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Thomas earned his JD from the University of Chicago Law School whose enivironment of ideological diversity inculcated in him the ability to see legal issues from many different perspectives. The most enduring lesson Thomas acquired from his legal studies is that effective legal representation requires not only the ability to strongly argue on behalf of the client, but also the ability to understand and predict the arguments made by the opposition.. Outside of the law, Thomas has been involved with non-profit organizations rebuilding houses in New Orleans after Katrina, and environmental protection efforts after the BP oil spill. He is also a self-described "amateur musicologist" with an interest in pre-War jazz and blues, and a novice photographer.

Stephen Hébert’s career reflects his lifelong dedication to discipline and advocacy. A former amateur boxer, Stephen competed in the lightweight, light-welterweight, and welterweight divisions from 1993 to 1999 before pursuing law. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University-New Orleans, graduating with honors, and was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2002. His legal career began as a law clerk for the Honorable Marc T. Amy at the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, followed by a role as an Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish, where he gained invaluable trial experience and worked on policy reforms.. Stephen expanded his expertise in civil litigation at King, LeBlanc & Bland, P.L.L.C., handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Since establishing his private practice in 2010, he has built a reputation as a skilled criminal defense and personal injury attorney, earning accolades such as AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition in Super Lawyers Magazine and New Orleans Magazine.. In addition to his legal practice, Stephen is an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University-New Orleans and an active martial artist. He earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2024 and continues to compete in grappling tournaments while giving back to the boxing community through sponsorships.

Sole practitioner since 1997 handling all criminal and immigration matters.

Since 2013, Cynthia has been in private practice after working as a federal and state public defender in the Greater New Orleans area as well as Miami, Florida. Cynthia has extensive white collar experience and has tried numerous cases at both the federal and state levels. As an advocate, she vigorously represents her clients to attain the best possible results.. Cynthia is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in the Eastern District of Louisiana and serves on the board of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has presented at CLEs regarding the United States Sentencing Guidelines. She is admitted to practice in the United States Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana as well as the United States Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Serving as the Vice-Chair of the Civil Litigation Department, I have tried more than 70 jury trials to verdict, and recently authored the chapter on closing argument in the ABA’s 2015 trial tactics book: “From the Trenches: Strategies And Tips From 21 Of The Nation’s Top Trial Lawyers.”. I currently serve as lead national trial counsel for the worldwide leading manufacturer of conducted electrical weapons. I also represent national insurance and excess insurance companies, trucking companies, grocery chains, restaurant chains, and law enforcement agencies.. I have been admitted pro hac vice to handle cases around the country, including California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia.

Mr. Vicknair has handled numerous personal injury cases since 1995, and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.  He understands how serious your case is, the pain and suffering that you are going through, and will work hard to get you the best possible results.. Mr. Vicknair was a Orleans Parish  Municipal Court Prosecutor from 2008 until 2012.  His duties included heading the domestic violence prosecution division.  He was public defender in Orleans Parish from 1995 until 2005, where he handled thousands of criminal matters, from 1st degree murder to simple possession of marijuana.  In his private practice Mr. Vicknair has handled hundreds of criminal, traffic and DWI/DUI cases all over southeast Louisiana.. In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Vicknair has been involved in politics, as a candidate and as a campaign supporter.  When Mr. Vicknair ran for judge in 2013 he was endorsed by the Times-Picayune, the Louisiana Weekly, the Alliance for Good Government, the Forum for Equality, and many other organizations.

Julie C. Tizzard graduated from Loyola New Orleans School of Law in 1999.  She started her career as a prosecutor in the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office where she remained for nearly four years.  She has been handling criminal defense work for the remainder of her career.  Ms. Tizzard handles trials, appeals and post conviction matters.  She was nomiated thrice by fellow attorneys as one of the top attorneys in her field in a poll conducted by New Orleans Magazine.  She was also inducted in the National Trial Lawyers top 100 in 2014.

In 14 years, I've handled over 800 cases throughout Louisiana.  Whether it's a car accident, murder or traffic ticket, I dedicate the same level of attention to any case that comes across my desk. We want to make sure you're comfortable choosing an attorney. That's why we offer free consultations and encourage potential clients to talk to several attorneys before hiring one. That's right. No pressure consultations.  Our #1 goal is for our clients to feel comfortable and confident with their attorney.. I have the privilege of working with my wife and law partner, Sarah Phillips.  Together, we founded Phillips Law in 2009 focusing on criminal defense and personal injury.  In addition to our private practice, I'm a staff attorney for Eden House, a shelter for women who are vicitms of the sex trafficing industry.. In my spare time I volunteer as a mentor for the Son of a Saint, an organization dedicated to helping boys who've lost their fathers to death or incarceration.

I  graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Louisiana State University. While attending LSU, I received an Academic Excellence Award in Entrepreneurship and was honored into the Rucks Fellowship by the E.J. Ourso Business College. Upon graduation, I attended and received my Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans, School of Law.. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana. In 2014, I established John Love Norris, IV LLC, a law firm helping those in need of civil and criminal litigation. I am highly-involved in the community, providing legal services for Loyola's Homeless Outreach Program.  I also provide free notary services at Rosa F. Keller Library in New Orleans Louisiana.. I am an Application Developer having took part in the creation of the Multiple Bill Calculator, an application that provides sentencing calculations for those who are multiple offenders, and GoodTime Calculator, an application that determines the diminution of a sentence according to Louisiana's law.. For my work I have been recognized for my creations on several websites and have been published in Louisiana State Bar Journal February/March 2014 edition for my article "Creating Apps for the Legal Gap".

I strongly believe in providing quality yet affordable legal services to my clients.  In my 27 years of experience practicing law in federal and state court, I have found that hard work, a solid plan, and effective communication with clients are critically important in achieving excellent results.. My practice is divided into two areas:  Ciminal defense and general civil practice.  On the criminal defense side, I represent individuals in a wide variety of cases in both federal and state court.  Most of the cases I accept are those with charges that are not considered crimes of violence.. My general civil practice focuses on represnting small corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships with all of their legal needs.  These areas include business formation, contract negotiations, drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, insurance issues, civil litigation of all kinds, including unfair trade practice cases, trademark and copyright matters, and collections.

Harry Rosenberg practices in the area of commercial litigation, concentrating in the areas of business torts, trial practice, civil rights, and white collar criminal law. Mr. Rosenberg is the regional practice coordinator of the firm’s commercial litigation practice. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar in 1974, Mr. Rosenberg served as a judicial clerk to The Honorable Jack M. Gordon, Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. He also served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana from 1990 through 1993.

After spending most of his career at larger New Orleans law firms, Marc Winsberg formed Winsberg & Associates, LLC, in 2010. Mr. Winsberg believed that with his own family law firm, he could provide clients with more personalized and cost-effective service. Winsberg & Arnold, LLC is dedicated to providing its clients with aggressive and effective divorce representation. The firm consists of a dedicated team of lawyers and support staff, who are responsive and accessible to all Winsberg & Arnold, LLC clients. At Winsberg & Arnold, LLC, your case will be handled with diligence and zeal directed at achieving your goals. Mr. Winsberg is a recognized leader in the field of family and divorce law in Louisiana. He is one of only eight Louisiana Fellows of the Chicago-based American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Since 2003, Mr. Winsberg has been a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. He has recently been named a 2015 Louisiana Super Lawyer in the field of family law. Mr. Winsberg is also a frequent lecturer in the area of family and divorce law for continuing education series required by the Louisiana Bar Association.