About Louis J.
Louis J. Cosenza built a private practice straight out of law school and has maintained it for decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University in 1974 and took his Juris Doctor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, graduating in 1977. That year he opened Cosenza Law Office and began practicing in the courts of Louisiana.
His admissions extend beyond the state bench. He is licensed in Louisiana and is admitted to the Fifth Circuit and to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana. He also holds admission to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. Those credentials have allowed him to handle filings and proceedings in both trial and appellate forums when cases require it.
Cosenza is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law through the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. That certification reflects a formal recognition by the state of concentration in family law matters. He belongs to professional organizations that align with those practice areas, including the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the Baton Rouge Bar Association.
Over the course of his career he has managed a solo firm model and handled a roster of family law matters. He has structured his practice to address the procedural variety that family law can involve, from contested hearings to negotiated settlements. His courtroom admissions make it possible to pursue matters that reach federal district courts or appellate panels when jurisdictional questions or other federal issues arise.
Clients and fellow attorneys who interact with him describe a practitioner who relies on steady courtroom familiarity and the procedural knowledge that comes from long-term practice. He has continued to run Cosenza Law Office as his primary professional base. He practices family law from Cosenza Law Office, representing clients in state and federal courts.
