Family lawyers in Louisiana

Firm: Ryan E Gatti, Attorney

4723 Viking Dr , Bossier City , Louisiana 71111

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: John E. Settle, Jr.

1915 Citizens Bank Drive 725 , Bossier City , Louisiana 71111

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate

Firm: Hunt Law Firm

613 Alamo Street , Lake Charles , Louisiana 70601

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Americans with Disabilities Act, Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Bankruptcy, Boating Accidents, Business, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Drug Crimes, Drugs & Medical Devices, DUI/DWI, Estate Planning, Family, Head and Spinal Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate, Toxic Substances, Trucking Accidents, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, DUI & DWI

I come from a family of Lawyers.  My father practiced law in Lake Charles, LA from 1958 until his passing in 2002.  I have been practicing law for 30 years.  My career began in Texas, but I settled back Lake Charles, LA in 1996.  I still maintain my Texas license given the close proximity of the Texas border to Lake Charles.. In the early years of my practice, I handled cases in all areas of the law.  However, a significant part of my practice has always been in the field of injury law. And I have been fortunate enough to be very successful in this area.  Several of the injury awards are on my web page.. As I practiced injury law, I also handled countless Bankruptcy and Family Law Cases.  In 2005 I chose to broaden my practice into  the area of criminal law and began handling drug offense cases.  It wasn't long into my criminal practice that I realized there was a need for lawyers who thoroughly understood how to defend a DWI or DUI case.  Soon thereafter, I began the process of learning the ins-and-outs of DWI law.  I ultimately joined the National College of DUI Defense which requires extensive study into this particular area of law.  To further hone my defense skills, I got trained and certified in administering the Standardized Field Sobriety Test just like law enforcement officers.  This gives me the ability to evaluate their administering of the test and go toe-to-toe with them during cross-examination should your case goes to trial.. To sum it up in a nutshell, I am a dedicated lawyer.  I am proud of what I do; I am also aware of the serious responsibility bestowed when a client entrusts their case to me.  If you care to discuss your case further, feel free to give me a call.

Firm: Shoenfelt Law Firm, LLC

1450 Laurel Street, Ste. 1450 , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70801

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Law Office of John J. Finckbeiner, Jr., APLC

2203 Pakenham Drive , Chalmette , Louisiana 70043

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Insurance, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Car Accidents

With over two decades of professional, hands-on experience in legal representation and defense, John J. Finckbeiner, Jr. is your local attorney for criminal defense, family law, personal injury cases, and more.. Dedicated to quality work and optimal results, call John J. Finckbeiner, Jr. for a lawyer you can rely on.. Awards. The National Trial Lawyers: Top Trial Lawyer Awards, 2014 - 2018Top Attorneys of North America: Exclusive Diamond Top Attorney, 2017 - 2018American Jurist Institute: Top Trial Lawyer Award, 2017National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, 2015 - 2018Associations & MembershipsAmerican Bar AssociationLouisiana Bar AssociationJefferson Parish Bar AssociationSt. Bernard Parish Bar AssociationSt. Bernard Chamber of CommerceLouisiana Association for Justice (Board of Governors)American Association for JusticeAmerican Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMillion Dollar AdvocatesTop Trial Lawyers in AmericaTop Attorneys of North America

Firm: Roy M. Bowes

2550 Belle Chasse Hwy., Ste. 200 , Gretna , Louisiana 70053

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Amber L. Cain, Attorney at Law

318 Harrison Avenue , New Orleans , Louisiana 70124

Practice Areas: Family

Born in Metairie, I lived the majority of my life in the Shreveport-Bossier area. After graduating from Loyola College Prep in 2005, I headed off to Jackson, MS to attend Millsaps College where I majored in Religious Studies, minored in Psychology, and was a Lilly Fellow. As a Lilly Fellow, I completed an externship at Mississippi Families for Kids, a fellowship at the Hinds County District Attorney's Office, and a leadership project at Matt's House Emergency Shelter for Women and Children. I graduated from Millsaps magna cum laude in 2009 and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.. Eager to gain the tools to make a difference, in 2009, I began law school at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. During my law school career I completed a summer clerkship at the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General in the Criminal Appellate Division, an externship at the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office in the Domestic Violence Section, and an externship at the Baton Rouge Battered Women's Program in the Legal Services Component. I also worked as a law clerk at Akers & Wisbar and participated as a Certified Student Attorney in the LSU Juvenile Defense Clinic.. I graduated from law school in May of 2012, sat for the Louisiana State Bar Exam in July of 2012, and was sworn in to practice in October of 2012. I worked with Brett K. Duncan in Hammond from 2013-2016.. In 2016, I opened my own private practice in Lakeview and have been there ever since. My desire is to serve the Louisiana community as an advocate for families, children, and victims of abuse. I practice family law, assisting families with divorce, custody, child support, community property partition, intrafamily adoptions, simple estate planning, protective orders, and uncontested successions.. I currently reside in New Orleans with my husband and our three children, and am a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association, and the Jefferson Bar Association. I am also a Notary Public, Qualified Family Law Mediator, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

Firm: M. Scott Ogden Attorney at Law

127 W. Broad St , Lake Charles , Louisiana 70601

Practice Areas: Family

Partner at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden; M. Scott Ogden Jr. routinely handles legal issues related to family law, business issues, estate and probate and personal injury. A thoughtful, intelligent attorney, Mr. Ogden is known for his knowledge and heart as he navigates legal issues that are often sensitive and emotional for his clients in Lake Charles, Louisiana.. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana State University, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude in 2015 from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While in law school, he was in the top 25 percent of his class for four semesters, earning him the title of chancellor’s scholar, and was also a Paul M. Hebert Scholar twice after working up to the top 10 percent of his class.. Ogden continued his education through Harvard University's HBX business proram in 2018-2019.. Mr. Ogden is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2018-2020 in the field of Family Law. Mr. Ogden has also been named one of the 10 best attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2017-2020), the top 10 attorneys under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2016-2019) and one of the top 10 family law attorneys by Attorney and Practice Magazine (2018-2020).. Mr. Ogden devotes all of his practice to litigation, and he routinely handles divorce, custody, property division, relocation, , and child or spousal support. He has practices primarily family law since licensing in 2015, and has been a partner at FCO since early 2018.. Before joining Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, Scott acted as an LLC member at Sudduth and Associates, LLC. Ogden also worked for the Honorable John deGravelles in the United States District Court. Other work experience includes the law firms of deGravelles, Palmintier, Halthaus and Fruge; Keogh, Cox and Wilson; and for the Orleans Parish Public Defenders office, where he contributed over 400 pro bono hours.

Firm: The Johnson Firm

1400 Ryan Street , Lake Charles , Louisiana 70601

Practice Areas: Family

Erin Abrams is a Partner at The Johnson Firm focused primarily in Domestic Law. She was born and raised in Southern California, where she attended San Diego State University and played Division I Water Polo. Erin completed her Juris Doctorate at the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University, where she was an inaugural member of the Order of the Barristers and served on the Trial Advocacy Board.. Erin is the President of the Family Law Section of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, serves as Secretary on the Executive Council for the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, and is the Secretary for the Family Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Firm: Attorney at Law

1651 Louisville Ave Ste 117 , Monroe , Louisiana 71201

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Probate, Trusts, Wills

With more than 30 years of experience, Layne M. Adams has represented countless clients in family law matters. In addition to offering services relating to wills, trusts, successions, and estate matters, Mr. Adams has been board certified as a family law specialist by the Louisiana State Bar Association.. A native of Mississippi, Mr. Adams received his Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans, and he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas in 1983. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Adams provides independent legal counsel for children, which demands the same undivided loyalty, confidentiality, and competent representation required for adult clients. As a "best interests" attorney, Mr. Adams provides independent legal services for protecting children's best interests.. A divorce dissolves a valid marriage for causes that ordinarily arise after the wedding ceremony. Louisiana permits fault-based divorce, as well as the popular no-fault divorce option for parties that have lived separate and apart for at least six months. Divorce can be complicated, and attorney Layne M. Adams has been guiding clients through the divorce process with compassion and practical counsel for over 25 years.

Firm: Maples Law office, LLC

17487 Old Jefferson Hwy. , Prairieville , Louisiana 70769

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Zeringue & Associates Law Firm

527 E. Boston St., Suite 201 , COVINGTON , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Susan Ciaravella Law

829 Baronne Street , New Orleans , Louisiana 70113

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

I began litigating criminal cases in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court during my second year of law school. My career has spanned over two decades and includes extensive trial experience as a criminal defense attorney (both private practice and public defense) in the District Courts of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes as well as Federal practice in the Eastern District of Louisiana and as a prosecutor in Orleans Parish. My vast experience as a criminal defense attorney ranges from representing individuals facing the death penalty to charges of simple possession and everything in between.. I spent eleven years of my legal practice in North Carolina practicing both family and criminal law. My practice in North Carolina focused on family law with a primary focus on complex child custody cases, separation and divorce, domestic violence, child support, and property division. My criminal practice included private and public defense in both State and Federal courts as well as criminal appellate defense.. Every case is unique. As such, the attorney and client should prepare a legal strategy to account for the unique facts and circumstances of each particular case.. In criminal cases, the State bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. An effective criminal defense attorney seeks to build a strong attorney-client relationship and to determine if investigative action should be taken shortly after arrest. Once/if formal charges are filed, an extensive case review and legal analysis should be conducted to determine what strategy is best given the client's criminal history (from a risk assessment perspective), the strength of law enforcement's investigation, and other necessary factors. Together the attorney and client determine which strategy is best to provide the possible defense and mitigate risks.. In family law matters, my experience has taught me that in most instances, the optimal goal in family law litigation is amicable settlement. No one wins in the division of assets and family. Negotiated settlement promotes accountability and allows parties to conserve valuable time, energy, and financial resources, bringing the closure necessary for parties to move forward with their lives in a new positive direction.  There are, however, situations where this is not possible and litigation is required to enforce valuable rights.  In those cases, I always present as a strong, unwavering, knowledgeable, strategic advocate seeking the best possible outcome based on the facts and the law.

Firm: Goff and Goff Attorneys

612 N Vienna Street , Ruston , Louisiana 71273

Practice Areas: Family

Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. For 31 years Shelley has helped people who find themselves transitioning from being married to being unmarried. Having walked that path herself, she found herself called to help guide people through the nerve-racking, daunting and emotionally charged process of divorce. Her mission is to help people who feel overwhelmed, confused and feeling out of control find their way to confidence with a plan and feeling back in control of their life so they can move forward.. Getting an amicable resolution is generally financially and emotionally better for the parties. Unfortunately, there are times when only the courtroom can end the matter when the other party is acting unreasonably. That’s why she has spent her career in the courtroom, standing alongside those are forced to go to trial because the other party has unreasonable or unfair demands that are not favorable to Shelley’s clients.. Shelley is a divorce and custody trial attorney, with hundreds of contested trials under her belt. She has won custody rights for dads, fought untrue claims of abuse- including unfounded accusations of sexual abuse of children, litigated valuation of businesses, settled and litigated complex property divisions including cases involved aircraft, boats, large collections, antiques, farms and closely held family businesses. She has dealt with alimony concerning elderly or disabled spouses, and division of large retirement accounts. As a business owner herself for the last 25 years who fought to preserve that business during a divorce, Shelley is equipped to handle divorce and property divisions that include family businesses and complex financial assets.. Learn more at our website:. Goff and Goff Attorneys:  Helping People - A Family Tradition Since 1931

Firm: Bowman & Howley

629 Lafayette St , Gretna , Louisiana 70053

Practice Areas: Family

110 E. Pershing Street , New Iberia , Louisiana 70560

Practice Areas: Family

Jefffrey Segura is a New Iberia, Louisiana  divorce attorney whose areas of practice include divorce, custody, child support, wills & estates, real estate and general practice.  Mr. Segura practices in the Acadiana area including the parishes of Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Mary, Acadia and Vermilion.

Firm: Kelly Long

1000 Chinaberry Drive , Bossier City , Louisiana 71111

Practice Areas: Family

Kelly L. Long is an accomplished family law attorney with more than 21 years of experience.  She offers full-service domestic representation, assisting clients with all types of family law matters.. Kelly provides aggressive representation for a broad range of domestic matters.  The firm has been providing clients with compassionate and attentive service for more than 21 years.. We are a full-service domestic law firm, assisting clients with a broad range of matters, including: divorce / separation, alimony, child support and child custody / visitation.. Ms. Long is no stranger to the courtroom and is a tenacious and accomplished trial lawyer.  When the stakes are high, clients turn to Kelly L. Long for aggressive representation that gets results.

Firm: Attorney at Law

701 Poydras St Ste 4100 , New Orleans , Louisiana 70139

Practice Areas: Family

3985 Airline Dr. , Bossier City , Louisiana 71111

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: The Law Offices of Paula L Hartley

3741 La Highway 1 S , Port Allen , Louisiana 70767

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Office of Robert S. Toale

505 Weyer Street , Gretna , Louisiana 70053

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Wills

I grew up in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Upon graduation from high school, I left New Jersey and found my way to New Orleans, where I attended Tulane University and graduated with a degree in political science.. Although I have known that I wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer almost all of my life, after graduating from Tulane I decided to take some time off, so I began selling insurance for the Equitable Life and saving money for law school. After three years of working. I started law school at Loyola University but continued to work for Equitable during law school and for a year and a half after law school.. I am proud to say that I have never worked for a law firm or the district attorney's office. All of my clients have been individual people and owners of small businesses. Many of my first law clients were friends, insurance clients or referrals.. I also began accepting appointments to criminal cases in Jefferson Parish to help build my practice. Within a short period of time my reputation grew, and although I did not seek the job, I was offered a part-time salaried position with the IDB (indigent defender board) as a public defender in juvenile court. During my tenure as an IDB lawyer in juvenile court, I tried hundreds of cases, gaining invaluable trial and courtroom experience.. While working in juvenile court, I continued accepting appointments to criminal cases in Jefferson Parish and handled my first two murder cases, including a death penalty case. Along with another lawyer, I represented Tyronne Lindsey.. Tyrone had been previously sentenced to death by two juries: I represented him before the third jury. Unfortunately, he was again sentenced to death and at one time had the distinction of being the oldest resident on Louisiana's death row.. Fortunately, due to the United States Supreme Court Atkins decision, his sentence was commuted to life. Out of approximately 20 death penalty clients I have represented, he is the only one who was sentenced to death. The rest of the cases were dismissed, reduced, or pled out to a lesser sentence.. Soon after leaving juvenile court, I was one of the first attorneys hired by the Jefferson Parish IDB, after the system was overhauled and began hiring attorneys as independent contractors. At any given time I handled, on the average, approximately 125 clients in five sections of court. I tried a number of jury trials in these five divisions, sometimes as many as two jury trials a week. During these trials, I gained invaluable trial experience.. Less than a year after being hired by IDB, I was invited to form a new team of lawyers that would handle only the most serious felonies, defined as crimes carrying a life or death sentence. I, along with one other attorney, immediately jumped at the opportunity and accepted the offer. It turned out to be an incredible opportunity - far greater than I had ever imagined.. I learned a great deal about forensics and DNA. (This was the late 80s and DNA evidence was brand new.) Unlike many public defenders in Louisiana at the time, I had access to money for private investigators and expert witnesses, and became proficient in using experts to build a defense and cross-examine expert witnesses.. During my time with the Jefferson Parish IDB, I represented clients in a number of high profile cases, such as: Vernon Williams, Patricia Van Winkle, Thomas Abadie and Joel Durhan. Representing these high-profile clients, I learned how to deal with the media, sometimes appearing on local television and radio three or four times per week. In addition to the local media, I was interviewed and quoted by CBS News, the ABA Journal, Newsweek, Lawyer's Weekly, and the National Law Journal.. Throughout my career, I have had a difficult time telling people that I cannot help them. As a result, I have handled almost any kind of case imaginable: divorce. custody, civil litigation, bankruptcy, wills, successions, collections, contracts, property disputes and personal injury.. Today, most of the people I represent are accused of crimes for the first time and are referred by other lawyers and clients. However, I have a fair number of repeat clients and now I am representing the children of former clients.. In my nearly 30 years of practice, I have tried over 100 jury trials with many not guilty verdicts.  I have represented approximately 5,000 clients over the course of my career.. I hope this has given you a clearer understanding of the depth of my experience in representing clients in criminal cases in all courts. If you have been arrested or you think you may be arrested, please call or e-mail me for a consultation to discuss your case.

Firm: Attorney At Law

2133 Silverside Dr Ste M , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70808

Practice Areas: Family

Teresa L. HatfieldTeresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield was born in Westchester County, New York on May 27, 1980. She graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at Loyola University New Orleans with an undergraduate degree in English Literature and a minor in Spanish in 2002. Ms. Hatfield earned her Juris Doctorate degree and a Bachelor of Civil Law at Louisiana State University Law Center in 2005.. Throughout law school, Ms. Hatfield actively participated in clinical workshops, such as the Juvenile Representation Workshop, to obtain practical courtroom experience. Ms. Hatfield was also a finalist in the L.S.U Law School Criminal Flory Trials.. After passing the Louisiana State Bar, Ms. Hatfield began her legal career as an associate at Wray & Pierce, L.L.P., a law firm which focuses almost exclusively on construction litigation and providing legal services to the construction industry. At Wray & Pierce, L.L.P., Ms. Hatfield handled rigorous litigation cases, several from start to finish, and represented general contractors and subcontractors for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: non-payment claims, delay claims, defect litigation, Public Bid Law disputes, and Private Works Act disputes, among other legal needs. Ms. Hatfield has experience in negotiating and litigating claims, whether such claims are heard in the courtroom, in mediation, or in arbitration.. In 2009 Ms. Hatfield served a term as the President of the Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys and has been an active member in the organization since 2005. She served as Vice President of the Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys for the 2007-2008 year, and Secretary for the 2006-2007 year. This January, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys, Ms. Hatfield attended the Louisiana State Bar Association leaders luncheon, which allowed Ms. Hatfield to converse with other local and specialty bar leaders, learn the challenges facing local bar associations, and to brainstorm regarding how to effectively overcome those challenges.. Ms. Hatfield occasionally provides pro-bono work for the Baton Rouge Bar Association Volunteer Committee, and participates in activities such as the Annual Food Drive, and Annual Easter Eggstravaganza.. In 2009, Teresa Hatfield chose to deliver affordable legal services to the greater Baton Rouge area and began a general practice. Ms. Hatfield also speaks fluent Spanish and is reaching out to offer legal services to the Hispanic community. Ms. Hatfield believes that excellent attorney client communication, careful legal research, a fresh, innovative perspective on current legal issues, accompanied by making legal representation affordable, will yield the most positive results for the client, and will increase the likelihood of repeat business and referrals. In most cases, fees are tailored to meet the needs of the individual client so that each client who truly wants quality representation can afford it. At the Hatfield Law Office, Teresa Hatfield will spend crucial time on your case and will perform all the work necessary to ensure you have affordable, superior, legal representation.

Firm: Roy M Bowes & Associates

2550 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste 200 , Gretna , Louisiana 70053

Practice Areas: Civil, Domestic Partnership, Family

Firm: Colleen S. Butler Attorney at Law

2519 North 7th Street , West Monroe , Louisiana 71291

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Attorney at Law

510 N Range Ave Apt B , Denham Springs , Louisiana 70726

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Drug Crimes, Felonies, General Practice, Head and Spinal Injuries, Juvenile, Medical Malpractice, Trucking Accidents, Wills, Wrongful Death, Family

Erik Burns was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he continues to reside with his two sons.  Prior to graduating from the Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, Erik graduated from Catholic High School of Baton Rouge and then obtain a B.A. degree in Business Management with a minor in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University.. Erik began his practice in downtown Baton Rouge as a solo practitioner where he did significant personal injury work having worked closely with a seasoned attorney.  In 1997 Erik was presented with an opportunity to move his office to Denham Springs, LA in a brand new building where he again worked with another seasoned attorney continuing to do significant personal injury but where his practice expanded also more significantly into the family law arena.  During this time Erik also practiced in areas of criminal defense, wills and successions and general litigation.. In February of 2000, Erik ventured out completely on his own and formed Erik L. Burns, A Professional Law Corporation.  He has remained in this practice today having built an office facility he currently practices out of and moved into in March of 2005.  He maintains an active practice in both Baton Rouge and the entire 21st Judicial District, which encompasses Livingston Parish, Tangipahoa Parish and St. Helena Parish.  He handles personal injury cases across the state when presented with the opportunity.. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts.  Erik has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and additionally trained in Collaborative Divorce where he also completed training in Couples Communication.  This education gives Erik a unique ability to understand all facets of the emotion involved with cases involving custody and allows for a true focus on the best interest of children.. Erik has had the additional opportunity to serve as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker for 9 years spanning form 1999 to 2008 and then as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s court for the Town of Walker from 2008 to March of 2012.  He is a past Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President and President for the 21st Judicial District Bar Association.. Erik’s currently serves on the Louisiana State Bar Associations House of Delegates having been a member since 2005.  He served on the legislative committee for 3 years from 2010-2013.  He presently serves on the District 5A Regional Panel pursuant to appointment by the La. State Bar president for the 2014-2015 term.. Erik is an active member of the 21st J.D.C. Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, including the family law section, and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court.. During his time not working Erik enjoys spending time with his sons camping and fishing, enjoys tennis and reading.  Erik prides himself on the fact despite his hobbies he makes himself available to his clients virtually around the clock.

Firm: Goldie C. Domingue, APLC

3112 Valley Creek Drive   D  708 , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70808

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Family, Government Agencies, Immigration & Naturalization, Labor

Firm: Law Office of Hillary L. Nixon, LLC

1111 Ryan Street , Lake Charles , Louisiana 70601

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Abbott Prescott, Attorneys At Law

16260 Airline Hwy. , Prairieville , Louisiana 70769

Practice Areas: Family

Janeane Gorcyca Abbott is a native of Goshen, New York. In 2010, she graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a B.A. in History. In May of 2014, she graduated from Southern University Law Center, earning a Juris Doctor. Janeane was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2015. She is currently a member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Janeane was named the Louisiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Attorney of the year in 2017.. Janeane is an active member of the Baton Rouge Community, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, The Livingston Parish Bar Association, and enjoys dedicating her free time to community service activities.

Firm: Frank J D'Amico Jr, Aplc

4608 Rye St , Metairie , Louisiana 70006

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Toxic Substances

Graduate of Loyola University and a life-long resident of New Orleans, and the practice is now headquartered in Metairie. However, “our practice is truly nationwide – we handle cases for people who have been injured through the actions or negligence of others throughout the United States, from New York to Florida, Texas to Illinois, California to Carolina.”. Through associating with local law firms and extensively traveling through the United States, we are able to provide our superior legal services to all clients who are in need. Frank D’Amico Jr. and his associates constitute “the strong arm of the law,” always ready to help you get what you deserve for the injuries you have received.. In our Metairie office, we have a staff of fifteen. There are three attorneys associated with Mr. D’Amico as well as two who are “of counsel”. We also have two investigators on staff and an experienced, committed team of paralegals and support staff who work the cases and help keep our clients up to date on their case progress. We work together as a team to get the best possible results for our clients.. If you want the finest legal representation for your personal injury case, do not hesitate to contact our office. We can handle your personal injury case, no matter the venue in the United States, and we can provide you with the level of representation that you deserve.

Firm: The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory, LLC

203 W. Brentwood Blvd; Suite 3 , Lafayette , Louisiana 70506

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Cummins and FItts

401 Walnut Street , Monroe , Louisiana 71201

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Daniel C. Cummins is a native of Monroe, Louisiana. He graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 2008. While attending Mississippi College, Daniel was elected by his peers to serve as the student body president. He also received the American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy and Negotiations. After law school, Daniel served in the U.S. Army JAG Corps for eight years. He was initially assigned to the First Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas were he was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Daniel was subsequently stationed in Hawaii as a trial advocate, gaining valuable courtroom experience through the prosecution of federal crimes. Daniel’s last assignment was as a Battalion Judge Advocate for a forward deployed Special Forces Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. Daniel is continuing his service, focusing his efforts primarily in family law. He has both the education and experience that you need when faced with these difficult issues. Daniel resides in Monroe, Louisiana with his wife and two daughters.

427 S Foster Dr , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70806

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC

812 Versailles Blvd., Suite A , Alexandria , Louisiana 71303

Practice Areas: Family

David is both Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist and has a Masters in Admiralty Law.  He was honored to be selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2010,  2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. These qualifications combined with his experience allow him to provide the finest representation for families, offshore workers and injured persons. He worked for families and injured offshore workers for years at large and mid-sized law firms. His experience allows him to provide quality representation careful attention to detail with customer attention. He has handled hundreds of divorces, custody cases, military retirement divisions, property divisions, spousal support case and child support cases. He has also handled hundreds of offshore accidents (Admiralty Law) including Jones Act, Unseaworthiness, Death on High Seas Act and Maintenance and Cure claims. He has helped clients recover millions of dollars in claims for admiralty, injuries and contractual disputes. He is known as a tough litigator who also looks for cost effective ways to resolve cases through dispute resolution. He has taught other attorneys at continuing legal education seminars on the topics of the Jones Act and Admiralty Law. Martindale-Hubbell recognized David Hesser with a “BV” Peer Review Rating, an indication of an exemplary reputation and well-established practice. . . high professional standing.” He is a member of the Southeast Admiralty Law Institute and has been listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. In 2013 the National Business Institute selected him to write and present regarding the topic of “Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff’s Attorney” at their seminar “Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish.

Firm: Kammer & Huckabay

820 Jordan St Ste 480 , Shreveport , Louisiana 71101

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Smitherman, Hill & Brice, L.C.

8570 Business Park Dr Ste 100 , Shreveport , Louisiana 71105

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Attorney at Law

9515 Jefferson Hwy , River Ridge , Louisiana 70123

Practice Areas: Family

301 St. Ferdinand Street , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70802

Practice Areas: Family

Reach out to discuss family issues related to divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, successions, and learn how these decisions will affect your family. Same day appointments available.

Firm: The Law Offices of Ossie Brown

123 Saint Ferdinand St , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70802

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Firm: Nancy Sue Gregorie, PLC

8658 Quarters Lake Rd , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70809

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Attorney At Law

2700 Athania Pkwy , Metairie , Louisiana 70002

Practice Areas: Family

There are few events in your life that are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce. You are on an emotional roller coaster that has significant family and legal consequences. It is crucial to have a lawyer who can guide you through this unsettling time, helping you to achieve the outcome that you need and deserve.. No matter your situation, you need experienced counsel that can present your case before a judge or jury as well as recognize opportunities for out-of-court solutions.

Firm: DeJean Law Office, LLC

604 Saint Ferdinand St , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70802

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Mills, Turansky and Associates

839 Kings Hwy , Shreveport , Louisiana 71104

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Collections, Contracts, Divorce, Family, Immigration & Naturalization, Wills, Divorce & Separation

I focus my practice on issues pertaining to family law, especially difficult child custody cases.   I provide timely legal services and problem solving services to clients for a reasonable fee. I strive as an attorney and as a person to listen to you, to answer your questions and concerns in plain English, and to be honest, courteous, and respectful.

Firm: The Law Offices of Miller & Hampton

3960 Government St , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70806

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Conroy Law Firm, PLC

512 East Boston Street , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Civil, Elder, Family, Real Estate, Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation

Proudly serving Jefferson, Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes (Covington, Mandeville, Metairie and New Orleans). I am Board Certified as Family Law Specialist since 1999,  I have devoted my career to navigating clients through deeply personal and emotionally draining legal problems.  "I apply my firm's resources and experience to providing you the security to adjust to changes made more complicated by the uncertainty of the legal system.  I will listen carefully to your concerns, offer sound advice and implement the decisions you make."

Firm: The Sanchez Law Firm, L.L.C.

1200 Ryan Street , Lake Charles , Louisiana 70601

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Civil, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Drug Crimes, Family, Felonies, Professional Malpractice, Sexual Abuse, White Collar Crime

Firm: The Richards Law Firm, Llc

133 N Theard St , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Attorney at Law

510 N Jefferson Ave , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Column Law Firm, LLC

69156 Hwy. 190 E Service Road , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Family

Dominick J. Latino III is dedicated to protecting YOU, YOUR family, and YOUR business.  Law Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family Law, Business Law, and Property Law.. He is a licensed attorney who serves clients in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washiongton Parish.. Dominick is the founder of Column Law Firm, LLC.  He wants all his clients to feel like they have a personal attorney who will represent and protect what matters most.. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, where he graduated with Honors. Finally, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communication from Condordia University where he graduated Cum Laude.. Finally, Dominick is veteran of the United States Army and Army Reserves having served as a Combat Engineer.

Firm: Joshua D Allison, A Professional Law Corp.

301 N Columbia St. , Covington , Louisiana 70433

Practice Areas: Family

Joshua "Josh" D. Allison is a native of the southeast area of Louisiana having grown up in St. Bernard Parish while attending school in New Orleans.  He then lived in Hammond, Louisiana while attending Southeastern Louisiana University on multiple academic scholarships and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors in Political Science and a minor in history.  Josh then attended Loyola College of Law in historic uptown New Orleans, graduating in 2014 with his Juris Doctor in Civil Law as well as a Certificate in International Law.. While in law school, Josh was elected by his fellow students to the Honor Board, an organization comprised of the student body responsible for administering Loyola's ethics code among the law students.  Also while in law school, he was honored to successfully represent both the Loyola College of Law and the City of New Orleans as a competing oralist in the world's largest and most prestigious moot court competition, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.  For the first time in Loyola's history, Loyola won first place at the regional level, and advanced to the international competition in Washington D.C. as one of only twelve teams representing the United States against over 100 law schools from around the world.. Josh's practice focuses on civil litigation through southeast Louisiana, primarily in the New Orleans metropolitan areas including Jefferson Parish and the Parishes north of Lake Ponchatrain.  He concentrates on various types of personal injury litigation, commercial litigation, and domestic litigation including adoptions, child custody and support, interdictions, divorce and community property.  In the area of personal injury litigation, Josh takes his representation of injured clients as a very serious matter and fights to obtain the best medical treatment and maximum recovery for their injuries in an expeditious manner.  In the area of commercial litigation, Josh defends and prosecutes various types of businesses and businessmen in connection with unfair dealings and contracts as well as fraudulent and deceptive business practices.  He will also carefully counsel a Louisiana business in the contracting phase of a business arrangement or joint venture agreement in order to avoid unnecessary and expensive litigation at a later time.  In the area of domestic litigation, Josh prepares to take every case to trial and works closely with his clients and their families to provide guidance and protection through what is often an emotionally challenging time.. In addition to managing his own law corporation in downtown Covington, Louisiana, Josh also works with experienced New Orleans trial attorney Robert B. Evans, III and is Of Counsel to the Evans Law Corporation located in Metairie, Louisiana.  Robert B. Evans, III and Josh concentrate on major personal injury cases involving life-altering brain and spinal chord injuries, wrongful death, as well as highly sophisticated commercial litigation cases involving contract disputes, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, competition agreements, intellectual property, etc.  Please see to review Robert B. Evans, III and the Evans Law Corporation.. Josh also acknowledges the important role that a personal faith in God often plays in his profession and in the lives of his clients.

Firm: Kristina Shapiro Dodson

112 Founders Dr. , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70810

Practice Areas: Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning, Family, Probate, Trusts, Wills

I have closed my office and am not taking new clients.  I will continue to assist former and existing clients.