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Jonathan received Bachelor Degrees in both accounting and civil law, and ultimately, a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University.. He joined The Johnson Firm in 2006 and manages both Domestic and Personal Injury cases.. Jonathan is known for his keen attention to detail and analytical perspective, balanced with a compassionate and relatable nature. He has argued cases all the way up to the Louisiana Supreme Court and is responsible for precedent.. After just five years in practice, he was recognized in 2011 as the “Most Outstanding Young Lawyer in Louisiana” – one award, distributed annually amongst the 19,000 attorneys throughout the state, by the Louisiana Bar Association.. He was also voted Super Lawyers Magazine’s Rising Star both in 2012 and 2013 and recognized by Acadiana Profile Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Southwest Louisiana in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.. Jonathan enjoys working out, playing basketball, spending time with family, and playing the guitar.  He is married to Hannah (Stelly) Johnson, and together, they have two daughters, Faith and Lyn.  They are members of Trinity Baptist Church, although Jonathan is currently serving as worship leader for First Baptist Church of Hackberry.  Jonathan is also highly involved in the FaithWalk ministry.

Hello! My name is Tom Shea.  I'm a family law attorney practicing in Southwest Louisiana.  In 2017, I started Tom Shea Family Law, LLC to help people with difficult family law issues.  My practice is focused exclusively on family law:  divorce, community property, child custody, child support, spousal support, relocations, modifications, contempt and other types of enforcement.. I have handled several hundred family law cases at the district court level.  I have also successfully litigated cases through the Third Circuit Court of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court.  I practice primarily in Calcasieu and its surrounding parishes, including Beauregard, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis.. I am originally from Northampton, Massachusetts.  I attended Ithaca College, where I studied business and writing.  I graduated summa cum laude and Valedictorian from the School of Business in 2006.  After college, I decided to do something completely different, and I set out for Louisiana where I attended LSU Law School in Baton Rouge.. At LSU Law, I co-founded the International Law Society, and I worked as a publications intern at the LSU Press.  In my third year, I wrote for and edited LSU Law’s annual “Assault and Flattery” comedy show.  That year I was also lucky enough to meet my wife, Elizabeth, who is also a practicing attorney.  In 2010, I graduated law school and moved to Lake Charles where I worked as an associate attorney at The Sanchez Law Firm.. I’m a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association.  In 2017, I was elected President of the SWLA Bar Association Family Law Section.  I am the treasurer of the SWLA Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, and I serve on the Board of Directors for the SWLA Bar Foundation.  I have also received an LLM degree in Taxation from the Graduate Tax Program at Villanova University.

Kadence Rayne Haskett was born and raised in North Texas until she moved to Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University where she graduated in 3.5 years an earned her degree in Political Science and a minor in Religious Studies in 2015. Kadence then attended LSU Law School where she earned her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law in 2019.. Kadence’s parents divorced while she was still very young. She has a personal perspective of the different emotions and challenges that are result from divorced and blended families. Kadence understands how to help families navigate their way through the difficult challenges, bringing knowledge and compassion to her practice. Kadence also represents her clients in personal injury cases.. Kadence is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

I am committed to ensuring every client has a voice in the pursuit of justice. I prioritize listening to your concerns and making sure your voice is heard. Each step we take in your case is tailored to your goals. Whether through negotiation to secure the best settlement or litigation to defend your rights, we guide you through the entire process with your goals and concerns in mind. This approach ensures that we are aligned with what you want, need, and deserve.

Originally from Houma, Louisiana, Rachel received her undergraduate degree in business management from LSU in 2002 and graduated from LSU’s Law Center in 2007. During law school, Rachel was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Trial Advocacy Board, and an inter-school trial competition team. She then practiced with a general practice law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana for six years in the areas of family law, defense litigation, plaintiff personal injury litigation, and commercial law.. Rachel has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, community property, filiation actions, disavowal actions, and protective orders. With her experience and dedication to clients, Rachel is highly effective in managing a vast array of family law disputes.. As an active member of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association, Rachel has organized several successful community outreach events in Acadiana such as Wills for Heroes and Advice, Attorneys, Answers. She is also a member of the American Inn of Court of Acadiana.. Rachel and her husband, Andrew, live in Lafayette and have two children, Corinne and Grant.