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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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In Business Law
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Louisiana Non-Disclosure Agreements: Confidentiality is extremely important in the corporate world. Business plans, customer lists, marketing strategies, plans for a new product, pricing plans, proprietary processes, trade secrets, and other information that gives the company a competitive edge are examples of confidential information that is subject to non-disclosure agreements. Businesses can preserve their creative ideas and strategic benefits and get a clear competitive edge in [READ MORE]
Five-Star Review
By Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC
In Testimonials
December 11, 2024
Five-Star Review! “My experience with the team at Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC was exceptional. Brady Smith and his assistant, Rebecca McDonald, managed my custody modification case with great professionalism and care. Their proactive approach helped to efficiently bring the case to a successful conclusion. I highly recommend Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC to anyone in need of legal services.“ Louisiana Family Law Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New [READ MORE]
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In Criminal Law
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Jefferson Criminal Record Expungement Lawyers: An expungement lawyer specializes in assisting individuals in sealing their criminal records. People make mistakes. It will be more difficult to find employment, housing, and loans with an arrest and conviction record because those transgressions will appear on your background check. An experienced expungement attorney is needed to determine eligibility, obtain the necessary documentation, file the paperwork, and attend any [READ MORE]
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By Maro Petkovich, Jr.
In Successions
December 3, 2024
New Orleans Estate and Succession Lawyers: A succession lawyer is an estate attorney who specializes in assisting families and heirs in obtaining their inheritance through the probate process. An experienced succession attorney is needed to identify the rightful heirs, determine whether there are forced heirs, appraise assets, identify creditors, and distribute the estate. As a result, a probate lawyer can help you navigate Louisiana’s unique and extensive succession laws. During [READ MORE]
What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?
By Maro Petkovich, Jr.
In Estate Planning
November 25, 2024
Louisiana Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts Explained: A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”) is one kind of irrevocable trust intended to safeguard assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are usually not covered by standard health insurance, so people must either pay for them out of pocket or qualify for Medicaid, which has requirements related to income and asset limits. Medicaid only covers your long-term care if you are below [READ MORE]