Bloom Blog » New Orleans lawyer http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog Legal Commentary Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:21:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bloom Legal – DWI Defense TV Ad http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2012/01/13/bloom-legal-dwi-defense-tv-ad/ http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2012/01/13/bloom-legal-dwi-defense-tv-ad/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:54:23 +0000 bloom http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/?p=2709 We are pleased to announce the launch of our new TV Ads promoting our DWI Defense practice! Check them out below!

Bloom Legal is a full service criminal defense law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. From our offices in New Orleans and Metairie, we specialize in DWI, Traffic Tickets, and Criminal Defense.

If you or someone you know have been arrested, call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 for a free case evaluation.

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Remember that although the Holiday Season (which this year in New Orleans includes New Year’s, the BCS Championship, and the Final Four right around the corner) can be a great time of celebration, the temptation to engage in risky behavior like drinking and driving can also increase.

This holiday season, please exercise responsible behavior and always use a designated driver or cab service.

If you or someone you know are arrested in New Orleans or Metairie this holiday season during the BCS Championship or any other event, call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 for a free case evaluation.

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The festival which has grown from modest beginnings drawing a crowd of 5,000 to Oak St, to a whopping 50,000 estimated attendants, will run Sunday from 10am-7pm at its usual location on Oak St between S. Carrolton and Eagle St.

Admission is free although the festival will be offering $150 VIP wristbands or $200 passes which include wristbands and guaranteed parking spaces.

Festival organizers have reported a number of new features this year include expanding the length of the festival area and the addition of a bike corral behind the Carrolton Ave Whitney Bank building as well as new seated-dining options.

An anticipated hot-item at this year’s festival will be the offering of newcomer, Blue Dot’s “Thai Pork Dough Boy”, a sandwich that reportedly involves the use of two doughnuts.

As always, Po-Boy Fest will also feature great live music including performances by: George Porter Jr., Flowtribe, The Revivalists, and Dee-1.

]]> http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2011/11/18/new-orleans-po-boy-fest-this-weekend/feed/ 2 Bloom Legal Video Blog: Happy Weekend, Go Saints! http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2011/09/30/bloom-legal-video-blog-happy-weekend-go-saints/ http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2011/09/30/bloom-legal-video-blog-happy-weekend-go-saints/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:16:47 +0000 bloom http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/?p=2573 Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal LLC would like to wish everyone a safe and happy weekend as well as wishing luck to the Saints as they take on the Jaguars this weekend in Jacksonville!

Bloom Legal LLC is a full service law firm in New Orleans, LA handling matters of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets, and DWI.

Bloom Legal is available 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or online at http://www.bloomlegal.com.

Bloom Legal is located at 700 Camp St in the Warehouse District and at 3501 N Causeway Blvd in Metairie (by appointment only).

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Photo Courtesy of NOLA.com

Southern Decadence is a week-long, predominantly gay male event held in New Orleans sometimes referred to as “Gay Mardi Gras.” The event culminates with a parade through the French Quarter the Sunday before Labor Day and has been known to attract crowds of 100,000 – 300,000 from all across the U.S. bringing in $160 million in revenue to the city in 2010. In addition to the Decadence festivities, the city is sure to be in full party mode for the Labor Day holiday on Monday despite the inclement forecast.

Photo Courtesy of gaytravel.com

Because of the increased level of festivities, the influx of tourists, and the rainy/flooded conditions, it is strongly advised that visitors and citizens of New Orleans be especially careful when it comes to their drinking behavior. The police will be especially vigilant in the Quarter and across the city and everyone is urged to exercise responsible drinking habits by using designated drivers or cab services. Residents and tourists should also be careful to avoid flooded parts of the city and to try to park off-street or at the highest ground possible if leaving their vehicles for an extended period of time.

If you or someone you know are arrested over the Decadence/Labor Day weekend, Bloom Legal is here to help. Call us 24/7 at 504-599-9997 for DWI, Arrests, Traffic Tickets or Auto Accidents for a free case evaluation or visit us online at http://www.bloomlegal.com

Have a safe and happy weekend!

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Photo Courtesy of NOLA.com

According to recent reports, footage has emerged of the alleged chase between police and Laurent which apparently ended in his driving to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, exiting his car, and jumping into the river.

The chase video can be accessed here.

For more details, visit NOLA.com

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The game will be taking place tonight at 7pm EST on NBC.

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Photo Courtesy of NOLA.com

Wright has allegedly confessed to the murder and decapitation of his wheelchair-bound son who suffered from cerebral palsy. Police say that motive is still not completely clear but that it would appear that Wright had tired of caring for the child. Jori Lirette’s head and body were found dumped outside of his home with Wright sitting nearby.

Kerry Cuccia of the Capital Defense Project of Southeast Louisiana has been appointed to defend Wright.

For more on this story, visit NOLA.com.

]]> http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2011/08/16/thibodaux-man-accused-of-decapitating-disabled-child/feed/ 1 City to Collect $91 Million in Unpaid Parking Tickets http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2011/08/15/city-to-collect-91-million-in-unpaid-parking-tickets/ http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/2011/08/15/city-to-collect-91-million-in-unpaid-parking-tickets/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:23:00 +0000 bloom http://www.bloomlegal.com/blog/?p=2356 With the city’s recent budget shortfall, government officials are hoping the $91 million dollars owed in overdue parking tickets will help pay the bills. They also plan to replace ACS State & Local Solutions Inc., which is in charge of processing and collecting parking fines, for allowing such a large sum to accrue.

Orleans Traffic Warrant

Officials admit that collecting all $91 million will be impossible. Some of the oldest tickets were issued nearly a decade ago and have been labeled “uncollectable.” By pursuing more recent fines and bundling older ones for sale to private companies at a discounted price, the city hopes to collect up to $20 million dollars.

The city has told ACS State & Local Solutions Inc. to drop its price, implement an amnesty program for scofflaws and set up a payment program for repeat offenders, but the contract signed with the company by Ray Nagin makes it difficult for the city to enforce the changes. Soliciting for a new vendor to replace ACS will begin in December. This is good news for residents as many have reported double billings and inept customer service with ACS.

The city has been issuing warrants similar to the one pictured above for those with outstanding tickets. If you receive an arrest warrant such as this or feel you may have outstanding fines, Bloom Legal can offer legal assistance at 504-599-9997.

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Photo Courtesy of NOLA.com

The Saints take on the 49ers tonight and will be looking to test out their new running backs including the newly acquired Darren Sproles and first-round draft pick Mark Ingram who will be competing with Pierre Thomas for the start.

The Black and Gold defense is an area where the lineup is still largely in the works and tonight’s game should allow frontrunners to emerge for starting positions.

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