Meraux Lawyers

I focus my practice on offshore energy and marine litigation matters. Additionally, I have experience in handling emergency response, transportation matters, premises liability, and casualty litigation. I work closely with clients following accidents to assist them in navigating risk exposure and in developing proactive response strategies. I am recognized for my practical approach to resolving complex disputes and have secured favorable results for clients through motion practice, mediation, and traditional settlement negotiations.

I bring a unique business perspective to our clients, drawing from my background as a former in-house attorney. My areas of focus include corporate and transactional opportunities, employment issues, licensing challenges, workers' compensation claims, wage and hour concerns, local permitting, and general corporate governance. I concentrate my practice on business and transactional matters, with a wealth of experience in labor and employment, entity formation, business licensing, commercial and restaurant leases, vendor contracts, lease extensions and disputes, purchase agreements, title curative work, landlord and tenant issues, and special event permitting. My nearly 20 years as an in-house counsel have equipped me with...

BIOGRAPHY Susan earned a B.A. in Psychology at Southern Methodist Universtiy in Dallas, Texas and went on to attend Loyola University New Orleans, School of Law, graduating in the top of her 2003 law school class. Susan began her legal training during law school working as a law clerk in the civil insurance defense and criminal practice areas. Following licensure by the Louisiana State Bar in 2003, she began a private law practice in New Orleans where she focused exclusively on Criminal Law. She has gained extensive trial experience working for over 20 years as a litigator the private and public...

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, guided document prep, and court coaching 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. Based in New Orleans and serving clients virtually across the state. Family Law | Criminal Law | Contracts Consultations available by appointment — book directly via Calendly.

As co-founder of Santana Blanchard Personal Injury Lawyers, Wesley Blanchard brings a wealth of litigation experience to injury victims across Metairie, Louisiana. A lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, Wesley is a Metairie personal injury lawyer who’s as compassionate with his clients as he is aggressive in the courtroom. Wesley began his legal journey at the University of New Orleans, earning a degree in Political Science and graduating as the Outstanding Political Science graduate in 2008. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University College of Law in 2012. Early in his career, Wesley worked with a well-known...