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Mr. Galjour is a lifelong resident of the State of Louisiana. Born in New Orleans, he was raised in Lafourche Parish until his family moved to Lafayette when he was five years old. He attended Cathedral-Carmel School and St. Thomas Moore High School before attending Louisiana State University and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.. After completing law school and being sworn into the bar on October 22, 2009, Mr. Galjour clerked for the Honorable Judge Edward B. Broussard in the 15th Judicial District Court, Division C, encompassing Lafayette, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes in 2010. Mr. Galjour then clerked for the Honorable Judge Anne L. Simon pro tempore and the Honorable H. Ward Fontenot pro tempore in the 15th Judicial District Court, Division M - Family Court, in the wake of the Honorable Phyllis M. Keaty's election to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011.. Mr. Galjour’s practice has been focused on family law matters since 2014. Mr. Galjour is licensed to practice in all state courts and has recently attained the status of Family Law Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.

I have several years of experience in the legal field, with a focus on family law and personal injury law. I started my career as a legal assistant, where I gained valuable experience in supporting attorneys and handling various legal tasks. I then worked as a law clerk at Sudduth and Associates, specializing in family law and personal injury cases.. In 2022, I transitioned to a full-time position at Sudduth and Associates as an Associate Attorney, where I gained extensive experience in representing clients in court. I have a strong understanding of Louisiana's legal system and have developed excellent research, communication, and analytical skills throughout my career.. During my time at Southern University Law Center and Louisiana State University, I received a comprehensive legal education that further equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in my profession. I am dedicated, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic. My experience has allowed me to effectively manage cases, provide valuable legal advice to clients, and achieve positive outcomes.. Overall, my diverse experience in different legal roles, combined with my educational background, has shaped me into a well-rounded legal professional. I am passionate about advocating for my clients' rights and delivering high-quality legal services.

Bailey Anderson is an associate attorney with a focus on domestic law. She grew up in southwest Louisiana on a local Christmas tree farm and graduated from Elizabeth High School. Following this, she attended Louisiana Tech University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in English, followed by a Juris Doctorate and Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law School.. While in law school, Bailey served as Senior Articles Editor on the Volume IX Editorial Board of the LSU Journal of Energy Law & Resources and wrote an article published in the journal’s Volume X, Issue 1. She was also a 2020 Tullis Moot Court Quarterfinalist and advanced several rounds in the 2020 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition.. Bailey believes a healthy family unit is the building block to a successful and fulfilling life and chose to work in family law to help others through adoption or to remove themselves from unhealthy or abusive situations. Passionate about her work, she values the opportunity to play a positive, instrumental role in her clients’ lives when they experience hardship and help position them to build a better life for themselves and their children.. In her free time, Bailey enjoys hiking, camping in the mountains, helping on her parent’s farm, and cooking with friends.

Erin Abrams is a Partner at The Johnson Firm focused primarily in Domestic Law. She was born and raised in Southern California, where she attended San Diego State University and played Division I Water Polo. Erin completed her Juris Doctorate at the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University, where she was an inaugural member of the Order of the Barristers and served on the Trial Advocacy Board.. Erin is the President of the Family Law Section of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, serves as Secretary on the Executive Council for the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, and is the Secretary for the Family Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Partner at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden; M. Scott Ogden Jr. routinely handles legal issues related to family law, business issues, estate and probate and personal injury. A thoughtful, intelligent attorney, Mr. Ogden is known for his knowledge and heart as he navigates legal issues that are often sensitive and emotional for his clients in Lake Charles, Louisiana.. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana State University, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude in 2015 from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While in law school, he was in the top 25 percent of his class for four semesters, earning him the title of chancellor’s scholar, and was also a Paul M. Hebert Scholar twice after working up to the top 10 percent of his class.. Ogden continued his education through Harvard University's HBX business proram in 2018-2019.. Mr. Ogden is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2018-2020 in the field of Family Law. Mr. Ogden has also been named one of the 10 best attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2017-2020), the top 10 attorneys under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2016-2019) and one of the top 10 family law attorneys by Attorney and Practice Magazine (2018-2020).. Mr. Ogden devotes all of his practice to litigation, and he routinely handles divorce, custody, property division, relocation, , and child or spousal support. He has practices primarily family law since licensing in 2015, and has been a partner at FCO since early 2018.. Before joining Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, Scott acted as an LLC member at Sudduth and Associates, LLC. Ogden also worked for the Honorable John deGravelles in the United States District Court. Other work experience includes the law firms of deGravelles, Palmintier, Halthaus and Fruge; Keogh, Cox and Wilson; and for the Orleans Parish Public Defenders office, where he contributed over 400 pro bono hours.

Serving clients in the in the areas of family law, Mr. Coleman practices law in the Metairie, New Orleans and Covington areas of Louisiana. Clients who need assistance with divorce, prenuptial agreements, alimony, child custody, child support, community property and more find that Mr. Coleman lends his professional and compassionate point of view to his legal practice. Born in New Orleans, he offers his clients a unique perspective based on his familiarity with local issues and can relate on a personal level with clients from the New Orleans area.. Mr. Coleman is a 2003 graduate of Southern Methodist University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration. Before he began guiding clients through troubling legal and personal times, George Coleman graduated from the Tulane University Law School, and has been admitted to practice law by the Louisiana State Bar Association since 2007. His years of experience benefit his clients in many areas of family law.. The complicated waters of divorce and separation can be difficult for families. Sifting through the legal process is confusing and can easily become overwhelming. For families in need of the services of a knowledgeable attorney, George Read Coleman offers many years of experience, compassion and dedication, as well as the unique perspective of a native of Louisiana. In family law, it is important to combine both compassion and legal experience to ensure every aspect of a case is central to the best interest of the client. This is exactly what Mr. Coleman offers his clients.

MARK J. MANSFIELD. (A Professional Law Corporation). Born in Metairie, Louisiana January 14, 1975. Admitted to Louisiana Bar. Admitted to U. S. District Court, Western District. EDUCATION. :. 1993. FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE,OH,. B.A. History, 1997 with Honors. LOYOLA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW,. Juris Doctorate, 2000 - Member - Phi Delta Phi. PERSONAL WORK. RELATED HISTORY. :. Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C.- 4/1/2009-present. Dutel & Tranchina, L.L.C., 2004 - 3/31/2009. Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, ADA,. First Parish Court, 2004. Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, ADA,. Second Parish Court, 2003. Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, ADA,. Juvenile Court, 2002-2003. David J. Lukinovich, APLC, Associate, 2000-2002. LECTURES. : "Family Law," National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2007. "Dividing Assets and Debts," National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2009. "Ethics," National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2009. "Child Support," Covington, Louisiana, August 2009. "Child Support," Covington Bar Association, Covington, Louisiana, November 2009. "Advantages of Using Drug Testing in Family Law Cases," Loyola College of Law CLE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 2009. "Ethics", National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, December, 2010. "Recent Developments in Family Law", Greater Covington Bar Association Family Law CLE, April, 2011. "Ethics and Professionalism", National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, May, 2013. MEMBER. : Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section. Jefferson Parish Bar Association. Greater Covington Bar Association. Notary Public, Jefferson and St. Tammany Parishes. HONORS. : AV Rated (Highest Ranking) Martindale Hubbell, 2010 - present. Board Certified in Family Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, January, 2011. Treasurer - Greater Covington Bar Association, 2011. Vice President - Greater Covington Bar Association, 2012. President - Greater Covington Bar Association, 2013. "Best Law Firms In America", US News and World Report,. 2012, Tier 1. Qualified Family Law Mediator - Loyola College of Law, 2012. Appointed by Judges in Civil District Court, New Orleans and 22nd Judicial District Court, St. Tammany. "Rising Star" SuperLawyers Magazine, 2013 (Less than 2.5% of attorneys are honored with this recognition in Louisiana). "Super Lawyer", SuperLawyers Magazine, 2014. TRANCHINA &. MANSFIELD, L.L.C.. : The professional firm of Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. encompasses all of the expertise and high technology of larger law firms in and around New Orleans. They have successfully established an alternative for businesses and individuals who do not wish to compromise performance. The firm is in an ideal position to offer the experience and technology of large firms to business and individual clients who prefer a one-on-one approach to aggressive legal representation. The firm encourages continuing professional development, and all partners and associates participate in continuing legal education seminars, professional association activities and civic affairs. The firm proudly is one of the few in Louisiana who have multiple attorneys Board Certified in Family Law and achieved a tier one ranking as one of the "Best Law Firms" by US News and World Report Magazine in 2011 and 2012.

Mr. Lowe is a board certified Family Law Specialist with 40 years of experience handling family law and other civil matters.  he has distinguished himself as one of the preeminent family law attorneys in Louisiana, and is recognized locally and nationally as a leader in this practice area.  He represents parties in various family law matters, such as prenuptial agreements, divorce actions, and divorce related issues such as child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and the division of marital property.  He also handles other family law cases such as paternity, conservatorship, and guardianships.  Mr. Lowe has extensive experience in representing high profile clients in a discreet yet aggressive fashion.  He works within the traditional bounds of the court system, and with mediators, family counselors, and tax and financial consultants to determine the best resolution for each individual family situation.. Mr. Lowe has practiced before many district courts across the state, all six Louisiana appellate courts, federal district courts, the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Lowe is the author of Louisiana Divorce published in 1984 and revised annually.  He enjoys a Martindale Hubbell AV rating, the highest attainable.  He has also authored numerous articles for professional publications, and is a frequent lecturer at educational and professional programs locally and nationally.. Mr. Lowe is listed in Best Lawyers in America (every edition since 1983).