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Elinor Swanson ("Ellie") graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School. She was an editor for the Lewis & Clark Law Review.  Ellie has interned for U.S. District Court Judge Paul Papak, the Multnomah County Attorney’s Office, and the Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic.  Ellie's academic legal article was published in Volume 32 of the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal.  She joined Paul Warren Law, PLLC, a personal injury law firm, in 2015.

Craig C. Hensel has been practicing law in Billings, Montana since 1996. Craig is licensed in all state courts in Montana, all state courts in North Dakota, and Federal Court for the District of Montana. Craig spent over a decade as a prosecutor where he gained extensive courtroom and jury trial experience, trying hundreds of cases to verdict. Craig also has extensive civil experience and represented defendants and insurance companies in personal injury actions for several years, before deciding to switch sides and represent injured individuals.

If you are looking for a Billings lawyer who can assist you in filing a personal injury claim, look no further than Hughes Law, PLLC. Attorney Hughes was born and raised in Montana, making her truly passionate about assisting her fellow Montanans when they are in a time of need. No case is too simple or too complex for Ms. Hughes to take on, and she always works tirelessly to help her clients obtain the compensation they deserve. To see how you may benefit from teaming up with a Billings personal injury lawyer, do not hesitate to contact the firm.

Joshua Lewis graduated from LSU law in 2010. In addition to his law degree, he holds a graduate diploma in Civil Law from LSU, recognizing his study and knowledge of the structure and substance of the laws contained in the Louisiana Civil Code, based on the system of law Louisianians followed during the time of Napoleon and France’s ownership of Louisiana. However, he has also taken (and passed) bar exams in both Missouri and Mississippi, both based on English common law.. While living in Baton Rouge, Joshua served as an assistant District Attorney in the 23rd Judicial District, initially prosecuting misdemeanors and then all drug related felonies in Ascension valuable experience allowed him to try cases on a regular basis to a judge or jury. He has also served as the general counsel for the Louisiana Regional Airport, the Ascension Parish Tourism Commission, and the St. James Parish School Board.. Joshua has helped recover millions of dollars for his clients, especially in the area of serious injury and wrongful death. In addition to Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi, Joshua has also represented clients in Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Florida. He is licensed in all State and Federal Courts in Louisiana and in several other State and Federal Courts outside of Louisiana.. Joshua is active in community programs to help those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. He is a proud and active member of his church, First Apostolic Church of Lafayette. He is married and has four children.

Our law firm was founded with one goal in mind: helping innocent victims receive the just compensation they deserve. Our firm has successfully represented many clients throughout the years by providing every client with effective, aggressive representation. We fight hard to obtain the justice you deserve, but our service to you does not end there. Our firm is committed to treating you with compassion and respect. We understand that many of our clients have never needed a lawyer before and will probably never need one again. Our goal is to treat every client like they are our only client by providing personal, detailed service and consistent communication throughout every step of your case. Our goal is to make you feel like your case is our only case - even if it isn't. Our firm takes the fight to the insurance company while treating our clients with the dignity and respect they deserve. We understand many people find the legal process complex, confusing, and often stressful. No one who has been injured or whose loved one has been hurt should have to fight an insurance company alone. Our firm represents people who have been injured because of the negligence and fault of others. We aggressively represent people hurt or killed because of car accidents, offshore injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other serious injuries. Call now for a free consultation to see the Victor Ashy difference.

With over 14 years of legal experience, including two years as a criminal staff attorney at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, four years as a prosecutor with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office and in private practice for over seven years focusing in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense and civil rights, I am committed to providing quality legal services.

Those that have seen me at work in the courtroom agree I am a talented trial lawyer who fights hard for my clients. I take pride in getting to know my clients as people so I can better understand them and how to present their case. An attorney who is comfortable with, and likes, his clients will get that client better results. An attorney’s fondness for his client and passion for the client’s case cannot be faked – the attorney’s feelings must be genuine to be most effective before a jury. I believe every client and every case I undertake has redeeming qualities.

Somer is one of the top employment and sexual abuse lawyers in the State of Louisiana and is known for her relentless representation of women and children who have been harmed by negligent corporations. She obtained the largest jury verdict in the State for a student who was sexually abused by a public school teacher and obtained the largest jury verdict in Louisiana under the Louisiana employment discrimination statute for a disabled employee who was discharged.. While Somer specializes in cases of institutional abuse and neglect including churches, school, and daycares, as well as employment discrimination and harassment, she also fights for the rights of people from all walks of life who have suffered a personal injury, including wrongful death and catastrophic injuries.. Somer has been named as a Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star for the last six years and is active in her State Bar Association. She was born and raised in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School. She and her husband Aaron live in Moss Bluff with their two daughters Aly and Maggie.. Areas of PracticePlaintiff Personal InjuryEmployment discriminationSexual abuse and harassmentInstitutional neglectWrongful deathCatastrophic injury. Litigation Percentage100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation. Bar AdmissionsLouisiana, 2008Texas, 2004U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2008U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2008U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2008U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2008U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2011U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2004U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 2004U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2004. EducationBaylor University School of Law, Waco, TexasJuris Doctor magna cum laude – 2004Law Review: Baylor Law Review, Administrative Editor. McNeese State UniversityBachelor of Arts summa cum laude – 2001. Honors and AwardsLouisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star 2014-2020Top Lawyers of Acadiana Intellectual Property Law- 2015Top Lawyers of Acadiana Personal Injury Litigation- 2015. Professional Associations and MembershipsState Bar of TexasLouisiana State Bar AssociationSouthwest Louisiana Bar AssociationAmerican Association of JusticeLouisiana Association of Justice. Past Employment PositionsStockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements, & Shaddock, LLP, Associate Attorney, 2007 – 2012. McGinnis Lochridge & Kilgore LLP, Associate Attorney, 2004 – 2007. Pro Bono ActivitiesBishop Noland Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees. Girl Scouts of the USA – Troop Leader, Troop 2632

Cody Vidrine is an attorney at the Loftin & LeBlanc, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, Cody was part of another prestigious law firm's litigation group in Lafayette, LA, where he represented major corporations and businesses. Cody earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center and his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from McNeese State University. During his time at SULC, he interned for Judge Shelly Dick at the U.S.D.C. Middle District of Louisiana and also, Judge Jewel "Duke" Welch at the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. Cody primarily practices in the areas of plaintiff personal injury, family law, state and federal criminal defense, and Workers' Comp Plaintiff.. Cody is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, the Lafayette Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers Association, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In 2018, Cody served as a board member for the Young Lawyers Section of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, and he is currently serving as one of the House of Delegates for the 14th Judicial District. Cody is admitted to all Louisiana State Courts, the Western District of Louisiana, the Middle District of Louisiana, the Eastern District of Louisiana, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. When Cody isn't diligently working for his clients, he is spending time with his friends and family. Cody is a fan of the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints.

John “Lee” Hoffoss founded Lee Hoffoss Injury Lawyers, in 2010. He focuses his practice primarily on commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, and personal injury cases, including those involving the Jones Act and maritime law. He has successfully litigated cases ranging from 18-wheeler accidents, to wage and hour litigation, to faulty medical devices. Lee brings more than twenty years of legal experience to the table, and he utilizes his legal acumen to fight for his clients to ensure they receive the justice they deserve.. His willingness to fight can be seen in the results he achieves. Lee has obtained multiple multi-million-dollar payouts for those he represents. In just one of many successful cases, Lee represented patients who had been injured in car accidents against hospitals that engaged in unlawful billing practices. His clients were awarded in excess of $16 million dollars. Lee’s clients haven’t been the only ones to recognize his legal expertise. Lee has been invited to speak at a number of events, including at the 2014 New York CLE on “Private Rights of Action for Statutory Violation.” He has also received many professional accolades and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Louisiana Rising Stars list from 2012 to 2016, as well as in the Louisiana Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters every year since 2017. He has been named a Young Lawyers Fellow by the ABA GP Solo Division, and received the President’s Award from the Louisiana Association for Justice in 2012. That same year he was selected for inclusion in the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys’ “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer” list. In 2013, that same organization selected him to receive their “Top 10 Attorney” award.. Of what it’s like to work with Lee Hoffoss, a fellow attorney said, “Lee is a knowledgeable caring lawyer who works to achieve the best possible result for his clients.” – Morris Lilienthal, Personal Injury Attorney. Lee is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas, as well as in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, the Middle District of Louisiana, the Eastern District of Louisiana, the Southern District of Texas, and the Eastern District of Texas. He is also admitted to appear before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the North American Brain Injury Society, the National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and the Maritime Law Association of the United States, and he utilizes these connections to ensure he is always providing the most competent service possible, staying up to date on recent developments in the field.. He received his undergraduate education at Louisiana Tech University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2000. While a student there, he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, and the Order of Omega, all prestigious honor societies. He went on to obtain his Master of Arts degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the same university in 2001, before moving on to attend Southern University Law Center. He graduated magna cum laude in 2004, having also attained membership in Phi Alpha Delta, a notable law fraternity.. As a licensed attorney, Lee has continued to be an active and involved member of the legal community. He is a member of the American Bar Association, and has served on the organization’s Strategic Planning Committee and the Sponsors Committee. He is also a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and served as the 2014-2015 Chair of the Young Lawyers Division, having previously held other important leadership roles within the organization.. Outside of his legal work, Lee is a devoted husband and father of three children. He is an active member of his community and served as the Division Council Representative for District 14 (LA). He is also a staunch supporter of The St. Nicholas Center for Children with Autism and Developmental Delays. He takes great joy in being able to uplift and support those around him, both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Shane K. Hinch is a founding attorney at Hinch and Associates PLC, where he represents clients in complex personal injury, criminal defense, and professional licensing matters. Mr. Hinch brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having handled numerous cases involving motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, serious crimes, and other complex issues.Mr. Hinch obtained his law degree from Albany Law School and has been admitted to practice in the state of Louisiana since 2005. He is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and among the Top 10 Under 40 by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also considered an “expert” in the field of criminal defense, as accepted by the 14th Judicial District Court. Contact Hinch and Associates PLC today for a free consultation with Mr. Hinch regarding your legal matter.. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Aaron is a life long resident of Sulphur,Louisiana. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1998 and graduatedfrom McNeese four years later.  He attended Tulane Law School in NewOrleans, and began practicing law at the age of 25.. In law school, Aaron was a lead member of Tulane's National MootCourt Trial Team.  He was also selected for Tulane's Law Clinic whichallows senior students to represent real clients while still inschool.  Aaron dedicated his law clinic experience to assisting victimsof domestic violence in New Orleans.  He also graduated with aCertificate of Specialization in Maritime Law.. Aaron currently lives in Lake Charles.  In his spare time, Aaron stays outside enjoying hunting and fishing.. Aaron is currently a member of the American Bar Association, theAmerican Association for Justice, the Louisiana Association forJustice, and also the Louisiana Bar Association.. At this point, the majority of Aaron's practice is dedicated tohelping victims of serious automobile accidents, 18 wheeler crashes,and slip and falls.