Columbia Lawyers

Randi S. Ellis has been practicing law for over 20 years. Her experience in dispute resolution extends to personal injury, mass torts, pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, product liability, and other areas of law. She is frequently sought by judges and lawyers for her effective and sophisticated settlement solutions for complex legal matters. Ms. Ellis worked in private practice for various law firms in Louisiana for over 12 years before opening her own practice in Baton Rouge. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University, and has also attended the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation.

Ms. Flynn graduated in 1974 from Nichols State University in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, with a B.A. degree in History, in 1977 from the Louisiana State University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a J.D. degree, and in 1994 with an M.A.H. degree in Humanities from Louisiana State University. After graduating from law school, Ms. Flynn served one year as Law Clerk for the Hon. Steve A. Alford, then Chief Judge of the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish. Since 1978 she has engaged in the private practice of law in Baton Rouge, and for many years she...

David Mooney has lived in Mid-City Baton Rouge for 42 years. He is an LSU graduate, with a Bachelor in Accounting and a Juris Doctor from Paul M. Hebert, LSU School of Law 29 years ago. Before starting his law education, he was a CPA. He worked for the IRS as a business auditor and served as Vice President of Finance for Louisiana's largest travel agency. For the first years of his practice law practice, he represented the RTC and FDIC, federal agencies, in failed bank cases. He also represented one of the largest big...

Jody Anderman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 1985 and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Louisiana State University Law Center in 1988. During law school, Jody was the recipient of American Jurisprudence Awards for earning the highest grades in Louisiana Civil Procedure II and in Louisiana Sales. Over the course of his career, Jody has had extensive experience in litigating personal injury cases of all kinds, including automobile and trucking accident cases, nursing home negligence cases and premise liability cases, but since 2002, he has primarily focused his practice on representing...

As a partner at Montgomery Barnett, L.L.P., New Orleans lawyer Philip S. Brooks Jr focuses his attention on admiralty litigation. He has 21 years of legal experience. Mr. Brooks has been recognized by his peers with the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. Additionally, he has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® from 2010 to 2014. Attorney Brooks is a graduate of the Tulane University Law School. He participates in numerous professional organizations including the Tulane Maritime Law Center Liaison Group, United States Maritime Law Association and Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. For more information, contact his firm today.

Father of 3. From New Orleans. Live in Mandeville. Have practiced throughout Southeast Louisiana primarily in domestic, personal injury, and succession litigation.

Allen Parish Wills & Successions Attorney

Mr. Flowers has practiced criminal law for 33 years. He is admitted in city ,state and federal courts including the Supreme Court of Louisiana, and the United States Supreme Court, He has tried and won jury trials for everything from Rape and Murder to Child Molestation and drug charges. He is the recipient of 2016 Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association (NTLA) and the Clients Choice Award from AVVO. Mr. Flowers is a member in good standing of the Federal Inn of Courts and has been grading the criminal section of the Louisiana...

Richard E. Griffith practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, support issues, and adoption. Griffith has been in private practice for more than 15 years and prides himself on assisting clients through highly emotional issues involved in custody and divorce proceedings. He strives as an attorney and as a person to listen to clients, answer questions and concerns in plain English, and to be honest, courteous, and respectful.

“Our goal is to help our clients understand their rights and responsibilities, and resolve problems by using the legal system when needed,” he said....

Practicing in Acadiana since 1991.

Admitted all courts in Louisiana, State and Federal.

Previously IDO Board Criminal Defence for 13 years

Current member and Past Board of Director for Lafayette Parish Bar Assc.

Past Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acaidiana

Past President of Lafayette Trial Lawyers Assc

65 Ton USCG Capt. Licence (not current)

Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license. Single and multi-engine

Active Member Veterans's Airlift

Past Board Member of Louisiana Cutting Horse Assc.

A partner of Montgomery, Barnett, Brown, Read, Hammond & Mintz, Patrick O'Keefe is engaged in general maritime trial and appellate practice involving personal injury and death with particular expertise in defense of claims arising under the Longshore Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Defense Base Act and the Jones Act. A member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association, the Maritime Law Association of the United States, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Chairman, 1989), the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association. Mr. O'Keefe is also a member of the Federal Bar...

Experienced practitioner handling exclusively criminal defense case in both the Federal and State courts. I have successfully handled criminal matters, including murder, drugs, bank robbery, theft, burglary, firearms violations, and various other offenses. I have substantial experience in appellate practice, appearing before the First, Fourth, Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal as well as the Louisiana State Supreme Court.

Andrew J. Walker joined Jones Fussell after graduating from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center on a full tuition scholarship, where he was recognized as a Dean’s Scholar and received multiple CALI Awards for academic excellence. Andrew’s practice focuses on business litigation, transactions, and legal compliance involving employment law, intellectual property, real estate, construction, contracts, leases, entity formation, and corporate governance and disputes. Andrew also represents plaintiffs in civil rights and employment cases. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

I was born and raised in Tangipahoa Parish. After graduating from Amite High School, I attended Louisiana State University where I graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business. I then attended Law School at Louisiana State University and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1999.

After I finished Law School, I served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Ethel Simms Julien, Orleans Parish Civil District Court. I then worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office from 2002 until 2005. In 2005 I moved back to the Northshore and worked as...

My name is Anton Martynenko, and I am a proud member of the Scott Vicknair team. My journey to becoming a lawyer started from humble beginnings in the former USSR during some of the most fascinating but challenging times. Today, I am oddly thankful for facing poverty and hardship from an early age because those struggles instilled in me a strong work ethic, a drive to succeed, and compassion for folks from all walks of life. At the age of 15, I had a rare opportunity to come to the United States as an exchange student. Three years later, I...

A former Louisiana Supreme Court clerk and practicing appellate attorney since 1992, Ms. Archer assists Louisiana trial attorneys with high stakes appeals. Visit her website at www.leeaarcher.com

Attorney Tara Gilder founded her law practice, Gilder Law, with a handful of files from clients who believed in her. They believed in her talent, skill, loyalty and honesty. Also, because she respected them as people, they knew that she would fight tooth and nail for them. This trust was a promise she intended to keep and, three years later, has done so. If you are injured in an accident, call Gilder Law to see how Tara Gilder has returned the person to the practice of personal injury law. Further, if you are facing a life-changing divorce or other...

Tom Anderson was born and raised in Hammond, Louisiana. He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in New Orleans. Early on in his career, he was elected as Louisiana’s youngest mayor. At the age of 30, Tom decided to retire from politics and dedicate his time to representing injured victims. Tom is known for holding the largest civil jury award in the 21st Judicial District and for receiving the highest possible AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. His passion for standing up against insurance companies and his proven track record has made him one of the leading advocates in the community.

Gary Boutwell was born in Plaquemines Parish and grew up in North Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University and earned his law degree from Loyola Law School. Gary’s father worked offshore in Louisiana’s oilfield industry, so he knows firsthand the dangerous conditions and injuries that workers face every day. He has dedicated his legal career to fighting on behalf of the injured and to making sure that they receive justice. Gary resides in Hammond and welcomes cases all across Louisiana. In his spare time, Gary enjoys renovating and preserving old classic homes.

Serving the Acadiana Parishes of Iberia, Lafayette, Vermilion, St. Martin, St. Mary & Acadia.

Hello! My name is Tom Shea. I am a family law attorney practicing in Southwest Louisiana. In 2017, I started Tom Shea Family Law, LLC to help people with difficult family law issues. My practice is focused exclusively on family law: divorce, community property, child custody, child support, spousal support, relocations, modifications, contempt and other types of enforcement. I have handled several hundred family law cases at the district court level. I have also successfully litigated cases through the Third Circuit Court of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court. I...

Ongoing Peer Education & Seminar Presentations: Co-Chair, 2010 HarrisMartin Louisiana Asbestos Litigation Conference Important Litigation Involvement: From 1987 to 1993, Mr. Blackwell defended numerous Fortune 500 and organizational clients in state and federal courts in Louisiana related to occupational diseases Since 1988, Mr. Blackwell has represented teachers and educational support personnel in all types of issues related to their employment Since 1993, Mr. Blackwell has represented individuals in all types of claims related to their employment, including: claims of discrimination (age, sex and disability) ...

Attorney Randy Ligh brings an excellent record of effective representation and satisfying results. No matter the issue, he will fight for his clients and ensure that their rights are protected. Previous experience as a former prosecutor and courtroom litigator, Randy Ligh carries an inside knowledge to evaluating and winning cases. As such, Randy Ligh is highly skilled in advocating for his clients and he will carefully analyze his client’s cases to determine the best course of action.

Our lawyers have over 85 years experience in representing those in need of quality legal services. Our practice is dedicated to helping our clients with their serious legal matters.
In addition to focusing on injury claims where we have built our reputation one client at a time, we also take great pride in representing businesses in their corporate matters and disputes, as well as handling complex corporate transfers, mergers and buy-outs, or assisting a new or experienced entrepreneur in starting a business.
Our title company, Acquire Title Services, Inc, handles both commercial and residential real estate transactions.
And, should you need help...

Broussard & Dove is a boutique law firm located in Houma, Louisiana with a first-rate reputation among it's peers and clients. The firm has thrived on referrals from satisfied clients throughout the years. At Broussard & Dove, you will be working directly with attorneys rather than paralegals or legal assistants. We will personally get to know you and your case. Whether its negotiating a multi-million dollar business transaction, litigating cases as a plaintiff or defendant, closing real estate transactions, drafting contracts or wills, or handling estate planning & successions, Broussard & Dove is well equipped to handle your legal needs....

Mrs. Denson graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University, and later, magna cum laude from Tulane Law School. While at Tulane Law she was a managing editor of the Tulane Law Review and was awarded the honor of membership in the Order of the Coif because she graduated in the top 3% of her class. After graduating from law school, Mrs. Denson served as a clerk for the Honorable John Conery in Franklin, Louisiana before relocating to New York City where she gained experience in the public sector working both as a public defender and a child protective services attorney....

I founded DeT Law Firm, LLC, in New Orleans, to assist good, local individuals and businesses struggling with tough times. Through my years of practice, I have taken great pride in helping individuals facing odds that have been stacked against them. Whether its going after large corporations or insurance companies, I have never been afraid to step into the ring and fight for what our clients deserve.

Over the years, we have assisted clients in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:

Chapter 7/Chapter 13 bankruptcies;
personal injury, automobile accidents, and "bad-faith" insurance coverage denials;
managing/consulting...

Warren A. “Chip” Forstall graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1975 and received his law degree from Loyola University in 1979. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts and the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Specialties: Personal Injury Auto Accidents Truck Accidents Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents Slip & Falls Wrongful Death Head/Brain Injury In order to maximize compensation, you need to partner with a skilled and experienced attorney. At The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall Jr. in Louisiana, I believe that we have that skill and expertise. In 40+ years of practice, and with millions of dollars...

I am here to help you discover the many ways bankruptcy could be to your benefit. My practice has aided people living in more than a few surrounding parishes. Which ones? Well for a start Jefferson, Orleans, St Tammany, St Bernard, Plaquemines, Lafourche, Terrebone, Assumption, St James, St John, Tangipahoa, and Washington. By filing personal bankruptcies for my clients since 2012 we have been able to save homes from being lost, protected automobiles from the repo man, stopped wages from being garnished. And basically put an end to creditor harassment.

Morris Reed Jr. grew up in Louisiana as the youngest of three children, and graduated from St. Augustine High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University and his law degree at Southern University Law Center. While in law school, he clerked for Retired Criminal Court Judge Frank Marullo. In between graduating from law school and becoming an attorney (2005-2007) Morris Reed worked at the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as a law clerk.

As a second generation attorney and youngest of three children, Morris Reed Jr. grew up watching his father, a now retired...

Mr. Joshua Johnson is a local Gulf Coast resident from Pensacola, FL. moving to New Orleans in 2012 to attend Loyola University. He then continued his education Loyola Univesity, School of Law in 2016, completing his education 2020.
While in law school Joshua participated in student government, clinic, and other organizations. As the class representative, he organized and advocated for the wishes of Loyola Law students. During Clinics, he focused on family law working closely his team representing eight different clients during this time. The Clinic cases dealt predominantly with custody and estate planning. Throughout this process, Joshua supported and...

I counsel skincare companies, beverage makers, clothing designers, DEI coaches, and artists on protecting catchy names, exquisite slogans, and artistic logos through trademark registrations and protecting their creations via copyright registration. I have a broad range of experience in trademark and copyright law, from trademark selection, clearance, protection, and enforcement of rights to copyright registration, compliance, and licensing. Dealing with the legal side of your business should not give you anxiety or confuse you. It should be enjoyed, oui? I can be candid, but I provide comprehensive, straightforward, and practical advice so that clients can make critical decisions that impact the...

Schwartz Law Firm is a law firm located in Metairie. We specialize in worker's compensations, personal injury, and maritime cases