Hessmer Family Lawyers

Virginia Erwin Sirera grew up in the New Orleans area. She graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s in public relations. After working in advertising for a few years, she entered Loyola Law School, graduating in 1992. She was admitted to the Bar in Louisiana in October, 1992. Virginia is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state courts, and she is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Middle Districts of the United States District Court. She began her legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Judge Robert M. Burns of the...

August V. Martens is a graduate of Loyola University School of Law, where in addition to the degree of Juris Doctor, he earned a Certificate of International Legal Studies. Martens maintains a diverse law practice, with primary concentration in the areas of Wills and Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Successions, Social Security Disability, Collections, Family Law, and Personal Injury. He is also a Qualified Mediator in matters affecting Child Custody, Visitation, and Support. Martens is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit...