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I am a lifelong resident of Houma, Louisiana. I graduated from Nicholls State University with bachelor's and masters degrees and received my Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. I have been married for 44 years to Denise Marcel Alfred. We have two sons, Chris and Elliot, and two grandsons, Corey and Trey. I am a bad golfer and a very good cook. I believe all of my clients are entitled to be treated with fairness and dignity. I have been named Best Family Attorney in our area for a number of years by our local newspaper readers. I believe integrity and hard work are virtues that will make us all a success as will remembering to thank God every day for the blessing of each other.

Derrick Prentice, together with all members of The Prentice Firm team, have created a legal family focused on the practice of residential and commercial property title examination. We strive daily to insure our clients experience timely, hassle free closings, while providing title insurance for all of their commercial and residential needs. The Prentice Firm is an ALTA BEST PRACTICES CERTIFIED Real Estate Law Firm.

I have been admitted to practice law in the following states: Illinois 1977, Florida 1977, and Louisiana 1981. Since 1981 I have resided and practiced law in Houma, Louisiana, and specialize in real estate and banking transactions.  My firm is approved to close bank loans with all the major lenders as well as the local community banks.  We write title insurance through Chicago Title Insurance Company and Commonwealth.  My previous employment was with a major title insurance company before I entered private law practice. My firm and employees are very active in various local civic and social organizations and strive to serve everyone in both our professional and personal lives.