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Christopher Mann is a trusted advisor, zealous advocate and experienced trial lawyer having tried over fifty cases in Louisiana and Texas.. Before joining the Broussard Knoll Law Firm team, Chris spent the first 24 years of his career as a defense attorney, representing companies and insurance companies in personal injury, employment, workers’ compensation and complex litigation cases. During this time, he gained valuable insights into how these entities operate and how they often prioritize their interests over the rights of individuals.. Chris’ experiences as a defense attorney led him to question the fairness of the system, and he realized his true calling was to use his legal expertise to champion the rights of personal injury victims and their families. Chris is passionate about helping individuals who have been wronged by the negligence or misconduct of others. His mission is to provide compassionate and relentless representation to those who have been injured.

Troy R. Keller A.P.L.C. represents Louisiana clients in all personal injury, vehicle accident and traumatic brain injury cases. Please call or contact me online to schedule a free initial consultation at my Metairie office. My firm offers flexible hours and welcomes Spanish-speaking clients.

Mark E. Jaffe completed his J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 1998. He has a wealth of litigation experience, having worked at many prominent law firms that represented major corporations, injury claims, and other legal matters for more than a decade. Mr. Jaffe’s current practice is focused on representing clients who have contracted occupational lung disease due to defective respirators, wrongful death claims, and other catastrophic injury claims. He is a dedicated advocate who is highly respected by his peers and clients for  his knowledge and experience.

Rodney P. Vincent received his law degree from Louisiana State University School of Law. He has more than 40 years of legal experience. As a founding member of the plaintffs’ law firm, Plotkin, Vincent & Jaffe, he dedicates his practice to representing clients who have suffered serious injuries from lung diseases, defective products, and represented family members in wrongful death claims. He played a significant role in product liability litigation that involved defective dust respirators. Mr. Vincent has been nationally recognized for his achievements and legal skill. He is AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Attorney Wade L. House is a native of Oak Grove, Louisiana. He graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Southern University Law Center in 2010 as a Magna Cum Laude graduate. Mr. House spent the first years of his practice litigating in various legal fields, including personal injury, general civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law. Having practiced in such diverse areas of the law, he has a passion for helping people. Mr. House now primarily focuses his practice on personal injury and takes great pride in fighting for those whose lives have been forever changed through no fault of their own. He resides in Calhoun, Louisiana with his wife and two children.

Andrew "Woody" Bougard was born and raised in Jennings, Louisiana. Growing up, he attended Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School and Jennings High School. Upon graduation, he obtained his undergraduate degree from McNeese State University. He then enrolled at the Southern University Law Center, earning his Juris Doctorate.. After law school, he moved back to his hometown of Jennings and started The Bougard Law Office, LLC, while serving as an attorney for the Jefferson Davis Parish Indigent Defender Board. Shortly after, he expanded The Bougard Law Office, LLC to Lake Charles, where the firm has been providing diligent and competent representation ever since.. Currently, he is also an attorney with The Southwest Louisiana Law Center, Inc. and Calcasieu Parish Public Defender's Office, handling family and criminal matters for people of limited means.. In addition to practicing law, he is a member of the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana, Fusion Five, West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce, and The Chamber of Southwest Louisiana. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, where he is also a parishioner.

Stuart Paul Bowie is a practiced litigator with years of experience. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and the Lafayette Parish Bar Association. He has served on the Lafayette Young Lawyer’s Association Board. He has appeared in State District Court and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He has completed training in Child Custody and Visitation Mediation at the Mediation Institute. Stuart is a member of the American Inns of Court, where he has served on the Executive Committee for many years. Additionally, he enjoys teaching, and frequently volunteers to serve as a coach or judge for Mock Trial Competitions around the state.. Before earning his degrees, Stuart joined the United States Marine Corps as a machine-gunner during Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he completed two tours of duty in Iraq. During his first deployment he served as point-man for the infantry dismounts of a Mobile Assault Platoon. During his second deployment he served in the dual capacity as an infantry squad leader and an instructor for the Iraqi Police, teaching courses ranging from small unit tactics to police ethics. After returning from Iraq, Stuart was selected to serve with a small group of marines being sent to Thailand to act as counter-insurgency instructors for the Royal Thai he loved his time spent serving his country in the Corps, Stuart ultimately decided to leave the service to pursue other career opportunities. He was Honorably Discharged and returned to Louisiana shortly pursuing two separate degrees at Louisiana State University, Stuart worked first as a Supervisor at the Secretary of State’s Voter Registration Scanning Project and then as an LSAT instructor for the Princeton Review. Stuart continued working for the Princeton Review until he completed his education at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University.