About Leola Marilyn
Leola Marilyn Anderson is a dedicated personal injury attorney based in Chalmette, Louisiana — She earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University College of Law in May 2006. Shortly after, in October 2006, she was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar. Ms. Anderson is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts within Louisiana, as well as before the United States Supreme Court. This broad licensure enables her to represent clients across various legal matters, ensuring they receive comprehensive legal support. In 2004, Ms. Anderson gained inexperience during her internship with the Honorable Judge David S — Gorbaty of the Louisiana State Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. This role provided her with critical insights into appellate procedures and legal research, which would later inform her practice.
Following her graduation, she joined the Gertler Firm in 2008 as an associate attorney. During her nearly decade-long tenure there, she focused on general litigation, personal injury, and products liability cases. Her work at the firm solidified her reputation as a skilled advocate for her clients. In 2017, Ms. Anderson took a significant step in her career by joining Leake & Andersson as an associate attorney. Here, she continued to develop her expertise in personal injury and products liability law. This position allowed her to further hone her skills in representing clients who have suffered due to negligence and defective products. In 2020, she founded Anderson & Associates Law Firm, a boutique firm that specializes in a range of legal matters, including general litigation, personal injury, products liability, premises liability, employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower cases, wrongful discharge.
Medical malpractice. Beyond her private practice, Ms. Anderson is committed to serving her community. She works as a public defender with the 34th Judicial District Court Public Defender’s Office, where she provides legal services to underprivileged clients. Additionally, she offers pro bono legal services to the Family Violence Program of St. Bernard, addressing the legal needs of domestic abuse victims. This commitment to social justice highlights her dedication to ensuring that all individuals have access to legal representation. Ms.
Anderson's professional achievements have not gone unnoticed. She was selected for inclusion in the Louisiana Rising Stars list from 2014 to 2017, an honor awarded to a select number of attorneys in Louisiana under the age of 40. Her membership in the Louisiana State Bar and the American Bar Association further shows her commitment to the legal profession. With a focus on personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability, Ms. Anderson continues to advocate for her clients with passion and dedication.
