LaPlace Lawyers

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...

I help everyday people across Louisiana navigate family, criminal, and contract matters with clarity and confidence. My practice focuses on making quality legal help accessible—offering flat fee services for self-represented clients. Whether you’re working through a custody agreement, facing a misdemeanor, or launching your business, I provide straightforward legal support so you can move forward empowered and informed. Currently offering limited-scope services statewide. Starting August 2025, I’ll begin offering full-scope legal representation for clients in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. Based in New Orleans and serving clients virtually across the state. Family Law | Criminal Law | Contracts Consultations available by appointment—visit...

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...

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...

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My practice is primarily focused on estate and probate litigation as well as wrongful death litigation. My team and I represent families and clients throughout the country and internationally with legal matters in Louisiana. We handle a wide range of estate matters; from the simple transfer of assets from parents to kids to multimillion-dollar estate battles over rights of inheritance, we have handled it and everything in between. I was born and raised in Lafourche Parish, La., in a small community where I was related to almost everyone. My great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins all lived there as well. We...

Richard Traina’s practice areas focus on commercial litigation, real estate litigation and bet-the-company litigation. For much of his professional career, Richard was a commercial litigator, successfully handling whatever types of commercial cases his clients were involved in. As a result, he is well-versed in real estate, corporate, general commercial, banking, contract, tax, and intellectual property litigation. He has extensive experience in international litigation, lands and natural resources litigation, mineral litigation, coastal litigation and constitutional litigation in jurisdictions as varied and exotic as the United States Virgin Islands and Cameron, DeSoto and Red River Parishes, Louisiana. Prior to joining Steeg Law,...

It is important to act fast after an accident. Injury cases require immediate action to gather the required information to protect your rights. Whether it is assistance getting medical treatment or gathering experts necessary to prove your claim, our staff will get to work immediately to gather the information needed to prove your case. Use our 25+ years of experience to help you get the recovery you deserve.

Mallory's practice is focused on a range of complex litigation matters.

I am a lifelong resident of New Orleans. I attended Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and returned home to attend Loyola Law School. As a third-year law student, I worked as a student-practitioner in what is now known as the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice. My experience as a student-practitioner allowed me to give back to my community while developing legal skills with on-the-ground experience. After graduating from Loyola Law School, I worked briefly for a solo practitioner who had a general civil practice. I represented a...

Attorney Eric Kallio is the founder of Kallio Law, focusing his practice on estate planning, wills, successions, business law, tax law, aviation law, and veterans benefit law. Eric brings the depth of his professional and educational experience to bear for his clients, advocating passionately on their behalf. Eric knows the value of hard work. He started as a medic in the Army, enlisting after high school. Within five years, Eric began flight training and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after nearly 23 years of service and several deployments. Serving his community is also important to Eric, and he volunteered...

I have extensive experience in the criminal justice system. I am a former detective and prosecutor. This experience is invaluable to your defense. I am a former New Orleans Police Officer and Detective with over ten years of experience. During my tenure, I worked in various investigative units, including; narcotics, vice, and homicide. While assigned to homicide, I was the lead investigator on 20 murders and have played an integral role in numerous other homicide and death investigations. I served as a felony prosecutor with the 22nd JDC District Attorney’s Office (St. Tammany and Washington Parish). This period of service provided me...

John attended Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor degree in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing. At LSU, John was on the Dean’s List, he was a recipient of the LSU Centennial Award, and he was a recipient of the TOPS Honors Award. John was also an active member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, where he served as Scholarship Chair.

John earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. While at Loyola, John earned the Law Excellence Award multiple times for his top performance in Torts I, Regulation of Sports Industry, and the...

Tammy Karas-Griggs Attorney At Law serves Covington, Louisiana families providing representation for family law - specifically specializing in divorce law, child custody law, prenups, and more - personal injury law and criminal law to get you max compensation for your claims.Contact Tammy Karas-Griggs Attorney At Law for a free consultation today or call (985) 247-0345..

From his Criminal Justice and Law degrees to his police experience, Matthew has focused his entire life on the multiple facets and phases of the justice system. His knowledge of the law and ability to communicate enables this attorney to pursue any legal issue with confidence and thoroughness.

Brian L. Glorioso is a partner in the firm's Slidell office. He is a graduate of Loyola Law School, New Orleans, and the University of New Orleans. Additionally, Mr. Glorioso is a fellow of the Loyola Institute of Politics. Mr. Glorioso's practice focuses on civil litigation, commercial litigation, real property, and successions. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana District Courts, Courts of Appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme...

Janeane concentrates her law practice in the areas of family law and immigration law, for she is fiercely passionate about both. She counsels clients on various issues including Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Community Property Settlements Agreements, Divorces, Emancipations, Prenuptial Agreements, Spousal Support Agreements and Modifications and Tutorship issues.

I am originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. I attended the University of Louisiana. After graduating UL I enrolled at LSU Law School in Baton Rouge. After graduating in 1985 I was a law clerk for the State First Circuit Court of Appeal. I then practiced in the New Orleans area for two years before moving back to Baton Rouge to establish my private practice in 1988. I am married to my High School sweetheart and the proud father of four kids, and two grandkids. ...

William W. Thies was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 23, 1974. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from Louisiana State University in 1996 and his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law School in 2001. He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association in May, 2002. Mr. Thies is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana and American Bar Associations, the Louisiana Association of Justice, both the Louisiana and Baton Rouge Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Panel, The Society for the Preservation of Advocates...

Experienced in all areas of civil litigation & trial practice, from City Courts to the United States Supreme Court.

Corey Orgeron was born in New Orleans Louisiana and grew up along Bayou Lafourche. He was raised to be an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He believes in protecting our natural resources and that Louisiana is Sportsman's Paradise. Corey received a B.S. from Louisiana State University in 1987 and earned his Law Degree from Louisiana State University in 1990. Mr. Orgeron was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in October 1990 and admitted to practice in all three United States District Courts in 1991. Mr. Orgeron has successfully argued before Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal and before the Louisiana Supreme Court. In...

Stephen is an experienced transactional attorney who strives to provide his clients with practical and cost-efficient resolutions to their complicated legal issues. His practice is predominantly focused on real estate and M&A transactions, commercial lending and financial transactions, and business organizations. Stephen also advises clients with respect to renewable/green energy projects, oil and gas law, property law, estate planning, and succession law. www.linkedin.com/in/spscullin

The year before I began law school, I scored in the top 1% worldwide on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). This score earned me the Faculty Merit Scholarship to the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University. In 2004 I was fortunate to be able to study International Comparative Law at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in Lyon, France.

Since law school, my career has reflected my approach to life. I believe a person must be well rounded in order to be successful. Having a diversity of interests and experiences allows me to adapt more easily to...