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ABOUT US
We have been in business since 1980, serving the Gretna and Greater New Orleans areas.
We 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.
“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.
NEWS
What is a Simple Succession?In SuccessionsJuly 24, 2024Louisiana Simple Successions Explained: A succession is the process of transferring property from a deceased person to their heirs (intestate) or legatees (testate). Other states refer to this as “probate” and in Louisiana the terms are often used interchangeably. Successions can be simple, or they can be very complex, depending on the circumstances of the estate and the level of cooperation among the heirs or legatees. There are two types of judicial successions: successions under [READ MORE]
Five-Star ReviewIn TestimonialsJuly 20, 2024Five-Star Review! “First of all, I would love to say I knew nothing about this Law Firm. All I knew was, what kind of firm I was seeking. So I decided to do some research. I had found Mr. Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer on Google Search. I must say, I was very pleased to see that they had over 40(+) years of experience and that was more than enough for me. I must say from start to finish, my family and I were very pleased with the services they provided. The entire team was on board and was [READ MORE]
What is a Matrimonial Agreement?In Family LawJuly 15, 2024Matrimonial Agreements & Louisiana Law: Many people use the term “prenuptial agreement” to refer to what the Louisiana Civil Code terms a “matrimonial agreement.” Use of this term “prenuptial agreement” can be misleading though since a matrimonial agreement can actually be entered into before or after a couple exchanges nuptial vows. In order to more fully understand matrimonial agreements, it is first necessary to define the legal term “matrimonial regime.” The Louisiana Civil [READ MORE]
What is an Irrevocable Trust?July 5, 2024Louisiana Irrevocable Trusts Explained: Irrevocable trusts are living trusts that are created during the grantor’s (or settlor’s) lifetime and which cannot be changed or revoked like a revocable trust. They are essentially contracts with yourself. A trustee is appointed to manage the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries. While grantors often appoint themselves as the initial trustee in revocable trusts, they lose many of the benefits of an irrevocable trust if the trust is [READ MORE]
Five-Star ReviewIn TestimonialsJune 29, 2024Five-Star Review! “Mr. Brady Smith handled my divorce for me. It was easy, painless and quickly done. He always kept me informed and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend. I’ll definitely be a return customer for any future divorces I may need.“ Louisiana Family Law Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980. Our family law attorneys are highly experienced at handling divorces, custody, child [READ MORE]
Location
2550 Belle Chasse Highway
Suite 200
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are available by appointment during non-business hours.