
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Mr Eric Malveau
New Orleans, LA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, 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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Charles C. Cain
New Orleans, LA Attorney
Free ConsultationSalmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University and The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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Tommy J. Badeaux
Metairie, LA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Louisiana - Lafayette and Loyola University New Orleans
"Having been involved in a catastrophic car wreck only a few years ago, I know exactly what's it like to be laid up in a hospital for days, not be able to work or do normal daily activities for months at a time, and stuck wondering how you'll pay for a new car or your medical bills. I know the aggravation and frustration that my clients have because they can't drive, have to go to treatment, or simply hate waking up in the morning because they're sore. It's because of this first-hand knowledge that I am able to relate to...
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Tanya C. Edwards
Metairie, LA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities and Stockbroker Fraud
University of Houston Law Center and University of Houston Law Center
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Georgia N. Ainsworth
New Orleans, LA Attorney
Asbestos, Business and Real Estate
Tulane University School of Law
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Michael S Donovan
Mandeville, LA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Michael S. Donovan, and the Donovan Law Firm, LLC, provides effective and efficient advocacy for our clients that are looking to protect their family’s future.
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Shawn Michael Murray
Mandeville, LA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Tulane University School of Law
“He and his staff always took their time in answering any questions I had and made me feel my healthcare needs were first priority. He is highly knowledgeable of the law and I appreciate all he and his staff did to resolve my case. If you need a workers compensation attorney don’t hesitate to contact Shawn Murray.” “The moment I walked out of his office I felt like he rolled his sleeves up and went to work. I was kept informed of the process the entire time and was made to feel as if I had not a worry...
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Jesse Piencenaves Marchan
Mandeville, LA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(985) 626-9595
1070 West Causeway Approach, Ste. B
Mandeville, LA 70471
Free ConsultationImmigration
Silliman University
A proud product of U.S. immigration himself, Jesse Marchan provides his clients with a unique understanding and hands on experience in family and employment based immigration. He has over 25 years of combined legal experience; 20 years as an immigration lawyer, handling basic to complex immigration law issues for individuals, families, and various organizations all over the country. Representative clients include private and public school systems, religious and medical organizations, and businesses recruiting workers for under-served areas. Before moving to the U. S. in the mid 90s, Mr. Marchan was a litigation attorney at the law firm of Remollo,...
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Patrick Murray
BOGALUSA, LA Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
Bogalusa, LA – Patrick G. Murray, managing partner of Murray Law Office.
Born in Bogalusa, LA to Lewis and Debbie Murray. Graduated Valedictorian from Bowling Green High School in 2007 and went on to study International Business at The University of Southern Mississippi. After obtaining his Degree in International Business, he continued his education at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Working with the District Attorney's Office during the day while studying law at night, Patrick developed a passion for serving the community and a strong desire to start a practice in Bogalusa. Completing...
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Douglas Daniel Brown
Hammond, LA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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...
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Hope Elizabeth Hughes
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Employment, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
I was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, living there until I was 21 years old, when I moved to New Orleans for law school.
I have vivid memories of being a child and arguing with my father – who is a lawyer – about something, and after I had made my point, he would stare at me silently, then look down, shake his head, and say “gosh you’d be a good lawyer.” And because of that, I just always knew I was going to go to law school. I tried to stray from that path a few times – my...