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New Orleans attorneys; Gretna attorneys; Plaquemines attorneys

ABOUT US

We have been in business since 1980, serving the Gretna and Greater New Orleans areas.

Our attorneys handle all types of family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, drafting prenups, community property partitions, paternity, interdictions, guardianship, and more.  We also offer estate planning services including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and more.  Our probate attorneys handle all types of succession cases, ranging from simple to complex

Our litigation attorneys handle a wide array of personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall, work accidents, and wrongful death.  Our business law team help clients form companies, draft and review contracts, litigate business disputes, and more.  Finally, our creditor’s rights team handles collections, repossessions, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and evictions statewide.

Our experience and diverse client base provide us the privilege to serve people from all walks of life. Whatever your legal situation, we will strive to make the process as timely and stress-free as possible. When necessary, we will zealously pursue your claim or vigorously defend you in and out of court, fighting to get the results you deserve.

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“100% a straight shooter, not one of those attorneys that tells you what you want to hear. His advice is practical and he is very effective when it comes to getting the job done.”

~ Client

“Compassionate, interested in clients’ lives aside from area of representation, involved in the community, supportive of new attorneys.”

~ Attorney

“It has been a pleasure working with you through this ordeal.  You have a very welcoming spirit and a great attitude.”

~ Debtor/Opposing Party

AREAS SERVED

Our offices are conveniently located in Gretna near the Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines court houses.  Our lawyers routinely litigate cases in Gretna, Metairie, New Orleans, Algiers, Belle Chasse, Pointe a la Hache, Chalmette, Covington, Slidell, Hammond, Amite, Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Hahnville, Edgard, and Convent.

We also serve our banking and financial clients statewide in all State and Federal courts in Louisiana.

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    Five-Star Review! “We were recommended to the firm of Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC for wills, general and health power of attorney and small succession affidavit. Our attorney is Brady Smith. He is very knowledgeable of the law. Mr. Smith was able to answer all of our family concerns. He is very patient and kind. Our family is very happy with the support given and highly recommend Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC.“ Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys: We are a Gretna law [READ MORE]
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Location

2550 Belle Chasse Highway
Suite 200
Gretna, Louisiana 70053

Contact

info@bpp-law.com

504-368-2700 (main)

504-368-2900 (fax)

Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are available by appointment during non-business hours.

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