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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.
“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
New Orleans Collection LawyersNovember 15, 2024Trusted New Orleans Collection Lawyers: Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC is a leader in legal collections in the state of Louisiana. Our New Orleans collection lawyers handle many different types of collection accounts for many national, regional, and local creditors. Our creditors’ rights team has developed an expertise in asset location, skip tracing, litigation, and post-judgment collections. Types of Accounts that Our Collection Lawyers Handle: Consumer Collections: Our New [READ MORE]
Five-Star ReviewIn TestimonialsNovember 14, 2024Five-Star Review! “Very professional, got right on my divorce and it finalized it within a month! Highly recommend this law firm!“ 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 support, alimony, property divisions, pre-nups, paternity, adoptions, protective [READ MORE]
The Interdiction Process in LouisianaIn Family LawNovember 6, 2024The Louisiana Interdiction Process Explained: What is Interdiction? Interdiction is similar to guardianship and 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 to make decisions [READ MORE]
Member Elected to Board of Directors of Croatian American SocietyIn Firm NewsNovember 4, 2024Maro 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 AgreementsIn Business LawOctober 28, 2024Enforceability 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]
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.