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Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo

Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo

THE VALLEJO LAW FIRM, LLC
  • Divorce, Family Law, Probate ...
  • Louisiana
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Biography

Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo graduated from Tulane Law School in May 1999 and was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October 1999.

Her practice consists of civil litigation with a strong focus on personal injury, divorce, child support, spousal support, and succession matters. She has clients in all of the surrounding parishes in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area including St. Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson, Washington, Tangipahoa, Livingston and East Baton Rouge.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Ms. Vallejo accepts personal injury, medical malpractice and social security cases on a contingency basis. You pay no expenses whatsoever until Ms. Vallejo settles your case or you receive a money judgment from the court.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
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5th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
SOLE PRACTITIONER
THE VALLEJO LAW FIRM, LLC
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MS. GONSOULIN-VALLEJO OPENED HER PRACTICE IMMEDIATELY UPON ACCEPTANCE TO THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR AND HAS BEEN IN PRIVATE PRACTICE SINCE OCTOBER 1999.
Law Clerk 1997-1999; Paralegal Manager 1987-1997
Mull & Mull, Attorneys at Law
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Law Clerk, Summer 1997
Barham & Arceneaux, Attorneys at Law
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Education
Tulane University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Activities: Civil Law Curriculum; European and Civil Law Forum, Assistant Editor; National Appellate Moot Court, Chair
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Tulane University
B.S. | PARALEGAL STUDIES
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Ms. Gonsoulin-Vallejo attended evening classes at Tulane University while working a full-time job as a Paralegal/Manager in a Covington Law Firm.
Honors: Graduated Suma Cum Laude; Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
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Awards
2020 Top Lawyer
New Orleans Magazine
Ms. Vallejo was voted by her peers as a top lawyer in her profession
2019 Top Lawyer in Personal Injury
New Orleans Magazine
Ms. Vallejo was voted Top Lawyer in the field of Personal Injury by her peers in 2019
2019 Top Lawyer in Family Law
New Orleans Magazine
Ms. Vallejo was voted as Top Lawyer in the field of Family Law by her peers in 2019
2018 Top Lawyer in Personal Injury
New Orleans Magazine
Ms. Vallejo was voted as a Top Lawyer in the field of Personal Injury by her peers for the year 2018
2018 Top Lawyer in Family Law
New Orleans Magazine
Ms. Vallejo was voted as Top Lawyer in the field of Family Law by her peers in 2018
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Greater New Orleans Pro Bono Project
Pro Bono Lawyer
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American Inns of Court
Member
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Member
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Greater Covington Bar Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Louisiana Association of Justice
Member
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Safe Harbor, Board of Directors
Board Member 2006-2018; Corresponding & Recording Secretary 2006-2008; President 2008-2010; President 2017-2018
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Counsel on Aging (COAST)
Member, Board of Directors
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Southeast Louisiana Pro Bono Project for the 22nd JDC
Pro Bono Lawyer,
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Business and Professional Women’s Association
Corresponding Secretary 2002-2005
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Speaking Engagements
Updates to La. C.C.P. Art. 3945, LSBA Solo Conference, New Orleans
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
428 W 21st Ave
Covington, LA 70433
Telephone: (985) 892-6855
Fax: (985) 892-6898