Legal Malpractice law in Louisiana covers attorney negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, missed deadlines, conflict of interest, and fee disputes. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Louisiana has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to legal malpractice cases, and attorneys who practice in District Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

One of the most important things to know about legal malpractice law in Louisiana is the statute of limitations. You generally have 1 year (prescriptive period, La. C.C. art. 3492) from the date of injury to file a claim. Louisiana follows pure comparative fault for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in District Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

The legal malpractice attorneys listed here practice throughout Louisiana and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how legal malpractice law works in Louisiana — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to legal malpractice law in Louisiana. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Brad Harrigan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tolar Harrigan & Morris LLC
 8630 Oak St New Orleans LA 70118
5-045-715-3172
Boston University School of Law (2000)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Employment Law
Justin McCarthy Chopin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Chopin Law Office
 650 Poydras St 1550 New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 500-8000
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2007)
Mississippi Bar
Active License
Employment Law Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice
Roy Maughan Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Maughan Law Firm, LLC
 634 Connells Park Ln Baton Rouge LA 70806
(225) 926-8533
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1982)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Stephen Rue - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stephen Rue & Associates
 422 Derbigny Street Gretna LA 70053
(504) 529-5000
Harvard Law School (2019)
English, Spanish
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Bart Bernard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bart Bernard Personal Injury Law Office
 117 Caillouet Place Lafayette LA 70501
Louisiana State University - Alexandria (1995)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Asbestos & Mesothelioma Consumer Law
Robert Hallack - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hallack Law Office
 13007 Justice Avenue Baton Rouge LA 70816
(225) 291-4357
Southern University - Baton Rouge (1986)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Elder Law Legal Malpractice
Terrel J. Broussard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard Dispute Solutions LLC
 ORLEANS TOWER 1340 POYDRAS ST. SUITE 1700 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112
(504) 444-1746
Bar #3531
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Employment Law
Kenneth L. Tolar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tolar Harrigan & Morris LLC
 8630 Oak St New Orleans LA 70118
5-045-715-3171
Loyola University New Orleans
English, French
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Employment Law
Ben E Clayton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Clayton Law Office
 411 Sabine Street Bogalusa 70427 LA 70427
(985) 863-3065
Loyola University New Orleans (1986)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice Maritime Law
J. E. Cullens Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens
 12345 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge LA 70810
(225) 236-3636
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1994)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Mr. Peirce A. Hammond II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Peirce A. Hammond II
 650 Poydras St. Suite 2617 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
(504) 586-3535
Tulane University School of Law (1984)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice
Jeffrey P. Berniard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Berniard Law Office
 1140 St Charles Ave New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 521-6000
Loyola University New Orleans (2004)
English, French, Spanish
Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of Louisianaís U.S. District Courts Bar
Active License
Antitrust Law Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims
Randi S. Ellis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Randi S. Ellis LLC
 7515 Jefferson Highway Suite 94 Baton Rouge LA 70806
(225) 803-1413
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1997)
English
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Personal Injury Products Liability
Samuel Bradley Rhorer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10566 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge LA 70816
(225) 292-2767
Tulane University School of Law (1987)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Eric Reed Nowak - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 650 Poydras St New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 522-7885
University of Texas - Austin (1994)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate
James M. Garner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Poydras St Ste 2800 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 299-2102
Tulane University School of Law (1989)
French, Russian, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
Luis Arturo Leitzelar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8555 United Plaza Blvd Ste 500 Baton Rouge LA 70809
(225) 248-2136
Tulane University School of Law (1991)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Benjamin Thomas Sanders - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 230 Huey P. Long Ave. Gretna LA 70053
(504) 367-9001
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2003)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Frank Allen Romeu Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3501 N Causeway Blvd STE 400 Metairie LA 70002
(504) 833-8007
Southeastern Louisiana Univ
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Health Care Law Insurance Defense
Dawn Lauren Morris Harris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 102 Versailles Blvd Lafayette LA 70501
(337) 237-6062
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2000)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Gov & Administrative Law Legal Malpractice
Corinne Ann Morrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1100 Poydras St Ste 2300 New Orleans LA 70163
(504) 585-7228
Tulane University School of Law (1975)
Greek, Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Alan Ezkovich - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 650 Poydras Street Suite 1220 New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 593-9899
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Environmental Law Legal Malpractice
Thomas Balhoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8440 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge LA 70809
(225) 929-7033
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Insurance Defense Intellectual Property
Keith Fernandez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 445 North Blvd Ste 300 Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 383-4703
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2010)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Communications & Internet Law
Mark Seyler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1515 Poydras St New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 595-3371
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Environmental Law
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