If you need legal help with social security disability matters in Louisiana, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Louisiana attorneys handle cases involving SSDI and SSI benefit claims, disability appeals, ALJ hearings, and Appeals Council review, 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.

Social Security disability claims follow federal procedures, but the hearing offices and Administrative Law Judges in Louisiana have their own patterns. After an initial denial — which happens to the majority of applicants — you have 60 days to appeal. Most successful claims are won at the ALJ hearing stage, and having an attorney who regularly appears before Louisiana's ALJs provides a measurable advantage.

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

Loyd Bourgeois Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer
 50 Wade Street Ste 9 Luling LA 70070
(985) 243-1638
Tulane University School of Law (2002)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Personal Injury
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
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
Chase Villeret - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Villeret Law Office, LLC
 7020 US 190 W. Service Rd Suite A Covington LA 70433
(985) 327-2601
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (2009)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Richard J. Arsenault - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
 2220 Bonaventure Court Alexandria LA 71301
(318) 561-2500
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Bar #01359500
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
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
Sophie Rosado - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Rosado Law Office, L.L.C.
 P.O. Box 641887 Kenner LA 70064
(504) 534-5494
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2006)
English, Spanish
Unknown Status
Personal Injury Probate Social Security Disability
Douglas Lee Bryan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 419 South Preston St P.O. Box 707 Marksville LA 71351
(318) 240-8282
Loyola University New Orleans (1988)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Family Law Personal Injury
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
Matthew David Lane Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthew D. Lane, Jr., LLC
 556 Jefferson Street, Suite 102 Lafayette LA 70501-6950
(337) 289-5352
Georgia State University College of Law (1999)
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Gov & Administrative Law Social Security Disability
James Allen Cooper Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 551 Kings Highway Shreveport LA 71104
(318) 865-5291
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1988)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Personal Injury Social Security Disability
August V. Martens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Martens Law Office, LLC
 5480 Mounes Street New Orleans LA 70123
(504) 731-3405
Loyola University New Orleans
Unknown Status
Collections Estate Planning Family Law
Charlene Patterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Charlene Patterson, LLC
 617 W Judge Perez Drive, Suite 201 Chalmette LA 70043
(504) 682-0888
Southern University Law Center (1999)
Bar #28716
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Estate Planning Real Estate Law Social Security Disability
Phillip Hendry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Phillip M. Hendry LLC
 2250 Hospital Drive Suite 216-B Bossier City LA 71111
(318) 533-5900
William H. Bowen School of Law (1987)
English, Spanish
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Social Security Disability
John Barron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of John Barron, LLC
 406 Audubon Blvd. Lafayette LA 70503
(337) 270-2323
Louisiana State University
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Craig Mitchell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mitchell & Associates, APLC
 615 Baronne Street Suite 300 New Orleans LA 70113
(504) 527-6433
Tulane University School of Law (1993)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Personal Injury Social Security Disability
J. Price McNamara - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4141 Veterans Memorial Boulevard #212 Metairie LA 70002
(225) 425-7917
Tulane University School of Law (1995)
United States District Courts for the Middle District of Louisiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Insurance Claims Social Security Disability
Michelle McCune Sorrells - 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 (1995)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Personal Injury Social Security Disability
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 Louis Arruebarrena - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 935 Gravier St Suite 1140 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 231-9011
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Personal Injury
Daniel Nail - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 102 E Bayou Rd Thibodaux LA 70301
(985) 447-5719
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
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