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Getting pulled over is stressful enough. You’re handed a ticket, told to either pay a hefty fine or appear in court, and suddenly you’re left wondering: Do I actually have to show up in person for this traffic ticket...

Do I need to file something every year to keep my LLC legal? Starting a business is a major achievement. But forming your Limited Liability Company (LLC) is only the first step. To ensure your business thrives and maintains...

I got arrested while partying on Bourbon Street — will this ruin my life? Bourbon Street in New Orleans is legendary. 🎭 From flying Mardi Gras beads to the electric late-night jazz clubs, it’s a place where locals and

I was arrested in Louisiana but live in another state, will this follow me home? Getting arrested in Louisiana, whether for a DUI, a misdemeanor, or another criminal charge, can feel overwhelming. But if you live in another...

Legal Help Starts Here When life takes an unexpected turn, knowing where to find the right legal help can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing a criminal charge, dealing with a car accident, or sorting through hurricane

Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company after a crash? Car accidents are stressful, especially when you’re dealing with injuries, mounting medical bills, and property damage. In New Orleans, Metairie,...

Can I apply for a green card without a lawyer? Marriage-based green cards are one of the most common ways people obtain permanent residency in the United States — but that doesn’t mean the process is simple. For couples...

Is a living will the same as a healthcare directive in LA?Planning for the future often means more than just deciding how your property will be divided after you’re gone. In Louisiana, a key part of estate planning—also...

There are plenty of good reasons to drive to New Orleans for your vacation, or to rent a car here after your plane lands. However, if you are a tourist from out of town visiting New Orleans for the first time you might not be

Facing drug charges in Louisiana? Learn how decriminalization efforts in New Orleans are impacting drug laws.

In this blog we answer a number of commonly asked questions about drinking laws in New Orleans. To some extent, drinking and New Orleans are practically synonymous. Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and New Orleans is...

The open container law in Louisiana prohibits car drivers as well as passengers from keeping an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle in an open container while the vehicle is being driven on a public highway or road. The law

Can a missed traffic ticket lead to a warrant in LA? Receiving a traffic ticket in Louisiana can be more than a simple inconvenience. Ignoring a citation can quickly escalate from a minor fine to a serious legal issue with...

Getting someone out of jail can be an expensive affair. Most people don’t have thousands of dollars just sitting around, ready to fork over when a loved one has been arrested. In many cases, people turn to a bail bondsman...

The posting of “revenge porn” is an invasion of privacy, a violation of trust, and in Louisiana and most other states, a serious criminal offense. It is also shockingly common. One survey found that one in 10 women under

Why do storm insurance claims take forever or get rejected? Every hurricane season, families and businesses across Louisiana brace for the damage storms can bring. From high winds ripping off roofs to devastating floods, the

What does ‘intent to distribute’ mean legally? Being arrested for simple drug possession is a serious matter in Louisiana, but when police and prosecutors allege “possession with intent to distribute,”

Anyone filed a traumatic brain injury claim in Jefferson Parish? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change life in an instant. Whether it’s a car crash on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, a slip-and-fall in a store, or a