Top best L Lawyers in ZIP 70508 | 149 available

The personal injury legal process is an arduous and sometimes painful journey.. I believe my job is to protect each one of my clients allowing he or she the time and resources to heal both physically and mentally from their accident.  I deal with the liability insurance carriers, their lawyers, the medical providers and bill collectors.  If I do my job well the client should remain insulated to the greatest extent possible from the daily aspects of their case.. Despite the overwhelming number of advertisements to the contrary my focus as an injury lawyer is not simply to “get you the compensation you deserve”.  Money obtained as a result of a personal injury settlement, while often substantial, is rarely enough to aid an injured person in dealing with the “new normal”. There are day to day struggles in coping with debilitating and life altering injuries, chronic pain and depression.  Many times clients will temporarily regain their health only to later realize the long term permanent implications associated with the injury.. My true work is to employ the resources to assist my clients in coping with physical and emotional trauma.  There is the issue of missed work and providing for your family. There is the issue of choosing trusted medical personnel to aid you in your journey to recovery, along with the mounting bills for these services.  There is the issue of depression from the constant pain you are experiencing, the emotional and psychological impact of being unable to physically perform in the same way you did prior to the accident.. Injuries shatter dreams. There is self-doubt. Health problems take a toll on all of your relationships, those with your spouse, your children, your friends, and your co-workers.  These issues are real. They are a part of just about every case I handle.. Every client and every case is unique. The question in deciding on a lawyer to take your case is whether or not he understands you, whether he can relate to what you are going through. Simply stated, does he “get it”?. I attended Lafayette High School and went on to play football at UL at Lafayette. While playing ball I took my health for granted. Along the way I had numerous injuries, many requiring surgery, and have suffered the permanent repercussions from those operations.   I specialize in personal injury claims because of these experiences.  I will forever be affected by what has happened in my own life and know what it means to have to deal with life altering injuries and conditions.. I am passionate about overall health and wellness. I provide support to my clients to enable them to achieve quality medical care from patient oriented health care providers.  This is important to me.  I take much satisfaction in seeing my clients recover from their injuries with their hopes and plans for the future, and that of their family, well intact.

Philip C. Kobetz has practiced law since earning his degree from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1980. As a personal injury trial attorney, he has obtained millions in verdicts and settlements, fighting for clients who have suffered injuries due to negligence. His experience and dedication ensure that clients receive strong legal representation.. He is also a board-certified family law practitioner with a focus on divorce and community property litigation. Whether handling personal injury claims or family law disputes, he provides strategic legal counsel to help clients navigate challenging situations.

Mr. Stockstill graduated from Louisiana State University (B.A. 2005) and Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D./D.C.L. 2009). Admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2009. Mr. Stockstill’s primary focus is within the firm’s litigation practice, with a concentration on personal injury, products liability, family law, successions, contract disputes and collections. Experienced litigator in both state and federal courts. Also has extensive practice in transactional matters, including estate planning and the drafting of wills, trusts, pre-nuptial agreements, business contracts, and residential and commercial leases. Member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, the Lafayette Bar Association, the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association and the Paula K. Woodruff Family Law Section of the Lafayette Bar Association.

Kenny Habetz has dedicated more than a decade of his life to helping accident victims, and he’s only just getting started.Kenny graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2002 and earned a degree in finance from Louisiana State University in 2006.. He enrolled in the Southern University Law Center and earned multiple Excellence Awards for the Highest Grade in his classes. Kenny earned his Juris Doctor in 2009 and graduated in the top ten in his class, earning him the magna cum laude designation.. Kenny immediately began advocating for Louisiana accident victims and hasn’t stopped since. He has been named one of the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers.. He’s also a member of the Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, and he runs a BBB-accredited business.Dealing with insurance companies can be terrifying at the best of times.. When you’re injured, scared, and desperate, it often feels impossible. Kenny Habetz Injury Law wants to help. We know how to go up against the insurance companies and get you the money you’re entitled to.. Kenny knows the courtroom tactics these companies use to deny victims a fair settlement, and he will do what it takes to win your case.At Kenny Habetz Injury Law, customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We use a straightforward and proven process, create a collaborative work environment, and dedicate ourselves to client communication.. Kenny decided to work in injury law because of the opportunities it gives him to improve clients’ lives, and that’s exactly what we strive to do.. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, and we always work on contingency. If we don’t win, you don’t owe Kenny a penny.

David P. Kobetz earned his law degree magna cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2019. Before joining his father’s practice, he worked at a large firm in Lafayette, Louisiana, handling insurance and workers' compensation defense. This background gives him a deep understanding of how defense teams work to limit liability and minimize damages, an advantage he now uses to advocate for personal injury clients.. His practice also includes family law, where he focuses on community property litigation. Whether handling personal injury claims or family law disputes, he is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Collin Melancon is an accomplished Lafayette personal injury attorney with Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. He co-founded the firm with three other experienced lawyers after refining his skills at a prominent defense firm in New Orleans.. Collin's practice spans a variety of cases, including wrongful deaths, sexual abuse, serious personal injuries, complex business disputes, and individual conflicts. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. From 2020 to 2023, Collin was recognized as a Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star for Personal Injury, a distinction given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. He serves on the board of the Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD), representing New Orleans. Additionally, he was appointed to a three-year term on the Louisiana Supreme Court Judicial Council as the LSBA YLD Representative and is a member of the LSBA Professionalism Committee.. Collin graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, finishing first in his class in the Louisiana Civil Law Division. He received the Spirit of St. Ignatius Award, Loyola Law School's highest honor. During his time at Loyola, he was a member and board member of Loyola’s Law Review, competed in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, and served as Chief Justice of Loyola’s Honor Board.. Before practicing law, Collin worked as a commissioned sheriff’s deputy in East Baton Rouge Parish. He earned a B.A. in International Studies with a minor in Political Science from Louisiana State University.. For personalized legal representation, reach out to Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation today.

Brett L. Grayson LLC Law Firm offers representation in a variety of criminal matters. I have extensive litigation experience as both a defense attorney as well as more than one hundred jury trials as a prosecutor, handling numerous drug trafficking cases as well as crimes of violence. My goal is to ensure that my clients interest be represented and that an accurate rendition of the facts be put before the Court. I take my representation of a criminal client very seriously and understand the emotional toll taken on all those involved. My representation includes but not limited to the following areas: misdemeanors, felonies, drug charges, sex offenses, traffic violations, theft, assault and battery. Because of my experience, I am very knowlegeable in federal criminal litigation and sentencing.  If the specific crime that you are charged with is not listed, please understand that I have experience in many areas of criminal law and please feel free to contact my office for a consultation.

As the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers' managing partner and chief litigator, Lafayette personal injury lawyer David Laborde represents injury victims. Since 1991, he has been practicing law in Louisiana. Attorney Laborde is a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, and a member of the Lafayette Parish Bar Association and Louisiana Association of Justice. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Tulane Law School.

38 years in a litigation practice that currently entails almost exclusively defense of oil related companies in high profile property contaminaiton lawsuits ("legacy lawsuits" as they are known in Louisiana).  Been with the same lawfirm the entire time.  Vice-President of the law firm, but would prefer to be in the court room as opposed ot the board room.. Martindale Hubbell AV rated.  Acadiana Profile Best Lawyers of 2016 in two catagories: Environmental Law and Appellate Practice.. Litigation goal is to get the client out of the litigaiton as reasonably and quickly as possible.  Trials generally benefit two classes of people:  plaintiff lawyers and defense lawyers.  If we look upon the lawsuit as a business expense as opposed to a perosnal affront the results are usually more palatable.  Sometimes, reason goes out the window and then you try the case.. In addiiton to contamination cases, I enjoy the appellate practice very much.  If the case demands it, it can be of great assistence to have oyur appellate counsel at trial preparing the record for errors that may save the case on appeal.  90% of your appeal is won at the trial level.. I graduated from Louisiana State University and also attended the prestigious University of Vermont Environmental Law Center in 1989 for a concentrated course of study in Environmental Law, studying such topics as CERCLA, RCRA and Risk Assessment. I was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 1979. I am  also admitted to practice before all of the Louisiana U.S. District Courts (Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Louisiana) and before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. I am a member of the honor fraternity of Phi Kappa Phi and graduated from the Louisiana State University Law Center as a member of the Order of the Coif.  I was also a member of the LSU Law Center Moot Court Board. I am a member of the Lafayette Parish, Louisiana State, and American Bar Associations as well as the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel.. I started my legal career with the Onebane Law Firm in 1979, and hve been in practice with the firm since that time. As noted above, my current area of practice has concentrated on what has become known as “legacy lawsuits”. I represent both oil companies and operators in suits filed for restoration and money damages allegedly arising from contamination by the release of hydrocarbons, produced water, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) and other harmful substances in conjunction with historic oil and gas operations. I am also representing defendants in various lawsuits filed claiming violation of the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act of 1978.. I also head the Appellate Practice group in the firm and have significant experience in appeals and writ applications in a variety of areas.. The following is a sampling of cases of significance in which I have been involved: Diamond Crystal Salt Company v. Texaco, Inc. (damage claim for loss of salt mine due to collapse of drilling rig; represented Diamond Crystal Salt Company); Meredith v. Ieyoub (action challenging constitutionality of Louisiana Attorney General hiring private attorneys to sue oil and gas companies for environmental damages on contingency fee basis; represented Robert Meredith, et al, and the Louisiana Independent Oil & Gas Producers); American Waste and Pollution Control, Inc. v. Parish of St. Martinville (action challenging constitutionality of parish zoning ordinance prohibiting waste disposal facility within the Parish; represented American Waste and Pollution Control, Inc.); Motorola, Inc. v. Associated Indemnity Company.. I have lived in Lafayette, Louisiana since I joined the firm.  I am married to Cynthia Brasselle, and between us we have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.. Seminars and presentations to University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Lafayette Parish Bar Association (most recent - "The Sermon on the Amount: Legacy Lawsuits - Past, Present and Future". Blended family, 5 kids, 4 grandkids and a wife I don;t deserve.  Enjoy home theater, audio and building and repairing computers.. Life is good!