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Charles E. Lavis, Jr

Lavis Law Firm
700 Camp St
Suite 435
New Orleans, LA 70130-3702
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Phone: (504) 834-4000 | Fax: (504) 558-9917
http://www.lavislaw.com

Free Initial Consultation
Over 16 Years Experience

Types of Cases
Qualifications
Work History
Personality & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Preferred New Clients

I prefer to take on a new client who is willing to work with me on his or her case. The best results are achieved when a client is informed and provides me with the information necessary to answer questions and to locate documents.

Sub-Topics

Accidents & Personal Injury

Construction Site Injuries
Jones Act
Petrochemical Accidents
Slip & Fall
Sports Injuries

Car Accident

Auto Accident
Whiplash

Dangerous Property

Intentional Injuries

Assault & Battery
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Police Misconduct
Sexual Assault

Mass Accidents

Airplanes
Buildings
Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
Ships & Boats

Motorcycle Accident

Product Liability

Design Defects
Manufacturing Defects

Serious/Catastrophic Injuries

Amputation
Birth Injury
Burn Injury
Head/Brain Injury
Paralysis

Toxic Tort

Chemicals & Cosmetics
Dangerous Drugs & Products
Hazardous Waste
Mesothelioma
Toxic Mold

Truck Accident

Wrongful Death

Bar Admissions

LA, Apr 1995
Bar Number: 23514

Other Court Admissions

Louisiana State Courts; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Association Memberships

Louisiana Association for Justice; American Association for Justice; Louisiana State Bar Association; New Orleans Bar Association; Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group; Better Business Bureau; and United Policyholders.

Continuing Education

I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Insurance, Ethics, and Professionalism.

Papers and Publications

Lavis Law Firm has three blogs: www.louisianajobinjurylawblog.com, www.louisianainsurancelawyerblog.com, and http://www.bpoilspilllawblog.com/

Example Cases

Brenda Pitts v. Louisiana Insurance Property Insurance Corporation, 4 So.3d 107, 2008-1024 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/7/09)

Express Rent A Car LLC v. U-Save Financial Services, et al. 2009 WL 2835762 (E.D.La.))

James Carey v. Hercules Ocean Corp.; Bellships Management Singapore PTE, Ltd.,321 Fed.Appx. 402, 2009 WL 1011031 (C.A.5 (La.))

Education

School:

Loyola University School of Law

Degree:

Juris Doctor

City:

New Orleans

State:

Year:

1994

School:

Southern Methodist University

Degree:

Bachelor of Business Administration

City:

Dallas

State:

Year:

1987

Honors:

Major in Finance.

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Louisiana.

Firm Focus and History

I established Lavis Law Firm in 1995. We focus on Personal Injury, Work Injuries, and Insurance Disputes.

• BP Oil Spill Claims
• Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Large Truck Accidents
• Railroad Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Products Liability
• Hurricane / Insurance Claims
• Job Injuries
• Job Injury Overview
• FELA
• Third Party Claims
• Defense Base Act
• Duty Status / Work Status
• Jones Act
• Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act
• Premises Liability
• Dog Bites and Damages Caused by Other Animals
• Absolute Liability For Pile Driving and Blasting
• Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
• Insurance Bad Faith

Previous Employment Summary

I have been working since I was fourteen years old in restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and in law firms.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I hope all of my clients educate themselves on legal issues so that they can assist in the preparation of their cases.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I review all documents provided by clients.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Whenever possible, I try to direct pro se parties towards free or reduced rate legal resources. However, I do not coach clients who want to represent themselves.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

Several years ago, I worked for a company that didn't follow its own employee rules and learned at that point that the little guy needs someone to stand up for him. That's when I decided to go to law school.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Practicing law for several years helps you become a better lawyer. Also, questioning your own beliefs as to what actually happed, the ability to keep an open mind, listening to people, lots of exercise, and hard work help you become a better lawyer.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I chose personal injury and insurance litigation after handling a wide variety of civil cases. I chose this practice because many of my clients lack the financial means to pay an attorney and most personal injury and insurance litigation cases can be handled on a contingency fee basis.

What do you like best about your career?

When people you help say thank you and are appreciative of the work that you have done for them.

Tell us about your law firm:

All of my clients deal directly with me. Also, I have a wonderful paralegal and legal assistant who are caring and attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs.

What are your strengths and style?

Work hard. Work hard. Work harder.

Personal Interests:

Fishing, grilling, and spending time with my family.

Office Manager/Assistant

Christy Verges, Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Fax

(504) 558-9917

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours by appointment.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

An interpreter will be made available upon request.

Additional Offices

Baton Rouge Office
8550 United Plaza Boulevard
Suite 702
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 343-0444

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Most cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. No fees or costs are owed if there is no recovery in personal injury case.

Hourly Rates

Not applicable.

Free Initial Consultation?

The initial consultation is free; no cost and no obligation.

Typical Retainer