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ABOUT US

We have been in business since 1980, serving the Gretna and Greater New Orleans areas.  Our attorneys have over 75 collective years of experience representing individuals and businesses in a wide array of case types. 

We handle all types of family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, community property partitions, paternity, and more.  We also offer estate planning services including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and more.  Our probate attorneys can help with all your succession needs.  We also handle personal injury claims for our former clients and new clients alike.  Finally, our creditor’s rights team handles collections, repossessions, foreclosures, and evictions statewide.

Our experience and diverse client base provide us the privilege to serve people from all walks of life.  Whatever your legal situation, we will strive to make the process as timely and stress-free as possible.  When necessary, we will zealously pursue your claim or vigorously defend you in and out of court, fighting to get the results you deserve.

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“100% a straight shooter, not one of those attorneys that tells you what you want to hear. His advice is practical and he is very effective when it comes to getting the job done.”

~ Client

“Compassionate, interested in clients’ lives aside from area of representation, involved in the community, supportive of new attorneys.”

~ Attorney

“It has been a pleasure working with you through this ordeal.  You have a very welcoming spirit and a great attitude.”

~ Debtor/Opposing Party

AREAS SERVED

Our offices are conveniently located in Gretna near the Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines court houses.  Our lawyers routinely litigate cases in Gretna, Metairie, New Orleans, Algiers, Belle Chasse, Pointe a la Hache, Chalmette, Covington, Slidell, Hammond, Amite, Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Hahnville, Edgard, and Convent.

We also serve our banking and financial clients statewide in all State and Federal courts in Louisiana.

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NEWS

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    Adequate Protection Explained: Adequate protection payments are made to a secured creditor to provide protection for the creditor’s depreciating collateral.  In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a debtor is granted an automatic stay upon filing of the bankruptcy, meaning creditors cannot pursue usual modes of collection if payments are not made on time.  While Chapter 13 filers are required to start making payments to the Trustee upon filing their proposed plan, the Trustee cannot distribute [READ MORE]
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    In Family Law
    When to Use an Expert Divorce Financial Analyst for a Community Property Partition: Are you considering divorce?  Obviously, this step requires careful consideration of property issues and the best approaches for same.  There are many things that you need to think about before you decide on your final move.  One of them will certainly be the state of your finances.  No one wants to leave a marriage bankrupt. Our firm works with a few of the very best forensic accountants and [READ MORE]
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    In Estate Planning
    Why You Should Have a Digital Estate Plan:  Estate planning has expanded beyond the traditional scope of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.  In modern times, significant part of our lives exists digitally.  Your traditional estate plan likely does not account for what happens to your digital assets after death.  A digital estate plan comes into play as a method for organizing your online information. Creating a digital estate plan provides access to information that your [READ MORE]
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    In Estate Planning
    Understanding the Benefits of a Special Needs Trust: Special needs trusts (SNTs) play a crucial role in the lives of loved ones with disabilities.  The primary benefit of a special needs trust over a typical testamentary trust or living trust is that it won’t disqualify the beneficiary from certain government benefits, such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  However, navigating the legal intricacies of setting up a special needs trust can be complex, especially [READ MORE]
  • Brady J. Smith - Brady SmithBrady Smith Joins Firm
    In Firm News
    Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC adds Brady Smith as Of Counsel: Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Brady Smith to the firm.  Brady brings over 8 years of experience to the firm where his practice will focus on family law, estate planning, successions, and real estate transactions. Brady is a native of New Orleans where he attended Jesuit High School.  He then attended LSU where he received a bachelor’s degree in political science with a [READ MORE]

Location

2550 Belle Chasse Highway
Suite 200
Gretna, Louisiana 70053

Contact

info@bpp-law.com

504-368-2700 (main)

504-368-2900 (fax)

Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are available by appointment during non-business hours.

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