Louisiana residents facing civil rights issues have access to attorneys who specialize in discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. The legal framework in Louisiana differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern civil rights cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Louisiana is generally 1 year (prescriptive period, La. C.C. art. 3492), though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Louisiana's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Louisiana State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Louisiana bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a civil rights 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 civil rights 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.

Imtiaz A Siddiqui - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
IAS LAW LLC
 900 Camp Street Suite 333 New Orleans LA 70130
Tulane University School of Law (2000)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Stephen H. Shapiro - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 309-8442
Tulane University School of Law (1986)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Chelsea Brener Cusimano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sternberg, Naccari and White, LLC
 935 Gravier Street New Orleans LA 70115
(504) 324-2141
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2012)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Domestic Violence Education Law
Jacob K. Weixler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weixler Law LLC
 P.O. Box 52197 New Orleans LA 70152
(504) 408-2180
George Washington University
English
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Michael John Vergis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1701 Old Minden Road, Suite 17A Bossier City LA 71111
(318) 698-3724
Mississippi College School of Law
English, Spanish
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
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
Scott Wilson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Scott Wilson Law
 12835 York Dr Baton Rouge LA 70818
(225) 388-9788
University of California - Berkeley
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Education Law
Troy J. Charpentier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 382-3446
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1991)
English
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Civil Rights
Alexandra Mora - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Mora Law Firm
 862 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 566-0233
Tulane Law School
French, Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Natalie Blackman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Lawyer Natalie Blackman
 412 N Fourth St Suite 102 Baton Rouge LA 70802
(318) 639-4529
Southern University - Baton Rouge (2011)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Employment Law
Jason R. Cashio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 389-3708
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1998)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Medical Malpractice
Michael Veron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson, LLC
 721 Kirby St Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 800-8800
Harvard Law School
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Construction Law Personal Injury
Stephen Haedicke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1040 St. Ferdinand St. New Orleans LA 70117
(504) 291-6990
Northwestern University, IL
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Amanda Collura-Day - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(504) 620-3185
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Defense
Yigal Bander - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC
 8075 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge LA 70809
(225) 383-9703
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Personal Injury
John F. Jakuback - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 382-3452
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1992)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Defense
Gary Bizal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gary W. Bizal, L.L.C.
 4907 Magazine St New Orleans LA 70115
(504) 525-1328
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Personal Injury
Casey Denson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8131 Oak Street Suite 100 New Orleans LA 70118
(504) 422-6004
Tulane University (2007)
Colorado Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Christopher L. Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Williams Litigation, LLC
 639 Loyola Avenue Suite 1800 New Orleans LA 70113
(504) 308-1438
Tulane University School of Law (2000)
Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Robert B. Landry III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robert B. Landry III, PLC
 5420 Corporate Boulevard Suite 204 Baton Rouge LA 70808
(225) 349-7460
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1988)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Stephen C. Hanemann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3600 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 620-3342
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
English, French
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Construction Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Charles S. McCowan Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 382-3404
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Lana D. Crump - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 382-3435
Louisiana State University (1992)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Municipal Law
David Rutledge - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of David Rutledge, LLC
 330 Settlers Trace Blvd., Ste. A Lafayette LA 70508
(337) 484-1529
Loyola University New Orleans (2007)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Maritime Law
Melissa A. Hemmans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 389-3719
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1999)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Justin I. Woods - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1100 Poydras Street New Orleans LA 70163
(504) 522-2304
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (1996)
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Randy Bryan Ligh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10839 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge LA 70810
(225) 338-9238
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1990)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Collections
Kourtney L. Kech - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1109 Pithon St Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 480-0101
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2017)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Consumer Law Criminal Law
William Long - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2250 Hospital Dr Bossier City LA 71111
(318) 797-8288
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
James Doyle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4809 Ihles Rd Lake Charles LA 70605
(337) 474-9989
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Entertainment & Sports Law
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