Natalie Blackman
The Law Office of Natalie Blackman is dedicated to helping individuals understand their rights and explore their legal options when it comes to Employment Discrimination, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, and Personal Injury. The office represents clients throughout Louisiana. Our Attorney, Natalie Blackman, Esq., has the skills and resources to handle all aspects of your case from start to finish.
Natalie Blackman is a native of Avoyelles Parish. She is known for her strong work ethic and dedication in fighting for the greater good of her community. She graduated from Avoyelles High school in 2000. She graduated from Southern University in 2006 with a degree in Psychology. She received her law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2014, where she was a member of the Journal of Race, Gender and Poverty, the American Inns of Court, and the Black Law Student Association. While at Southern University Law Center, Natalie also served as a legal writing teaching assistant.
After law school, Natalie went on to further strengthen her trial skills. She is a 2017 graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and a 2015 graduate of Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.
Natalie believes that a strong relationship between attorney and client is the key element in her cases. This means not only returning phone calls but taking as much time as needed to understand the client and the impact tragic events have had on the life of the client and his/her family. If she is not able to help you, in many instances she can help you find the right attorney for your case.
Memberships:
2017 Graduate of the National Criminal Defense College
2015 Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Alumni
2016 LSBA LIFT member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Louisiana Association of Justice
Louisiana State Bar Association
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Avoyelles Parish Bar Association
Louis Martinet Legal Society
Americans Inn of Court
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Louisiana
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- Southern University - Baton Rouge
- J.D. (2014)
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- Louisiana State Bar Association # 35662
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- National Criminal Defense College
- 2017 alumni
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- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
- 2015 alumni
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- Q. I'm currently on leave for PTSD caused by sexual harassment. The owners were aware I was sexually abused when younger.
- A: Employment law cases are fact sensitive so I cannot assess your chances of winning in Court based on the information provided; however, you should definitely file a claim with the EEOC. Mediation is optional; however, if your employer agree to it, it would not hurt you to go through mediation. If mediation fails, you can still request a Right to Sue (after 180 days) and take it to court.
- Q. Can my employer intimidate me into quitting because of health reasons, instead of letting me go on sick leave?
- A: No, an employer cannot intimidate you into quitting because of health reasons. Generally, you can take sick leave if you are eligible, and it is available. Eligibility and availability would depend on the sick leave policy of your employer.
- Q. My manager has been touching me inappropriately. What can I do?
- A: File a claim with the EEOC for sex discrimination. You can find the intake questionnaire at eeoc.gov. You should also gather any documentation you have to prove that you have reported these instances to the District Manager.
