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Trusted New Orleans Business Lawyers: Variables affecting a business can change quickly, while certain matters require months of strategy. No matter what stage your company is in, our New Orleans business lawyers can assist with planning and execution. We represent startups, entrepreneurs, small businesses, established companies, and business owners, in a variety of industries. How to form a Business in Louisiana: One of the first steps in starting a business is choosing the right entity. With so many options, including limited liability companies (LLCs), C corporations, S corporations, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), you would be wise to take your
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Five-Star Review! “I had name change for my son. It’s so easy to explain and communicate with the attorney, fantastic firm. I will recommend 10/10.“ 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 orders, tutorship, interdictions, and more. We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience. Call us today for a free consultation and find out why so many of our clients come back to us. Call us today for a free telephone consultation with an attorney about name changes.
Louisiana Executory Process Explained: In Louisiana, executory proceedings are a method by which the holder of a mortgage or privilege can effect the seizure and sale of secured property without previous citation and judgment. Hiring a creditors’ rights attorney experienced with foreclosures and repossessions to navigate the steps is crucial. Executory process is available when the mortgage or privilege instrument is an “authentic act” that contains a “confession of judgment,” meaning the borrower has already acknowledged judgment in the document. When a creditor files a petition for executory process with prima facie evidence, a court may issue a writ of
Five-Star Review! “Very professional, made the handling of judgment of possession very easy during such a hard time.“ Louisiana Succession Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980. Our succession lawyers are highly experienced at handling all types of probate and successions including administrations, simple possessions, and small successions. We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience. Call us today for a free consultation and find out why so many of our clients come back to us. Call us today for a free telephone consultation with a succession attorney. 504-368-2700
What is an Intestate Succession? In Louisiana, when a person dies without a will, it is known as an intestate succession. Per La. Civ. Code art. 880, an intestate succession results from the absence of a valid testamentary disposition. In this case, the property of the deceased devolves by operation of law in favor of his descendants, ascendants, and collaterals, by blood or by adoption, and in favor of his spouse not judicially separated from him. How Property is Divided Without a Will: If there are kids but no spouse, the property is divided equally among the children. If there
Five-Star Review! “Great firm to work with. I have been using them for years.“ Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980. Our estate planning lawyers are highly experienced at drafting wills, powers of attorney, living wills, trusts, and donations. We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience. Call us today for a free consultation and find out why so many of our clients come back to us. Call us today for a free telephone consultation with an estate planning attorney. 504-368-2700
Five-Star Review! “Fantastic firm! Great paralegals, Great Atty Mitch Palmer! Very easy to communicate with, very efficient and overall made a hard/difficult time easier because of his experience and knowledge. I would recommend Atty Palmer to anyone!!“ 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 orders, tutorship, interdictions, and more. We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience. Call us today for a free consultation and find out why so many of our clients come back to us. Call us
Five-Star Review! “We recently met with Brady Smith to set up our wills & POA documents. He is very pleasant to work with, explaining everything in detail and I would definitely recommend him to family and friends. We are very happy with his service and that of the office staff.“ Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980. Our estate planning lawyers are highly experienced at drafting wills, powers of attorney, living wills, trusts, and donations. We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience. Call us today for a free consultation and find out
Five-Star Review! “Brady Smith and his girls were on the ball and hit a Home Run for the duTreil family. Thank you All for a job well done. Also Thanking Roy Bowes for the years of hard work and we had the confidence in him at all times. Thanks Roy.“ Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980. Our estate planning lawyers are highly experienced at drafting wills, powers of attorney, living wills, trusts, and donations. We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience. Call us today for a free consultation and find out
Member Announces Semi-Retirement: Effective June 27, 2025, Roy Bowes has disassociated himself as a member of Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC. After nearly 45 years of service, Mr. Bowes has decided to dedicate more of his time to his ministries, community involvement, and quality time with his grandchildren. Mr. Bowes will continue to serve in an advisory role and may serve as second chair on occasion. The firm will retain the name of Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC for the foreseeable future. Call us today for a free telephone consultation. 504-368-2700