Louisiana residents facing nursing home abuse issues have access to attorneys who specialize in elder abuse in care facilities, neglect, financial exploitation, wrongful death, and resident rights violations. 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 nursing home abuse cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about nursing home abuse 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 nursing home abuse 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.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to nursing home abuse law in Louisiana for an in-depth look at Louisiana's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Jonathan L Brehm - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Butler Law Office, LLC
 2400 Veterans Blvd. Suite 485 Kenner LA 70062
(504) 305-4117
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2009)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Communications & Internet Law
Rachael Patton Catalanotto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard, David & Moroux
 557 Jefferson St Lafayette LA 70501
(337) 233-2323
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2007)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
J. Dhu Thompson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of J. Dhu Thompson, APLC
 7607 Fern Avenue, Suite 402 Shreveport LA 71105
(318) 670-8018
Southern University - Baton Rouge (1997)
Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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
Taylor Hale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hale Law Office
 1735 Ryan Street Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 433-0612
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Energy, Oil & Gas Law Insurance Claims Maritime 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
Bryan David Fisher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fisher Injury Lawyers
 10915 Perkins Rd BATON ROUGE LA 70810
(225) 766-1234
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1988)
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
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
Stephen Babcock - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Babcock Injury Lawyers
 10101 Siegen Ln #3c Baton Rouge LA 70810
(225) 500-5000
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1997)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Corey Lamar Pierce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pierce Law Corporation
 660 North Foster Drive, Suite 214A Baton Rouge LA 70809
(225) 362-0062
Maryland Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Family Law
Edward Kramer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
InjuredGo.com Law Office, LLC
 340 Florida Street Baton Rouge LA 70810
(225) 933-1500
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1987)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law
Rachel King - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of King & King, LLC
 628 Stoner Ave. Suite E Shreveport LA 71101
(318) 226-0808
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
John S. Alford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard, David & Moroux
 557 Jefferson St Lafayette LA 70501
(337) 233-2323
Mississippi College School of Law (2008)
English
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
David Kervin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kervin Law, LLC
 1978 N. Hwy 190 Suite A Covington LA 70433
(985) 888-0640
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Maritime Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Mr. Tom W. Thornhill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thornhill Law Office, A PLC
 1308 9th St Slidell LA 70458
(985) 641-5011
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1977)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law Maritime Law
Jack Truitt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Truitt Law Firm, LLC
 149 N. New Hampshire Street Covington LA 70433
(985) 327-5266
Texas Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Insurance Claims
Blair B. Alford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard, David & Moroux
 324 Courthouse Alley Covington LA 70433
(337) 233-2323
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Mr. Aaron James Broussard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard & Hart
 1301 Common St Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 439-2450
Tulane University School of Law (2002)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Maritime Law
Brandon Venegas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Venegas Law Office
 3333 West Napoleon Avenue Suite 104 Metairie LA 70001
(504) 841-0014
Harvard Law School (1996)
English, Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
Meyer H Gertler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gertler Accident & Injury Lawyers
 935 Gravier Street Suite 1900 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 581-6411
Tulane University School of Law
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Richard Peter Voorhies III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Voorhies Law Office
 1100 Poydras St Suite 2810 New Orleans LA 70163
(504) 475-2455
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Maritime Law
Mr. Kenneth Craig Smith Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3646 Youree Dr Shreveport LA 71105
(318) 219-1001
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1990)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Insurance Claims
Reed K. Kreger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard, David & Moroux
 557 Jefferson St Lafayette LA 70501
(337) 233-2323
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2020)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Wesley J. Gralapp - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2220 Bonaventure Court Alexandria LA 71301
(318) 541-8188
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1992)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Maritime Law Nursing Home Abuse
Bradley Egenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Egenberg APLC
 650 Poydras St Suite 2000 New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 229-5700
Tulane University School of Law (2001)
English, French, Slovak, Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Scott M Mansfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
 404 Europe Street Baton Rouge LA 70802
(888) 601-0127
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
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
Kenny Habetz Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kenny Habetz Injury Law
 604 S Parkerson Ave Crowley LA 76102
(817) 510-9400
Southern University Law Center (2007)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Sharry I. Sandler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Sharry I. Sandler
 700 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 528-9500
Louisiana State University - University of New Orleans (2004)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Insurance Claims Nursing Home Abuse
Joshua Gertler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gertler Accident & Injury Lawyers
 935 Gravier Street Suite 1900 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 581-6411
Syracuse University
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Emily C. Borgen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Broussard, David & Moroux
 557 Jefferson St Lafayette LA 70501
(337) 233-2323
Duke University School of Law (2011)
English
Western District of Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Chris Roy Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1100 Martin Luther King Dr. Alexandria LA 71301
(318) 487-9537
Southern University Law Center (1984)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Maritime Law
James Flinn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
James Flinn, Lawyer at Law
 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2815 New Orleans LA 70163
(504) 322-9159
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
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