Lars Laban Levy
Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer in Shreveport, Alexandria & Monroe, LA
L. Laban Levy is a partner at Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch, where he focuses primarily on Consumer Bankruptcy law. With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Levy is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate financial challenges, offering solutions that protect their homes, vehicles, and financial futures.
Mr. Levy graduated from Northwestern State University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, equipping him with a strong foundation in personal finance and business management. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2002. He was admitted to practice law in Louisiana in 2003 and served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Henry N. Brown, Jr. for the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 2003 to 2004.
As a committed advocate for his clients, Mr. Levy is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and stays actively involved in developments within the bankruptcy field. His extensive experience and client-centered approach have earned him a reputation for providing clear, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation.
Education:
Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Juris Doctor & Bachelor of Civil Law, 2002
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1998
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2003
Past Positions:
Law Clerk, Chief Judge Hon. Henry N. Brown, Jr., Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals, 2003-2004
Professional Associations:
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Current Employment Position:
Partner, Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Foreclosure Defense
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Income Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes
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Bankruptcy Costs And Fees The catch-22 of bankruptcy is that you have no money to spare, but are forced to hire an attorney because of the sheer complexity of bankruptcy. Simon Fitzgerald LLC is sympathetic to your situation. Chapter 13 — No Upfront Attorney Fees (For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Only) In most cases, we do not require you to pay the fees and expenses in advance because the fees and expenses are included in the monthly payments made to the Chapter 13 trustee. Court costs are normally paid prior to filing but in some cases may be paid in installments. One of our experienced bankruptcy lawyers will sit down with you in a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to discuss your financial situation and options for debt relief. If you decide to go ahead with a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing or chapter 13 filing, the costs and - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We accept credit cards from third party non-clients and debit cards, money orders and cash from potential clients.
- Louisiana
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- ID Number: 28658
- 5th Circuit
- ID Number: Western District of Lousiaian United States Federal Court
- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Simon Fitzgerald, LLC
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- L. LABAN LEVY is an partner with the law firm of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch. Mr. Levy graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1998, and received his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University Law School in 2002. Mr. Levy's practice is primarily in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy. Mr. Levy was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2003. He served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Henry N. Brown, Jr. for the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 2003 through 2004. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
- Associate Attorney
- The Cook Law Firm
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- Associate Attorney
- McBride & Collier
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- Law Clerk
- Louisiana Second Circuit of Appeals
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- Chief Judge, Hon. Henry N. Brown, Jr., Louisiana Second Circuit of Appeals, Law Clerk, 2003 to 2004
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
- J.D. (2002) | Juris Doctorate
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- Honors: Bachelors of Civil Law
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana
- B.S. (1998) | Business Administration minor in FInance
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- America's Top 50 Lawyers
- America's Top 50 Lawyers
- Selected for inclusion in America's Top 50 Lawyers
- Sidney Cook Scholarship Recipient
- Cook Yancey King & Galloway
- Louisiana State Bar
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- Nacba
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