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Mr. James Zitzmann

Zitzmann Law, LLC
  • Probate, Family Law, Divorce ...
  • Louisiana
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Biography

James is the managing member and managing attorney of Zitzmann Law, LLC and founded the firm in 2014.

He attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate degree. While at Louisiana State, James was involved in Louisiana State University Student Government and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

He attended the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where he was a member of the Loyola Law and Technology Annual. While attending, he received the Loyola Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship and the Academic Excellence Award for Highest Grade in Trademark, Tradename and Unfair Competition. Additionally, he studied overseas coursework as part of international programs at the University of Vienna School of Law and the Rio de Janeiro University Faculty of Law as well as participated in a European Union field study. James graduated in 2013 with a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in International Legal Studies.

Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Juvenile Law
Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultations by phone. $50 in-office consultations.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    3% fee added.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Zitzmann Law, LLC
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Operate private practice focusing on family law and successions.
Education
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. (2013) | Civil Law
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
B.A. (2010) | Political Science
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Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association  # 35595
Member
- Current
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Notary Public  # 138067
Notary
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Publications
Articles & Publications
An Old Rule for a New Era: Applying the First Sale Doctrine Equitably to Software Transfers
Intellectual Property Society of Australia & New Zealand
Websites & Blogs
Website
Zitzmann Law, LLC
Legal Answers
49 Questions Answered
Q. Can my dad stop me if I move out? Do I have to let him know I’m moving out? Does he have to know where I’m going to be?
A: No, you're fine.
Q. I have a permanent restraining protective order against my husband and we have been separated for almost 2 years.
A: You can ask in your divorce petition to have a curator appointed to search for him since he is an absent defendant.
Q. If my boyfriend died and I wanted to put a video of me and him in my YouTube video can I get sued by his family
A: If you made the video, from a copyright perspective, you are able to. However there could be other issues depending on the content of the video.
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Contact & Map
1106 West 19th Avenue
1106 West 19th Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
Telephone: (504) 434-0462
Fax: (504) 335-0644