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Linda S. Melancon – Linda S. Melancon is an attorney practicing in the areas of Estate Planning,Elder Law, Medicaid and VA benefit’s planning, Special Needs Planning, and EstateAdministration (Probate, Successions and Trust Administration).Linda is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, certified by theLouisiana Board of Legal Specialization. She is also accredited by the Veterans Administration togive advice regarding veterans’ benefits.. Linda graduated magna cum laude from Mercer University with a double major in businessadministration and history and then attended Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert LawCenter where she graduated with her law degree in 1997.. While in law school, Linda received the Order of the Coif award for graduating in the top 10% ofher class and was a member of the Louisiana Law Review. She is a member of the LouisianaElder Law Task Force, the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association, the Academy of SpecialNeeds Planners and ElderCounsel.. Also active in the community, Linda has served as a board member for Ascension Parish Councilon Aging and the ARC of East Ascension. She is also a member of the Baton Rouge Associationof Women Attorneys and the Baton Rouge Aging Network. Linda also regularly presentseducational seminars for the public, as well as professional groups, on the importance of properplanning.

I graduated from LSU in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology.  I then attended LSU's paralegal studies program and received a certificate in 2005.  I was then hired by Miller and Hampton Attorneys as a personal injury legal assistant.. After working side by side with Attorney Gregory Miller for 5+ years, I attended Southern University Law Center full time while still employed with the firm.  While in law school, due to my previous experience, I received awards in Advanced Legal Writing and Legal Research.  I received my Juris Doctorate in 2013 and Miller and Hampton then became "Miller, Hampton, & Hilgendorf.". Over the last 8 years, I have been involved with the firm in various personal injury matters as well as litigation through various employment laws including Title VII and state discrimination laws, Federal Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Unpaid Wage claims, to name a few.. I have enjoyed helping those being treated unjustly whether its by an insurance company or by an employer.  Our firm believes in protecting people's rights.

I am a lawyer who represents businesses, individuals, and consumers in complex commercial and injury cases.

Hailey Manint is an attorney practicing in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Louisiana State University in 2018 before pursuing her law degree from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center. She graduated in the top 5% of her class and received her license to practice law in October of 2021.. Throughout her law school journey, Hailey demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership as an active member of the Public Interest Law Society. In her third year, she served as the President of the organization, showcasing her commitment to serving her community.. Driven by her passion for assisting others, she chose to focus her legal practice in an area of the law that that affects people in all stages of life. Hailey recognizes the significance of these areas of law, from estate planning to navigating the complexities of loss and bereavement.. Inspired by her grandfather, an esteemed attorney with his own practice in Baton Rouge, Hailey witnessed firsthand the transformative relationships he cultivated with his clients. This experience solidified her determination to pursue a legal career centered on making a positive difference in people’s lives.. Outside of her professional endeavors, Hailey finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel, discovering hidden treasures through thrifting and estate sale hunting, and nurturing her green thumb in the garden. Her diverse interests reflect her vibrant personality and commitment to embracing life’s adventures both inside and outside of the office.

Family Law Specialist, Board Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization

Derren S. Johnson practices law in Baton Rouge and concentrates in the areas of business and consumer bankruptcy. She received her law degree in 1984 from the LSU Law Center, where she was president of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and a member of the Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Board from 1983 to 1984. She served as a member of the Panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Middle District of Louisiana.

Along with his father George L. Carmouche, created the law firm: The Carmouche Group, LLC, predecessor of Carmouche Title, . Scott Carmouche received his Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at LSU along with a Bachelor of Civil Law.  He is a licensed attorney in the State of Louisiana and has worked in the Property Rights realm for most of his 10 year career.  Scott has analyzed and reviewed property title on over 100,000 acres of land in Louisiana.  Over those 10 years, Scott had analyzed and handled a plethora of property rights issues.  He presents regularly on the topics of Servitude, Acquisitive Prescription (Squatters) and many other property and ownership is also certified by the Louisiana State Bar Association as a Civil Litigation and Child Custody & Visitation Mediator.   Prior to attending Law School, Scott worked as a Law Enforcement Officer in California and Florida where a majority of his experience was in Dispute Resolution and Mediation.  Mr. Carmouche has an extensive background and training in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation while in Law School and through various State & Bar sanctioned programs and certifications.  He continues his training and education yearly and participates as an adviser to those learning the practice of mediation and dispute resolution.  George L. Carmouche, has worked in the Oil & Gas legal field for most of his 36 year career: handling multi-million dollar mineral issue cases, teaching Oil and Gas seminars to many of his colleagues in Louisiana, and serving as the Commissioner of Conservation for the State of Louisiana from 1996-1997. The SONRIS system, a complete on-line database of Louisiana mineral records, was developed under George L. Carmouche as Commissioner of Conservation, and has moved Oil and Gas production in Louisiana into the 21st century.  George has since retired and works on an advisory/of counsel role with Scott.