If you need legal help with bankruptcy matters in Louisiana, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Louisiana attorneys handle cases involving Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 reorganization, means testing, exemptions, and automatic stay protections, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Bankruptcy cases in Louisiana are filed in federal court, but the state's exemption laws determine what assets you keep. Whether you're considering Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization, Louisiana's specific exemptions can significantly affect the outcome. Filing triggers an automatic stay that immediately stops creditor actions, and an experienced bankruptcy attorney knows how to maximize the protections available under Louisiana law.

When selecting a bankruptcy attorney in Louisiana, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Louisiana and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to bankruptcy law in Louisiana to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Louisiana.

Christopher Szeto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Christopher Szeto
 8131 Plum Street Suite 1 New Orleans LA 70118
(504) 226-2292
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2012)
English, Mandarin
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning
Bill Cherbonnier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3232 Edenborn Ave Metairie LA 70002
(504) 309-3304
Tulane University
English, French
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Elder Law
Jenny Abshier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Big Easy Law Group, LLC
 618 Belle Terre Blvd LaPlace LA 70068
(504) 454-1414
Loyola University New Orleans (2006)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense
Sean Morrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Sean Morrison Law Offices LLC
 3805 Pontchartrain Dr. Ste 17 Slidell LA 70458
(504) 308-0108
Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2007)
Bar #24124459
Ohio Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Environmental Law
Barbara Watzke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Barbara Watzke Law Firm
 1925-A Corporate Square Dr www.barbarawatzke.com Slidell LA 70458
(985) 639-1791
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Nancy Bousfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nancy S. Bousfield, Attorney at Law
 2116 Gause Blvd. West Slidell LA 70460
(985) 640-3479
Tulane University School of Law (1987)
Bar #19493
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Patrick L. McCune - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wiener, Weiss & Madison, A Professional Corporation
 P.O. Box 21990 Shreveport LA 71120-1990
(318) 213-9246
Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University (2008)
English
Florida Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Bradley J Spedale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Newman, Mathis, Brady & Spedale, PLC
 433 Metairie Road Suite 600 Metairie LA 70005
(504) 613-0894
Mason School of Business - College of William and Mary (2003)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Jacob Rennick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pelican Law LLC
 1110 N 7th St. West Monroe LA 71291
(318) 737-7020
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2010)
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Seth M. Moyers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wiener, Weiss & Madison, A Professional Corporation
 P.O. Box 21990 Shreveport LA 71120-1990
(318) 226-9100
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Meg Frazier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wiener, Weiss & Madison, A Professional Corporation
 P.O. Box 21990 Shreveport LA 71120-1990
(318) 226-9100
Washington University School of Law (2004)
English
U.S. District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Lawrence R. Anderson Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawrence R. Anderson, Jr.
 11953 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge LA 70816
(225) 293-7100
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1967)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Construction Law
Robert W Hoke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grand Law Office
 3421 N. Causeway Blvd. Ste. 503 Metairie LA 70002
22576914147691414
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (2011)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Estate Planning
John Evans Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Evans Law Group
 3001 Old Minden Rd Bossier City LA 71112
(318) 746-7467
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Personal Injury
Callie Elizabeth Murphy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC
 2315 Florida St STE 123 Mandeville LA 70448
(985) 276-4288
South Texas College of Law (2003)
English
Texas Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Construction Law
Christopher A. Sisk - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grand Law Office
 3421 N. Causeway Blvd. Ste. 503 Metairie LA 70002
(504) 831-1222
Loyola University New Orleans (2009)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense
Jimmy Simien - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7908 Wrenwood Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70809
(337) 436-2121
McNeese State University
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
James R. Madison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wiener, Weiss & Madison, A Professional Corporation
 P.O. Box 21990 Shreveport LA 71120-1990
(318) 226-9100
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1974)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Maro Petkovich Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC
 2550 Belle Chasse Highway Suite 200 Gretna LA 70053
(504) 368-2700
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (2008)
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
James A. Graham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of James A. Graham LLC
 701 Loyola Ave #403 New Orleans LA 70113
(985) 202-8110
Loyola University New Orleans
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Steven J. Hunter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Steven J. Hunter Lawyer at Law
 3500 North Hullen St Suite 241 Metairie LA 70002
(504) 598-5313
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense
Mitchell D. Dickson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dickson Law Office, LC
 18405 E. Petroleum Dr. Suite C Baton Rouge LA 70809
(225) 369-9922
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2010)
English, Portuguese
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense
Adam Granville Young - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Young, Cotter & Meade, LLC
 909 Poydras St #1600 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 541-0248
Tulane University (2002)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Michael Allday - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Michael Allday Law
 830 Union St #301A New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 528-2828
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Construction Law Divorce
R. Joseph Naus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wiener, Weiss & Madison, A Professional Corporation
 P.O. Box 21990 Shreveport LA 71120-1990
(318) 226-9100
University of Notre Dame
English
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
John C Menszer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
John C. Menszer, LLC
 5190 Canal Blvd, Ste 101 New Orleans LA 70124
(504) 615-9953
Loyola University New Orleans (1989)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Probate
Charles Stern Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Steeg Law Firm
 201 St Charles Ave New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 582-1199
Yale Law School
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Real Estate Law
Joseph Walter Greenwald Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Greenwald Law Firm, L.L.C.
 7591 Fern Ave., Ste. 1091 Shreveport LA 71105
(318) 219-7867
Mississippi College School of Law (1995)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Trenton Grand - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grand Law Office
 3421 N. Causeway Blvd. Ste. 503 Metairie LA 70002
(225) 314-8883
Rhodes College
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Personal Injury
Alan J. Berteau - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 382-3475
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center (1986)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Armando R Baralt JD - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Armando Baralt
 911 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Suite 202 Metairie LA 70005
(504) 833-3309
Loyola University New Orleans (1984)
English, Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Brenda Fay Ford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brenda F Ford
 215 Washington Avenue P O Box 1376 Mansfield LA 71052
(318) 871-0522
Bar #5685
Louisiana Bar
Suspended License
Verified
Bankruptcy Probate Real Estate Law
Allison R. Colon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bland & Partners
 909 Poydras St Suite 1860 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 799-0267
Emory University (1999)
English
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Mark D. Mese - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 382-3424
Louisiana State University
English
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Insurance Claims Real Estate Law
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