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The Patrick H. Yancey Law Firm, LLC is located in Houma, Louisiana.   Patrick Yancey received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in 1985; he worked as a Petroleum Engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation (now Exxon-Mobil) from 1985 through 1991.   During the summers of 1980 through 1984 while studying engineering at Louisiana Tech, Patrick Yancey worked offshore in the Gulf of Mexico as a roustabout in the oil field.. From 1991 to 1994 Patrick Yancey attended Loyola University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After graduating from Loyola, Patrick Yancey worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Edward J. Gaidry in the 32nd Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana.  In 1996, Patrick Yancey started The Yancey Law Firm.. The Yancey Law Firm is committed to making the community where its clients live and work, a safer place.  As part of its efforts, The Yancey Law Firm represents people who have been injured by other people’s choices to ignore rules that exist to keep people safe.   The Yancey Law Firm always strives to provide the best legal services possible to its clients.  The Yancey Law Firm helps its clients, and their families, get through the very difficult time of recovering from personal injuries, including assistance in finding appropriate medical care.    In 2014-15, Patrick Yancey served as Chair of Admiralty Section of the American Association for Justice.. Since 1996, The Yancey Law Firm has represented many people who have been injured or killed  as a result of someone else’s fault. The Yancey Law Firm has handled injury cases related to  working offshore in the oil and gas industry, 18 wheeler crashes,  car crashes,  airplane/helicopter crashes,  drilling rigs,  tugboats,  supply boats,  jackup boats,  diving vessels,  derrick barges,  pipe laying barges,  industrial/refinery explosions and other industrial casualties,  defective products, including defective medication and exposure to chemicals in the work environment, including asbestosis (which causes mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer).  In almost every case, the injury (or death) was preventable if the defendant party in the case would have followed the safety rules that existed to protect our client, which in almost every case could be you or me.  The victims of rule violations are random; they could be anyone, anywhere, anytime.. Additionally, The Yancey Law Firm has served as Local Liasson counsel for and with nationally recognized law firms who specialize in class action claims protecting consumers and shareholders of corporations from fraud and negligent conduct of its directors.  The Yancey Law Firm is proud to assist in producing justice for consumers who have been wronged.

Rachel earned her B.A. in English from LSU in 1998, her M.Ed. in Secondary English Education from LSU in 1999, and her J.D. in 2004 from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the Loyola Law Review.  During her tenure on the Law Review, she earned the Warren E. Mouledoux Editor-in-Chief’s award for outstanding dedication to the review. She served as law clerk to the Honorable John R. Walker, 32nd Judicial District Court from 2004-2006.  She is an associate member of the Junior Auxiliary of Houma and serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Matthew’s Episcopal School.  She and her husband have three daughters.

I was born and raised in Terrebonne Parish.  I attended LSU  for undergraduate studies and received a degree in psychology.  I then attended Loyola School of Law in New Orleans and graduatedd in 1990.  I practiced in New Orleans for approximately 10 years an then moved back to Houma, where I currrently practice.

I pride myself in fighting for my clients' rights whether it's defending them against the State on criminal charges or making sure insurance companies pay what they should.

I have been admitted to practice law in the following states: Illinois 1977, Florida 1977, and Louisiana 1981. Since 1981 I have resided and practiced law in Houma, Louisiana, and specialize in real estate and banking transactions.  My firm is approved to close bank loans with all the major lenders as well as the local community banks.  We write title insurance through Chicago Title Insurance Company and Commonwealth.  My previous employment was with a major title insurance company before I entered private law practice. My firm and employees are very active in various local civic and social organizations and strive to serve everyone in both our professional and personal lives.

I am an experienced trial lawyer with over 28 years in both personal injury and criminal defense. I am a born again christian and worship at First Babtist Church of Houma, LA. I have been married for over 33 years to my wife, Kellie, who is a registered nurse at TGMC. We have one child, Corinne who recently graduated from LSU in mechanical engineering and currently works for GE Oil and Gas. I enjoy people, love to help others, and enjoy the challenges of practicing law. Currently, I concentrate my law practice in the Houma and Thibodaux area, however I have handled cases throughout the State of Louisiana.. I have extensive experience in Drug and Alcohol related criminal defense cases. I also have significant experience with other criminal defense cases ranging from simple battery to murder, sex offenses, domestic abuse cases, burglaries, thefts, robberies; just about any criminal charges.. I have significant experience in handling auto accidents, including serious bodily injury. I have personally handled cases involving wrongful death, closed head injury (brain injury), paralysis (quadraplegia), rubtured discs, and soft tissue injuries.. I have also handled cases involving Maritime Law, Jones Act, and General Maritime Law.. During my time off, I play drums in a local cover band "Bandit". I enjoy watching Saints and LSU football, and love golf.

I am an accomplished attorney with over two decades of legal experience.  I recieved my J.D. from LSU Law School with additional training in mediation from Loyola University New Orleans.  I am proud to have come from a family of lawyers and have been in private practice with my father for many years of my career.. My accomplishments span all areas of the law. I am an expert litigator, having successfully tried and won hundreds of cases.  I have represented a full range of commercial clients, from major insurance companies including StateFarm, Allstate and Prudential to small business catering to the oil & gas and seafood sectors.  I also have extensive experience in complex business and real estate transcations, wills & estate successions, civil matters, disaster cases and personal injury lawsuits.. I believe in justice, in the power of doing what is right and in the importance of helping others.

I am a lifelong resident of Houma, Louisiana. I graduated from Nicholls State University with bachelor's and masters degrees and received my Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. I have been married for 44 years to Denise Marcel Alfred. We have two sons, Chris and Elliot, and two grandsons, Corey and Trey. I am a bad golfer and a very good cook. I believe all of my clients are entitled to be treated with fairness and dignity. I have been named Best Family Attorney in our area for a number of years by our local newspaper readers. I believe integrity and hard work are virtues that will make us all a success as will remembering to thank God every day for the blessing of each other.

Derrick Prentice, together with all members of The Prentice Firm team, have created a legal family focused on the practice of residential and commercial property title examination. We strive daily to insure our clients experience timely, hassle free closings, while providing title insurance for all of their commercial and residential needs. The Prentice Firm is an ALTA BEST PRACTICES CERTIFIED Real Estate Law Firm.

Big-city experience, with home-town values.  Having tried cases in Federal and State Courts in Louisiana, as well as before the Louisiana Supreme Court, Dexter has the experience, education and training needed to fight your case.  But, he has not lost the personal, home-town values of putting the client first and fighting for the underdog.

Based in Louisiana, Gaidry Law Group provides high-quality, zealous and ethical representation to people injured by the negligence of others. We represent clients in cases involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death occurring on rivers and seas, roadways and highways, and at the hands of health care providers, hospitals and nursing homes.

Attorney and author Morgan Allison, alongside his wife and law partner Elizabeth, has practiced estate law for over 15 years. He is a proud member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and has advised and protected families all over the Bayouland area.. Mr. Allison has served the community as a volunteer EMT/firefighter, District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America Bayou District, and currently as a member of the board of directors of the Houma Rotary Club.. Mr. Allison is also a consummate "computer nerd," with a presence on the web as far back as the web has existed. He has a passion for bringing his technological savvy to the service of his families and loves to educate the community with videos and articles about the law.