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Wesley Barr brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to his clients, offering skilled counsel in a range of high-stakes disputes. Serving individuals, businesses, pension systems, and charitable organizations, Mr. Barr is known for his effective advocacy in both federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums nationwide. Notably, he has achieved seven- and eight-figure settlements by pursuing claims against major financial institutions following the 2008 crisis. Mr. Barr also represents clients in complex insurance litigation, including bad faith and underpayment claims related to hurricane, flood, and fire damages. His trial experience—including numerous jury verdicts—demonstrates both creativity and dedication to his clients’ best interests. Wesley holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida and an LL.M. from Tulane University Law School. Licensed in Louisiana, Florida, and Hawaii, he is active in professional organizations such as the Louisiana Association of Justice and has been recognized by Super Lawyers.

Upon retiring from his litigation practice as a managing parter of his firm, Mr. Ovella formed a highly successful consulting firm three years ago to assist people with litigation related needs. At the request of many attorneys and former, present, and potential clients, Mr. Ovella formed Dominic J. Ovella Attorney at Law, L.L.C. As a litigator, with over 30 years of experience, Mr. Ovella has returned to his litigation practice. Mr. Ovella has handled and litigated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of claims for personal injury and property damage brought by and against his clients. Mr. Ovella's success begins with his personality and knowledge and ends with his ability to obtain great results for clients, whether by settlements or in trials.

Tony Hernandez possesses considerable experience and a unique expertise that makes him an invaluable asset to any legislative effort. Tony started an independent governmental relations practice and law firm in September 2014, after nine years of international, local, state, and federal government and public affairs experience, plus five years working in various legal capacities. During this time, Tony developed a strong reputation for diligent and effective client representation, a thorough understanding of Texas parliamentary procedure, and for rapid, thorough responses to client concerns.. Prior to starting his own practice, Tony served as the general counsel for the Texas Lobby Group. During four legislative sessions, Tony was responsible for legislative drafting and amendments, Texas House parliamentary compliance, plus legal and technical research. Tony utilized his expertise in parliamentary procedure to forestall dozens of adverse bills, as well as to shepherd legislation important to his clients. Tony effectively and rapidly translates client ideas into discernible legislation and amendments. He is adept at identifying viable legislative vehicles for amendments late in the legislative process. During the interim, Tony consults on Texas Statewide, Senate, and House legislative elections.. Tony obtained his juris doctorate from Tulane University School of Law while working for TLG. At Tulane, Tony served as Senior Business Editor of the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law and directed a Law and Economics reading group in coordination with several professors. He also served as the President of the Tulane Chapter of the Federalist Society where he hosted numerous prominent legal scholars and judges. During the summer break, Tony worked as a summer law clerk in the chambers of Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and in the Transportation Division of the Texas Office of Attorney General. During his final year of law school, he worked in the chambers of Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Fredericka Wicker.. In addition to his background in Texas and Louisiana, Tony has significant experience abroad. He has negotiated import/export contracts in English and Spanish with Mexican business partners. He spent eight months working at the Australian Parliament in the Office of Andrew Laming, the Federal Member for Bowman, Queensland. He has studied in England, Greece, Australia, and Peru.. Tony is admitted to practice law in Texas. He graduated magna cum laude from Saint Edward’s University. When he isn’t researching and writing laws, or roaming the Texas Capitol, he can likely be found kayaking with his dog down the Colorado River or playing basketball at the local courts.

Stephanie Cheralla has 15 years of litigation experience, with a primary focus on the defense of Louisiana workers’ compensation cases. She launched Cheralla & Associates, a boutique woman-owned law firm, in 2023 after progressing from litigation attorney (2008 to 2017) to partner (2017 to 2023) at the New Orleans law firm of Degan, Blanchard & Nash, APLC.. She has handled more than 350 insurance defense litigation matters on behalf of individuals, employers, and insurers in administrative, state, and federal forums over the course of her legal career. Her workers’ compensation practice encompasses disputes brought under the following state and federal laws,. Louisiana Workers’ Compensation LawU.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation ActDefense Base ActJones ActOuter-Continental Shelf Lands ActBy the NumbersPast Results are not a Guarantee of Future Success16 - Stephanie has served as the lead attorney on 16 trials before workers’ compensation tribunals and prepared for many more before the Louisiana Offices of Workers’ Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor Offices of Administrative Law Judges, and civil district courts throughout the State of Louisiana.12+ More than 12 defense assignments to Stephanie were voluntarily dismissed by the claimant/plaintiff upon the defendant’s showing of no merit ahead of motions for summary judgment.14 - Successful motions for summary judgment and exceptions granted, resulting in dismissal of defendant client.300+ The vast majority of the remaining 300 or so cases that did not go to trial or resolve through motions practice were settled ahead of trial, largely on very favorable terms to the client and sometimes with little or no contribution from our client.$$$ - Stephanie has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for workers’ compensation benefits paid back to defendant clients through subrogation matters in third party tort litigation.Tort Claim DefenseIn addition to workers’ compensation, Stephanie is experienced in defending tort causes of action for personal injuries involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability. Earlier in her career she worked on Chinese-manufactured drywall products liability multi-district litigation, overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. This versatile background gives Stephanie the ability to also handle cases involving:. Maritime lawConstruction defectsPremises liabilityProducts liabilityTort/personal injury law. ABA TIPS Workers’ Compensation Committee, Vice Chair 2017 to 2019, Current MemberABA TIPS Section on Labor and Employment, Current MemberLouisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers, Current MemberLouisiana State Bar Association, 2008 to PresentNew Orleans Bar Association, 2008 to Present

Not all lawyers enjoy practice.. To stand in a courtroom and argue to a judge or a jury makes many nervous.. Kara Samuels is unique in that regard. She loves to practice and knows that each of her clients has a unique story to tell.. Though originally from St. Louis, she fell in love with New Orleans when attending Loyola University. Majoring in Drama and Speech, she learned the art of storytelling and effective communication . This is probably best evidenced by the firm’s track record before the courts of appeal. In fact, Kara was recently given an award by the Louisiana Association for Justice for having won 4 cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court in one year.. She earned her law degree from Loyola University, graduating as a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar and as a Law Review student. Her passion for helping individual people seek  justice led her to pursue personal injury law as a trial lawyer.. The complexity of the cases that the firm handles involving medical, injury, and products liability is a challenge that Kara  finds rewarding. It has driven her to build her  own firm and establish a strong professional reputation , while maintaining the balance required of a working mother.. Kara believes that an important ruling is lost before the trial court, it must be appealed.  Appellate work is laborious and takes a tremendous amount of skill.  The firm’s strong track record before both the trial courts and the courts of appeal has resulted in referrals from members of the bench and bar.. As a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, the Jefferson Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ), Kara has  a fierce devotion to her cases and a diligent work ethic that leaves no stone unturned.

My name is Lacy Smith and I am a divorce and family law attorney. I was born and raised in New Orleans. I went to Ben Franklin high school and James Madison University in Virginia. After college, I returned home to attend Tulane University Law School. I met my husband in New Orleans and we in Mid-City with our two daughters and cat.. After law school, I cut my teeth working for one of the most experienced divorce attorneys in New Orleans, Doug "Mad Dog" Howard. While there, I learned the in's and out's of divorce and family law and represented clients at the district court, appellate court, and the Louisiana Supreme Court level.. I believe in the efficiency and effectiveness of collaborative divorce and mediation. I think that an agreement prepared by the parties will leave them more satisfied than an order rendered by a judge who doesn't know the couple or their children. However, I recognize that collaboration and mediation don't fit the needs of every couple or family.. When it comes to litigation, I think that attorneys should be zealous advocates first, but reasonable negotiators when appropriate. I think that attorneys should answer their client's questions promptly and honestly. I think that the most successful attorneys are those who are most prepared; who know the facts unique to their client's circumstances; and who can apply the current law to those facts. I apply that philosophy to each client.. I only practice divorce and family law. When you hire me, you get me - not an associate attorney or paralegal who you've never met. I will personally give your case the time and attention it needs and get things done as efficiently and quickly as possible; without sacrificing results.. If there is something that I can help you with, or if you want to explore your options, contact me and we can set up a time to meet.

Mr. Weiser is born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Loyola University College of Law in 2009. It was his dream to build a practice that provides affordable legal services for all. The Weiser Law Firm are excellent New Orleans Lawyer for Divorce & Personal Injury in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and Louisiana. Further, since our inception we have committed ourselves to providing our clients with the best representation available. Our office oversees FLSA labor overtime cases. The Weiser Law Firm’s main office is located at 3801 Canal Street Ste 205 in Mid-City New Orleans. We practice on a daily bases in Orleans Criminal District Court, Jefferson Parish 24th District District, Orleans Traffic Court, St. Bernard Court, Slidell City Court, St. Tammany Court, Jefferson’s 1st and 2nd Parish Courts, Orleans Civil District Court and Federal Court.

Mr. Burgos is a native of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, but has lived most of his life in the United States. He graduated from Bonnabel High School and received his B.A.S. degree from Loyola University. While in law school, Mr. Burgos was selected by the faculty to serve as a teaching assistant -concentrating time with law students that were experiencing academic difficulty. Mr. Burgos received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law in civil and common law. Mr. Burgos has kept his finger on the pulse of New Orleans businesses while organizing and managing multi-million dollar real estate development projects. Additionally, he has assisted clients in a number of business ventures across the world.. Mr. Burgos has provided legal advise to a variety of clients, corporate and private. He has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of tort claims and commercial transaction disputes in Southeast Louisiana. Mr. Burgos has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association and has served two terms as President of the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Louisiana. Mr. Burgos has been appointed by the City of New Orleans as an Honorary Ambassador to Honduras. Mr. Burgos was appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans to serve on the Mayor’s 17-members “Bring New Orleans Back Commission” in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Commission was given a mandate to develop a master plan by the end of 2005 that will serve as the blue print for rebuilding New Orleans. Mr. Burgos was appointed by the Mayor and Commission members at the Chair of the Cultural Sector within the Commission.

J.C. Lawrence and Associates, LLC is a full-service law firm that delivers extraordinary legal expertise and personal one-on-one attention. As a general practice firm, J.C. Lawrence and Associates helps clients resolve a wide variety of legal matters including criminal cases, DUI and DWIs, traffic tickets, personal injury claims and wrongful death cases. We draw clients from throughout New Orleans as well as from Jefferson and the surrounding areas. Each and every client receives strong legal advocacy and dedicated representation at reasonable prices.

I am an experienced trial attorney eager to fight for you in the courtroom and out.  I am Ivy League educated but paid my dues in Louisiana as a public defender in Orleans Parish.  When you hire me, you will not only get an intelligent and zealous advocate, you will also get the personal attention you deserve.

Hello there!. First, let me address the obvious. Yes I was disciplined early on in my practice. But, like so many, my mistakes do not define who I am and certainly does not define who I am now. In fact, that incident changed my entire course. I thought I was destined to be a Judge, little did I know, I was destined to defend those that were falsely accused. I have been apart of big cases in new orleans. I have participated in over 100 Jury trials and have a 80% winning avarage.. Who am I? I was born and raised in the metro area of New Orleans. I was blessed to attend the best schools, graduating from Dominican High School and Loyola Law School. I have raised a family in New Orleans and know all about the "things". I look forward to helping you and your family.. Sincerely,. Tanzanika

"I live to fight so you can stop fighting to live.". I founded DeT Law Firm, LLC, in New Orleans, to assist good, local individuals and businesses struggling with tough times.  Through my years of practice, I have taken great pride in helping individuals facing odds that have been stacked against them.  Whether its going after large corporations or insurance companies, I have never been afraid to step into the ring and fight for what our clients deserve.. Over the years, we have assisted clients in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:. During my free time, I enjoy volunteering with local charities, such as Son of a Saint, Team Gleason, and Hogs for the Cause; anxiously cheering for my hometown teams (the Saints, LSU, and Pelicans); and experiencing everything that life in New Orleans has to offer.