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At The Cardama Law Group we understand the emotional nature and stress that can come along with worrisome family legal matters. These issues require having an attorney that cares to listen and listens to care… At The Cardama Law Group our unique client focused approach provides our clients the opportunity to understand the legal process, value their legal rights all while receiving professional and aggressive legal representation.   It’s our commitment to communication and personal attention that will prove to you that “your peace of mind is truly our first priority.”

Jean Marie Moses serves as the managing attorney and sole shareholder of the Men’s Divorce Law Firm. Attorney Moses joined the Men’s Divorce Law Firm in 2009 and worked alongside the Firm’s founder Jeffrey Feulner until his untimely passing in May 2021. She remains committed to carrying on Attorney Feulner’s legacy by providing aggressive, personalized, and knowledgeable representation to Husbands and Fathers in difficult family law matters.. Attorney Moses strongly believes that children need a meaningful relationship with both of their parents and that Husbands and Fathers should have equal footing in family law cases. Attorney Moses is a zealous advocate and litigator and is known for providing aggressive representation in and out of the courtroom. Her years of experience in the courtroom have afforded her familiarity with the various and differing courtroom practices throughout the state.. Attorney Moses is collaboratively trained and serves as a member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida. She is also an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and Central Florida Association for Women’s Lawyers.

Attorney Christopher Melendez is the Managing Attorney for The Virga Law Firm's Tallahassee office.  Mr. Melendez is an experienced, knowlegeable and compassionate family law attorney who has helped countless families throughout the state of Florida.. Christopher Melendez focuses  almost exclusively on assisting families navigating the emotionally charged and often legally complex area of family law. Working with high asset and liability distribution and alimony schedules, establishing paternity, drafting parenting plans and time-sharing calendars, calculating child support, obtaining injunctions for protection, negotiating settlement terms, mediation advocacy, dividing retirement and other complex financial instruments and accounts are just some of the multiple legal areas of family law that Mr. Melendez practices.. Christopher graduated from Florida State University Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship.  After obtaining over a decade of experience in his families' business, Christopher went on to attend law school. While obtaining his law degree Christopher served as a teaching assistant for various courses, including: Florida Coastal’s Lawyering Process I (legal writing and research), Lawyering Process II, and Advanced Legal Research courses. In addition, Chris interned for in the United States Middle District of Florida and earned a certificate in legal research, writing, and drafting.. Joining The Virga Law Firm, P.A. in 2016, Christopher brings years of conflict resolution experience, superb legal writing, and a dedication to thorough research and zealous advocacy to help families in need.

Lindon Bennett Magee is a Ponchatoula native and graduate of Ponchatoula High School. Lindon attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She was the youngest graduate of the Class of 2011. While at Southeastern, she was consistently on the President’s List, and was awarded the Presidential Honors Scholarship. Lindon was also a member of the Thirteen Club.. Lindon continued her education at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center where she received her Juris Doctorate and Graduate Diploma in Civil Law in 2014. Lindon was a recipient of the Chancellor’s Council Scholarship. Lindon spent a summer studying abroad at Jean Moulin University Lyon III in Lyon, France. She also participated in several programs and clinics while at LSU Law, including a Trial Advocacy program, a Family Mediation Clinic and a Juvenile Defense Clinic.. Prior to entering law school, Lindon worked in the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office with the Tri-Parish Victims’ Assistance Program. During law school and after graduation, she worked as a law clerk for the district court judges of the 21st Judicial District Court.

David is both Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist and has a Masters in Admiralty Law.  He was honored to be selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2010,  2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. These qualifications combined with his experience allow him to provide the finest representation for families, offshore workers and injured persons. He worked for families and injured offshore workers for years at large and mid-sized law firms. His experience allows him to provide quality representation careful attention to detail with customer attention. He has handled hundreds of divorces, custody cases, military retirement divisions, property divisions, spousal support case and child support cases. He has also handled hundreds of offshore accidents (Admiralty Law) including Jones Act, Unseaworthiness, Death on High Seas Act and Maintenance and Cure claims. He has helped clients recover millions of dollars in claims for admiralty, injuries and contractual disputes. He is known as a tough litigator who also looks for cost effective ways to resolve cases through dispute resolution. He has taught other attorneys at continuing legal education seminars on the topics of the Jones Act and Admiralty Law. Martindale-Hubbell recognized David Hesser with a “BV” Peer Review Rating, an indication of an exemplary reputation and well-established practice. . . high professional standing.” He is a member of the Southeast Admiralty Law Institute and has been listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. In 2013 the National Business Institute selected him to write and present regarding the topic of “Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff’s Attorney” at their seminar “Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish.

Attorney Jason Asbill has a personal mission to "positively impact all the people he can, in all the ways he can, at all the times he can, while leaving himself open to be positively impacted by others." It is also Jason's mission to further his personal mission through his law practice at JD Law Group, LLC.

Cailyn M. Cook, Attorney at Law. I’m a Louisiana-based attorney delivering proficient, strategic legal representation in family law, criminal defense, successions, and contract matters (business & entertainment). I serve clients who are ready to act—with clarity, confidence, and efficiency—whether that means full representation in court or targeted legal support for one part of your case.. Since 2019, I’ve helped people navigate complex legal situations without confusion or delay. My practice is based in New Orleans, where I offer full-scope representation in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and limited-scope services statewide.. Whether you’re dealing with divorce, custody, criminal charges, business agreements, or court preparation, I work swiftly and directly to help you move forward. No runaround. Just clear answers and sharp advocacy.. Remote and in-person options available. Visit my website to learn more or schedule a consultation.

Lesley J. Beam was raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but has called Lafayette home since 2012, when she moved to Louisiana for her marriage to Aaron Baniewicz, Lafayette resident and ULL alumni.  Lesley graduated cum laude in May of 2000 from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Writing, with a minor in Business Administration.. Following her graduation from Vanderbilt University, Lesley attended Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree with honors in May of 2003.   While attending Washington and Lee, Lesley interned with the US Army JAG Corps on assignment at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, the US Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office of Botetourt County in Virginia.  She was also legislative editor of the Environmental Law Digest and participated in mock trial and negotiations competitions.. Prior to her relocation to Louisiana, Lesley was a practitioner at a boutique domestic law only firm in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she earned such accolades as nomination to Who’s Who among Executive and Professional Women, election as chairperson of the Young Lawyers Division of the Dauphin County Bar Association, and selection as a speaker and teacher for Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Division seminars and classes.  She was also elected to the William M. Lipsitt Inn of Court and participated in the Cumberland County Inn of Court.. Lesley’s current practice focuses on domestic matters at BHAA, including divorce, partition of community property, custody, support and adoption.  Her prior practice included experience in all domestic law matters, insurance defense and criminal law.. Lesley currently resides in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband and child.  She is an active member of the Louisiana Bar Association, Lafayette Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Lafayette Bar Association and Young Lawyer’s Association.

Born in Metairie, I lived the majority of my life in the Shreveport-Bossier area. After graduating from Loyola College Prep in 2005, I headed off to Jackson, MS to attend Millsaps College where I majored in Religious Studies, minored in Psychology, and was a Lilly Fellow. As a Lilly Fellow, I completed an externship at Mississippi Families for Kids, a fellowship at the Hinds County District Attorney's Office, and a leadership project at Matt's House Emergency Shelter for Women and Children. I graduated from Millsaps magna cum laude in 2009 and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.. Eager to gain the tools to make a difference, in 2009, I began law school at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. During my law school career I completed a summer clerkship at the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General in the Criminal Appellate Division, an externship at the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office in the Domestic Violence Section, and an externship at the Baton Rouge Battered Women's Program in the Legal Services Component. I also worked as a law clerk at Akers & Wisbar and participated as a Certified Student Attorney in the LSU Juvenile Defense Clinic.. I graduated from law school in May of 2012, sat for the Louisiana State Bar Exam in July of 2012, and was sworn in to practice in October of 2012. I worked with Brett K. Duncan in Hammond from 2013-2016.. In 2016, I opened my own private practice in Lakeview and have been there ever since. My desire is to serve the Louisiana community as an advocate for families, children, and victims of abuse. I practice family law, assisting families with divorce, custody, child support, community property partition, intrafamily adoptions, simple estate planning, protective orders, and uncontested successions.. I currently reside in New Orleans with my husband and our three children, and am a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association, and the Jefferson Bar Association. I am also a Notary Public, Qualified Family Law Mediator, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

I am committed to each client and strive to exceed their expectations. When you retain my firm, you will receive legal representation of the highest caliber, exceptional service, respect, personal attention, and one-on-one attorney contact.. MORE ABOUT ATTORNEY RENEE SWANSON. Renee L. Swanson has been a solo practitioner since 2011. Since that time, her practice has focused primarily on representing clients in complex and highly contested family law litigation in Jefferson, Plaquemines, and Orleans Parishes at both the trial court and appellate court level. Renee obtained her Juris Doctor from Loyola University College of Law in 2010. During law school, Renee worked as a full-time law clerk for Leo J. Palazzo at the Palazzo Law Firm, she worked as a student practitioner in Loyola Law School’s Criminal Defense Clinic and Tulane Law School’s Legislative Law Clinic, she served as an editor on the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law, and her article, Are We Safe at Home from the Prying Dog Sniff, was published in the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law. Upon graduating law school, Renee continued working for the Palazzo Law Firm as an associate attorney focusing on personal injury litigation and sat second chair in several jury trials. Renee has served on the Family Law Council of the Louisiana State Bar Association for four years, and she is currently Vice-Chair. She is a member of many professional associations including the Louisiana State Bar Association, Jefferson Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association.

Whether you have been arrested, you are getting a divorce, or a recent family member has passed away, I can help you! I believe that clients should be treated with kindness and respect, and my goal is to do just that. I return telephone calls promptly, and I tend to act quickly once a decision has been made to move forward. I am not easily intimidated and can be aggressive when appropriate. I am honest with my clients and expect the same from them. Knowledge is power, and whether the information is good or bad, it is always better to know in the beginning. I welcome an opportunity to sit down with you and discuss your legal issues. Please feel free to contact me for an appointment  at, or email at

Dominick J. Latino III is dedicated to protecting YOU, YOUR family, and YOUR business.  Law Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family Law, Business Law, and Property Law.. He is a licensed attorney who serves clients in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washiongton Parish.. Dominick is the founder of Column Law Firm, LLC.  He wants all his clients to feel like they have a personal attorney who will represent and protect what matters most.. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, where he graduated with Honors. Finally, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communication from Condordia University where he graduated Cum Laude.. Finally, Dominick is veteran of the United States Army and Army Reserves having served as a Combat Engineer.

Joshua "Josh" D. Allison is a native of the southeast area of Louisiana having grown up in St. Bernard Parish while attending school in New Orleans.  He then lived in Hammond, Louisiana while attending Southeastern Louisiana University on multiple academic scholarships and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors in Political Science and a minor in history.  Josh then attended Loyola College of Law in historic uptown New Orleans, graduating in 2014 with his Juris Doctor in Civil Law as well as a Certificate in International Law.. While in law school, Josh was elected by his fellow students to the Honor Board, an organization comprised of the student body responsible for administering Loyola's ethics code among the law students.  Also while in law school, he was honored to successfully represent both the Loyola College of Law and the City of New Orleans as a competing oralist in the world's largest and most prestigious moot court competition, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.  For the first time in Loyola's history, Loyola won first place at the regional level, and advanced to the international competition in Washington D.C. as one of only twelve teams representing the United States against over 100 law schools from around the world.. Josh's practice focuses on civil litigation through southeast Louisiana, primarily in the New Orleans metropolitan areas including Jefferson Parish and the Parishes north of Lake Ponchatrain.  He concentrates on various types of personal injury litigation, commercial litigation, and domestic litigation including adoptions, child custody and support, interdictions, divorce and community property.  In the area of personal injury litigation, Josh takes his representation of injured clients as a very serious matter and fights to obtain the best medical treatment and maximum recovery for their injuries in an expeditious manner.  In the area of commercial litigation, Josh defends and prosecutes various types of businesses and businessmen in connection with unfair dealings and contracts as well as fraudulent and deceptive business practices.  He will also carefully counsel a Louisiana business in the contracting phase of a business arrangement or joint venture agreement in order to avoid unnecessary and expensive litigation at a later time.  In the area of domestic litigation, Josh prepares to take every case to trial and works closely with his clients and their families to provide guidance and protection through what is often an emotionally challenging time.. In addition to managing his own law corporation in downtown Covington, Louisiana, Josh also works with experienced New Orleans trial attorney Robert B. Evans, III and is Of Counsel to the Evans Law Corporation located in Metairie, Louisiana.  Robert B. Evans, III and Josh concentrate on major personal injury cases involving life-altering brain and spinal chord injuries, wrongful death, as well as highly sophisticated commercial litigation cases involving contract disputes, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, competition agreements, intellectual property, etc.  Please see to review Robert B. Evans, III and the Evans Law Corporation.. Josh also acknowledges the important role that a personal faith in God often plays in his profession and in the lives of his clients.

A New Orleans native, Elizabeth moved to Baton Rouge in 2005 to attend LSU for her undergraduate degree.  Following graduation from LSU, she returned to New Orleans to attend Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, graduating in May of 2014.  She passed the bar exam in July of 2014 and was admitted to practice that fall.  Currently, she works for The Richards Law Firm, LLC, handling primarily family law cases in the greater New Orleans Metro Area, including divorce, child custody, support, community property partition, and successions.  She additionally handles misdemeanor cases including domestic violence and restraining orders, power of attorney, wills, and expungements.