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Thank you for visiting my profile on .  Please also visit my webpage at .. As an attorney and in life, I make it a point to get to know the people I come in contact with.  I would like to let you get to know me a little better as you make the important decision on an attorney that fits your needs.. I was raised in the small town of LaFayette, Georgia, and I am one of three children of Kenneth and Doris Maples. I attended Jacksonville State University in Alabama and obtained a degree in criminal justice.  It was at Jacksonville State where I met my excellent wife, Emily, and we have been together ever since. Emily and I now reside in Prairieville, Louisiana, with our dogs, Scout and Stanley.. My first career I worked as a parole officer in Atlanta, Georgia.  That experience gave me a passion for the justice system and a desire to impact the lives of people.  As an officer, I realized that many good people get caught up in difficult situations and often need legal assistance to get life back on the right track.. I had aspired for several years to attend law school, but it was the continued encouragement of Emily and the perfect timing of God that gave me the opportunity in 2009.. After being accepted to multiple schools and visiting many of those schools, Emily and I traveled to the LSU Law Center.  Immediately, we both felt a connection to the school, the Louisiana people and the culture.  We have made Louisiana our home ever since.  I graduated law school from LSU and passed the bar in 2012.         Since graduation, I have worked in St. John Parish as an Assistant District Attorney, Ascension Parish as an Assistant District Attorney and started the Maples Law Office, LLC.  It was in St. John where I met my mentor and friend the late Tom Daley.  Mr. Daley instilled in me a dedication to always make time to listen to everyone no matter how small or large the topic of conversation.  As a prosecutor in St. John, I focused on probation revocations, felony drug prosecutions and the prosecution of violent offenses including murder. I started a community service program, a pre-trial diversion program and an employment initiative for ex-offenders.. After Mr. Daley passed, I obtained employment with the Ascension Parish District Attorney's Office.  Ascension Parish is where Emily and I live and the location of my civil practice.  I started The Maples Law Office, LLC to focus on Estate Planning, Family Law and Personal Injury cases.  I have experienced firsthand the great number of people that need quality legal advice in these practice areas. Whether you are planning for the future and need a will prepared, struggling with the present and need counsel on how to proceed in Divorce or you are injured due to the negligence of another, I would like to help.  I strive daily to provide dilligent, affordable representation.  Please contact me to schedule a telephone or in person meeting to discuss your legal questions.

Family Law Specialist, Board Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization

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Mary Katherine Shoenfelt, who goes by "Katie", is a Baton Rouge native. She went to St. James Episcopal for elementary school, Our Lady of Mercy for middle school, and graduated high school from St. Joseph's Academy in 2002. She grew up playing sports, including volleyball, soccer, tennis, and basketball.  She had several scholarships in soccer upon high school graduation but took an academic scholarship to Ole Miss in forensic chemistry.  Missing home, she transferred to LSU in 2003.  In 2006 she graduated from LSU with a B.S. in biological sciences and a minor in communication studies.  That fall she began law school at LSU, and she graduated in 2009. She took and passed the Louisiana Bar Exam in July of that year. In the fall, she began working with her father Oscar Shoenfelt, III, who has been a local trial attorney in Baton Rouge for over 40 years and whose practice is state-wide. She sat as the second chair on two jury trials in her first year of practice, has handled countless bench trials, and has been successful in litigating cases in the First and Fifth Circuit Appellate Courts.  She has also practiced at the Rowe Law Firm; Carleton, Hebert & Shoenfelt, LLC; Carleton, Shoenfelt & Chapman, LLC; Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC; and she is now at Shoenfelt Law Firm, LLC.. She is experienced in family law, personal injury, medical malpractice. Her family law practice mainly focuses on the following areas: divorces, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), judicial separations, partitioning of community property, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, restraining orders, paternity issues, and other related issues. She also enjoys handling personal injury cases. Ms. Shoenfelt is currently accepting new family law and personal injury clients.  You can call her office today and schedule a consultation if you are interested in representation. Please do not send a message through Avvo.

Ms. Rousell is a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Rousell earned her law degree from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans. During law school, Ms. Rousell was dual enrolled in the JD/MBA Program. Ms. Rousell was a member of the Loyola Moot Court Program, and as an oralist for the First Amendment Team, she reached the Top 8 out of 28 at the Burton Weschler competition in Washington, D.C. Ms. Rousell was also a member of the Loyola Trial Advocacy Program, where she received the Best Closing Award and served as a Trial Advocacy competitor for two years. Ms. Rousell was sworn in as a student practitioner, practicing in the Prosecution section of the Loyola Law Clinic. Ms. Rousell served as the Vice President of Cabinet for SBA and as an Admissions Ambassador. In addition to Ms. Rousell’s law school achievements, she was invited to the Loyola Law Journal and the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law.

Tracy Rotharmel Shanks is a New Orleans attorney with extensive experience handling cases in all parishes within the greater New Orleans area. She has represented individuals, insurance defense companies, families, and Fortune 500 companies over the course of her career. Tracy holds impressive litigation experience and is well-versed in navigating clients through cases involving family law disputes, including divorces, custody and child support, and probate. She is not afraid to take on complex and challenging legal matters and can provide thorough representation to clients from all walks of life. She also provides low cost uncontested divorces on a flat fee arrangement.  Set up an initial consultation with her firm, Rotharmel Shanks, LLC, today.

A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans Undergraduate and Loyola University, School of Law, a qualified civil law mediator and attorney, Richard Perque began his legal career with his grandfather Risley “Pappy” Triche, and mother, Jane Triche-Milazzo.. Following his grandfather’s retirement and mother’s election to the District Court in the 23rd Judicial District; and her subsequent nomination by President Barack Obama to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Richard opened his private practice to serve in the areas of family law, wills and estates, personal injury, civil rights, and corporate and general civil litigation.. In 2014, Richard was nominated by Council Member Jason Williams and unanimously confirmed by the New Orleans City Council to serve on the Human Relations Commission for the City of New Orleans; where he served until 2016.. In 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards nominated, and the Louisiana State Senate confirmed Richard to serve as a Commissioner to the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, representing the 2nd District; where he presently serves.. Richard is a school board member for the Morris Jeff Community School, New Orleans.

After graduating Mississippi College School of Law in 1992, I moved back to Shreveport to open the doors of Kammer & Huckabay, LTD with my law partner, Sonny Huckabay.  I have been practicing law for the last 24 years.  Sonny and I have been representing clients all across Northern Louisiana, defending and representing them in every legal area imaginable.. Our services include domestic litigation, divorce, property partition, custody, alimony, adoption, wills, successions, white collar crimes, mesdemeanors, felonie, business and/or corporate litigation and personal injury.. I am the lucky father of three wonderful children, Joseph, Harrison and Carleigh.  We are an active family that enjoy spending time together outside, biking, watching baseball and working on our family farm.

A Shreveport native, committed to hard work and integrity in helping my clients with their complex and legal challenges.  I strive to accomplish dependable and favorable results to those who have legal issues involving the following arears:. Family law; includin divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, property division, adoptions and estate planning.. Criminal defense, including misdemeanor and felony charges.. I treat all my clients will the upmost respect and compassion they deserve.  I understand the stress and anxiety my clients face in dealing with their legal issues.  I strive to protect your rights and interest while offering compassionate and hard work to achieve fast and positive results.. My approach ensures personalized high-quality assistance and support for your legal issues from an attorney committed to your needs who you can trust.  Contact today to schedule a consultation about your legal matters.

Christopher Stahl was born and raised in Minden, Louisiana. He attended Millsaps College where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Loyola New Orleans College of Law. While there, he received the Successions Law in Excellence Award.. Christopher was admitted to the practice of law in Louisiana in 2012. Christopher is licensed to practice before all State Courts of Louisiana and the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.. Christopher is currently a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the Bossier Bar Association the Shreveport Bar Association, the Webster Parish Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice, the Krewe of Justinian. Chris currently serves as the President of the Kay Stahl Foundation, which is dedicated to aiding teachers in Northwest Louisiana.. Christopher has a general practice, but focuses primarily on Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Adoption, etc.), Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Succession, and Personal Injury.

Mark Miciotto: Effective Legal Support in Shreveport. I am a passionate attorney with an excellent track record in Shreveport. My satisfied clients speak highly of my targeted approach. Regardless of the legal concerns my clients face, I strive to treat them all with the respect and compassion they deserve. Whether you’re currently dealing with criminal charges or negligence-based injuries, my assistance could make all the difference.. Academic and Professional Background. A proud Shreveport native, I attended Loyola College Prep and then enrolled at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. I later attended the Southern University Law Center, where I was involved with Kappa Alpha Order and Phi Alpha Delta. After I received my Juris Doctor, I served as a clerk for the First Judicial District Court in Caddo Parish. I was then an associate at a private Louisiana law firm. Today, I offer a range of legal services as a solo practitioner in Shreveport.. Practice Areas. I have a diverse understanding of the legal industry. A skilled trial attorney, I take on complex criminal and civil cases, including misdemeanors, felonies, personal injury, and divorce. I offer targeted support when these and other practice areas overlap. Additionally, I help clients with estate planning. I understand the anxiety my clients experience as they settle their affairs, but also the sense of relief that accompanies completed estate planning documents.. Legal Approach: A Kindhearted Shreveport Attorney. My goal is to make your legal experience as stress-free as possible. I pride myself on offering a compassionate, yet assertive approach to law. My personalized service ensures that each client is treated as an individual, and not just another case.. In need of effective legal service from a Shreveport attorney who cares about you and your future? It’s important that you research your options carefully. I am eager to help you with your legal concerns, so get in touch. Reach out today to learn more about my background and my legal services.