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Karleen Green has a blended labor and employment practice which concentrates on employee benefits and employment matters for both public and private employers, including compliance with federal and state employment laws as well as ERISA, HIPAA, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and COBRA. She represents clients in various industries, including construction, healthcare, public utilities, package and freight delivery, financial services, fueling, gaming, industrial equipment, insurance, real estate, food service, education, and state and local government. Ms. Green handles issues related to plan qualification under the Internal Revenue Code and compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and COBRA. She regularly counsels clients on administration of pension and welfare benefit plans and cafeteria plans as well as plan correction issues. Ms. Green also drafts benefit plans and various plan documents such as summary plan descriptions and plan amendments and reviews prototype plan documents and service agreements. She advises employers on nonqualified deferred compensation matters, employment agreements, and severance arrangements. She handles ERISA litigation involving issues of breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful denial of benefits. Ms. Green has spoken numerous times on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the impact on employer-provided group health coverage and counsels clients on compliance issues.. Ms. Green counsels employers on issues related to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and state laws related to discrimination and retaliation, wage payment, and noncompetition and defends clients in administrative proceedings and litigation asserting claims under these laws. She frequently counsels clients on the administration of employee benefits during leaves of absence under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the FMLA, and other federal and state laws. She regularly drafts and reviews employment policies and conducts training sessions on employment laws.

Jon Benda practices in the areas of contract preparation and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, documentation of commercial loans, commercial real estate transactions, joint ventures, and general corporate and business law.

John Shortess practices in the areas of environmental litigation and environmental regulatory and commercial transactional counseling. He represents a number of industry clients including electric utilities, oil and gas companies, chemical manufacturing plants, agricultural and industrial manufacturing plants, and railroad transportation companies. His regulatory practice has involved the defense and resolution of numerous enforcement actions and permitting matters before the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and in state court, counseling on water, air, solid waste, reporting, remediation and corrective action, brownfields, and other regulatory issues involving both state and federal regulators and environmental compliance counseling. His commercial transactional practice involves counsel to sellers, buyers, and lenders concerning environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance issues. His litigation experience involves the defense of oil and gas related property damage claims, train derailment related claims, and other environmental contamination claims.. From 1992 to 1996, Mr. Shortess worked at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality where he was employed as a Geologist in the Ground Water Protection Division. He oversaw and evaluated the development, implementation and performance of ground water monitoring and corrective action plans at sites throughout the state of Louisiana.

John Shirley practices in the area of business law, having represented public utilities before the Louisiana Public Service Commission for over twenty years. His practice consists of representing electric, gas, water and sewer utilities, motor carriers, telecommunications companies, and wind and other renewable energy companies before the Louisiana Public Service Commission. He also consults and lobbies elected public service commissioners, the Louisiana Bond Commission, executive staff and the Louisiana legislature on behalf of his clients.. Prior to joining the firm, he was the founding partner of Shirley, Ezell, Guarisco & Marionneaux, LLC.

Jess Huffman practices in the area of labor and employment law. She represents primarily employers in civil litigation, arbitrations and administrative proceedings regarding claims involving all areas of labor and employment, including employment discrimination, ERISA, sexual harassment, employee defamation and other employment-related tort claims, employment contracts, OSHA, union matters, wage and hour, and drafting and implementing employment policies. Ms. Huffman also represents employers in prosecuting and defending cases involving alleged breaches of non-competition agreements, and employment or business-related tort claims. Additionally, she counsels and assists employers regarding compliance with various applicable federal and state labor and employment laws, including the preparation and/or review of employment contracts, severance agreements, and employee handbooks and policies.. Ms. Huffman represents clients in in federal and state litigation, arbitrations and administrative proceedings. Ms. Huffman represents employers in a wide variety of industries, including construction, oil and gas exploration and production, petrochemical, restaurant, insurance, health care, retail, and financial services.

Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink is the owner of Wittenbrink Law Firm (Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink, Attorney at Law, LLC).  He is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, and has practiced primarily family law for over thirty-three years. He is the Past Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and a former member of the LSBA Legislation Committee as well.   His practice includes complicated divorce and custody matters involving child support, spousal support and community property partitions, protection against family violence, adoptions and grandparent custody issues.  He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe on family law issues.  In addition, he has wide practice experience in general civil litigation including defamation, personal injury and insurance claims, property and boundary disputes, homeowner's association claims and defenses, landlord-tenant issues and wills and successions.  He is presently also advising clients and litigating against Covid-19 proclamations in favor of First Amendment and other Constitutionally protected rights, most recently receiving national recognition for the successful defense of Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, who was arrested for having church services during the Covid-19 debacle.  He has advised clients on mental health care law and regulatory issues.  Mr. Wittenbrink previously served as a Supervising Attorney at Capital Area Legal Services where he started and supervised the Battered Women's Section and supervised Rural Legal Services Delivery. Mr. Wittenbrink is admitted in all Louisiana state and federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association where he serves on the Family Law Section council, the Baton Rouge Bar Association where he served as past Chair of the Family Law Section, Education,  Membership and Law Day committees and where he presently serves on the publications and pro-bono committees. He is the previous recipient of the President's award (twice) and Century Club awards (five times) for pro-bono services from the Baton Rouge Bar Association. He is rated AV-by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating and is a Platinum Client Champion for 2020, 2021 and 2022 in Martindale-Hubbell, rated "Superb" on Avvo rating services and has a five-star Client rating on .

Jeff Tomlinson is a Louisiana real estate attorney practicing with a concentration in the areas of commercial real estate, oil and gas and negotiating industrial facility agreements with contractors and suppliers. His real estate practice includes negotiating and drafting purchase agreements; oil, gas and mineral leases; mineral opinions; mortgages; servitudes, restrictions and covenants; and handling the formation of limited liability companies, corporations and other entities.. Mr. Tomlinson focuses a major part of his practice on addressing title insurance and oil and gas matters. In addition, he has experience representing and assisting industrial facilities and contractors in a wide array of service, rental and product supply arrangements.

Jeff Barbin practices in the areas of business and finance with an emphasis on business transactional and regulatory matters related to casino gaming transactions. In particular, he focuses on gaming transactions requiring local gaming regulatory approvals and other complex transactional and regulatory matters, often working closely with the firm’s gaming lawyers in Mississippi to achieve efficiencies for the client in both jurisdictions. In this context, he has represented casino operators, management, investors, lenders, manufacturers and other vendors in their Louisiana gaming regulatory matters. His practice has also involved complex commercial real estate transactions, representing lenders, and developers in acquisitions, development matters, divestitures, and commercial loan closings. He has worked on the development of Louisiana banking forms, business entity formation, stock sales and entity mergers, alcohol licensing and other general business matters.

Jack Stanley practices in the area of litigation, with a focus on commercial and environmental litigation. He has served clients in a wide spectrum of industries including education, health care, energy, and insurance on a state and national level. He has experience in large scale litigation, including handling and resolving various types of discovery disputes.

In both federal and state court, I have built a reputation for successful and aggressive representation in complex cases in the areas of criminal defense. If you have been arrested or are under investigation, you need an advocate who understands the situation and knows the justice system.. No matter the scale of the charge, you need an attorney trained and experienced in the nuances of defending criminal cases to make sure your rights are fully protected.. I have over ten years of experience producing extraordinary results for my clients, and I can put that experience to work for you.

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Heather Duplantis practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance and reinsurance, focusing primarily in insurance coverage litigation and defense of professionals.  She is a litigator with over 10 years of experience, and devotes much of her practice to representing insurance agents and brokers, attorneys, home inspectors, architects, and other professionals in a wide variety of errors and omissions claims in both state and federal court. Ms. Duplantis also has significant experience litigating complex business and commercial disputes. She began her legal career in Austin, Texas, where she worked as a litigator for five years, first as an associate at Vinson & Elkins, LLP and then as a partner at Reeves & Brightwell LLP, before returning home to her native Louisiana and joining Phelps Dunbar’s Baton Rouge’s office in 2006.

Ginger Dodd practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. Her litigation experience encompasses a broad range of insurance coverage issues, with an emphasis on complex insurance coverage disputes including time element claims related to windstorm and flood catastrophes, environmental clean-up, chemical exposures and professional liability. In addition, she defends various clients against premises liability, product and professional liability claims.

Erik Piazza practices in the area of business. He represents a variety of commercial developers. His practice is primarily focused on real estate matters, including commercial and residential developments, commercial leases, banking/financing, condominium regimes and other commercial transactions.

Ed Hardin is a triathlete. He knows that competing at a high level means training, discipline, and endurance. That’s why you can find him going the distance for some of the most respected employers in Louisiana.. Ed brings that same drive and focus to our clients’ labor and employment law needs.

Drew received his law degree from Louisiana State University and his undergraduate degree in economics from George Mason University in Alexandria, Virginia.. Prior to practicing law, Drew worked in Washington, DC, as a legislative aide in the United States Congress. Drew also served as a policy analyst at a well-known public policy think tank.. Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Louisiana, Drew launched a practice which focuses on personal injury, lemon law, and automotive litigation.. In his spare time, Drew plays both piano and guitar. He is also an avid runner, having run one full marathon and two half marathons.

Doran L. Drummond received his Juris Doctorate and Graduate Diploma in Civil Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team. As a law student, Doran was a member of the Trial Advocacy Executive Board, where he served as President. Doran also participated in multiple internal and external competitions in Trial Advocacy and Moot Court, including the National Pretrial Competition where his team finished first in the nation in 2013.. Education

Don Cazayoux graduated from Louisiana State University, earning his B.A. in 1985 and M.A. in 1993 in Psychology. Between his B.A. and M.A., he earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1991. Don has over 20 years of experience in the field of civil and criminal law. He focuses specifically on consumer cases that deal with severe injuries such as scarring or soft tissue injuries, as well as white-collar criminal cases.

Dennis Blunt practices in the area of commercial litigation, with a focus on business disputes including business torts and insurance company solvency and regulation. He is an experienced trial litigator having represented plaintiffs, defendants, and regulators across a wide spectrum of industries including education, public utilities, health care, state and municipal government, insurance, and financial institutions on a regional and national basis. He has tried matters involving corporate governance, having represented clients in directors and officers litigation involving complex claims of business misconduct, fraud, civil RICO, procurement, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair trade practices. His business litigation practice has also included handling Louisiana state and local tax disputes. Mr. Blunt has further represented several large employers in employment matters including wage and hour collective action litigation. He has significant experience handling large scale litigation involving significant issues of electronic document preservation and handling e-discovery disputes, having also lectured on e-discovery related topics.

Construction Law & Corporate Law throughout LA. Family Law for GBR & surrounding parishes. 25 years experience representing clients locally, multi-state and at the federal level with positive results for clients. Went to LSU Law School and have been an Adjunct Law Professor at Southern Law since 2010 so I support the Tigers and the Jaquars! Please call office at or email via my office email at as I do not check this site's email nor necessarily update information. I only allow general information to be offered through it at this time. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you should you need legal assistance.

Chris Shows has never been afraid of a little adventure.. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast with a penchant for fighting the good fight, Chris is a self-proclaimed “underdog guy.” He realized early on that seeking justice, helping the little guy, and challenging the status quo were his passions. And like his grandfather before him, he turned to the law to pursue them.. Chris grew up in Baton Rouge but relocated to Alaska to finish high school. It didn’t take him long to make his way back to Louisiana, and he completed both his Bachelor’s degree and law degree at LSU.. Over the years, Chris built his reputation as a lawyer who fights for the people. Though he most frequently works personal injury cases, Chris also specializes in bankruptcy and debt relief, as well as small business counseling and litigation.. Chris knows that it takes time and it takes work to get families the relief they need. Often times, that means leading the charge on a case, as lead trial counsel or even working a case alone. In fact, 100% of his practice is devoted to litigation.. The most satisfying part of law, Chris says, is “maneuvering and manipulating” the complicated legal world to help someone in need. He finds these success stories as exhilarating as his cross-country motorcycle rides from Alaska back to Louisiana, and as beautiful as his vintage BMW.. When he’s not in the courtroom, you can find Chris seated behind his grandfather’s desk , mere blocks from his grandfather’s old law office, gardening out back in the evenings, or taking a spin on one of his Spanish trail bikes. Chris also enjoys sailing and traveling, especially with his two sons and dear wife Tammy.

Charles “Chase” Logan Trichell was born and raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and golf. After graduating with honors, Chase studied at LSU, where he served as philanthropy chairman for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Chase was also appointed student advisory councilman for the Center for Community, Engagement, and Leadership; became a member of the Student Tiger Athletic Foundation; was selected to join the Phi Sigma Pi Honor Society; was named to both the Dean’s List and Chancellor’s Honor Roll on multiple occasions; and ultimately earned his Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing in 2011.. Chase then enrolled at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he was elected by the student body to serve as the Student Bar Association’s Executive Director of Programming. During law school, Chase had the distinct honor of being selected as the judicial intern at the First Judicial District Court of Louisiana under the direct tutelage of Justice Scott J. Crichton, current Louisiana Supreme Court Justice. A member of the LSU Law Running Club and Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, Chase played quarterback for the Purple Team in Barrister’s Bowl VIII, IX, and X — the school’s annual tackle football game pitting Purple vs. Gold to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Chase earned both his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from LSU in 2014.. According to his family, which calls him “The People’s Lawyer,” Chase was born to practice law. Trained as a personal injury attorney, Chase has earned a reputation in his young career as an extremely hard worker who loves interacting with his clients. He prides himself on putting the interests of his clients first and always being there when they need him. Chase joined Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers in 2016 and brings to the team a genuine passion for practicing law and representing people, not corporations. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, and is licensed to practice law in all 64 of Louisiana’s great parishes.. Chase is the third of four boys and is the very proud uncle of two nieces and two nephews. Anyone who knows Chase knows that nothing matters more to him than family — but LSU sports are a close second. He never misses a home game in Death Valley or an opportunity to play golf. In his spare time, Chase enjoys running the LSU Lakes, playing basketball, and volunteering at The First Tee of Baton Rouge and for the Big Buddy Program.

Chad A. Dudley is the managing partner of Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers. Dudley DeBosier has offices throughout Louisiana and focuses on the areas of personal injury, worker’s compensation, social security disability, and mass torts. Mr. Dudley is also the founding partner of Vista Consulting, a consulting company that provides operational consulting to personal injury firms across the country.

Attorney and partner with the Dore Jeansonne Law Firm.  We handle a variety of legal matters and issue.  I am licensed in Louisiana and our Louisiana office is located in Baton Rouge, but we can travel to any area of the state if needed.

Annette Peltier practices in the area of litigation, primarily toxic tort litigation, including asbestos defense, general tort litigation, and corporate defense, as well as other commercial litigation fields. She has worked in the area of toxic tort defense, environmental compliance, insurance defense, and workers’ compensation defense since 1997.. Ms. Peltier has defended asbestos, phosgene, vinyl chloride, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, and benzene maritime cases. She has helped to defend a railroad in two separate train derailment lawsuits in both federal and state courts. Her clients have included manufacturers, chemical and industrial plants, railroads, hospitals, and insurance companies.. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar in Baton Rouge, she worked as an attorney in Lake Charles, Louisiana.