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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.

TESTIMONIALS

“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

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OUR SERVICES

family lawyer

Family Law

wills

Estate Planning

succession attorney

Successions

personal injury attorney

Personal Injury

collections attorney

Creditors’ Rights

business lawyer

Business Law

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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NEWS

The Interdiction Process in Louisiana
By Mitchell A. Palmer
In Family Law
November 6, 2024
The Louisiana Interdiction Process Explained: What is Interdiction? Interdiction is the same as guardianship, and almost the same as continuing tutorship. It’s an order from the court that gives you, or someone else, the legal right to make decisions for your adult child or relative. Interdiction is only for people who do not have the mental capacity to care for themselves or make their own decisions. This is the last option to consider because it takes away a person’s legal rights [READ MORE]
Member Elected to Board of Directors of Croatian American Society
By Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC
In Firm News
November 4, 2024
Maro Petkovich, Jr. has been Elected to the Board of Directors of the Croatian American Society: Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC is pleased to announce that the membership of the Croatian American Society has elected Maro Petkovich, Jr. to its Board of Directors. Maro’s term will begin January 1, 2025, and he will serve a two-year term before being up for reelection. Maro Petkovich, Jr. is a current resident of Belle Chasse and lifelong resident of Plaquemines [READ MORE]
Louisiana Non-Compete Agreements
By Maro Petkovich, Jr.
In Business Law
October 28, 2024
Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements in Louisiana: Non-compete agreements, also known as restrictive covenants, are used by employers all over the country to stop workers who leave or who are fired from working for a rival company or launching a rival venture. Non-compete clauses are intended to assist businesses in preventing former managers, staff members, or other individuals with a unique connection to the business from engaging in business competition. Because non-compete clauses [READ MORE]
Five-Star Review
By Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC
In Testimonials
October 24, 2024
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]
New Orleans Trust Lawyers
By Maro Petkovich, Jr.
In Estate Planning
October 18, 2024
New Orleans Estate and Trust Lawyers: A trust lawyer is an estate planning attorney who specializes in assisting trustees, settlors, beneficiaries, and heirs in obtaining and preserving their inheritance through probate, trust administration, trust disputes, and various estate planning situations. An experienced trust attorney is needed to advise which type of trust is best suited for an individual’s needs. As a result, a trust lawyer can help you navigate local, state, and [READ MORE]