Belle Chasse Lawyers

John "Jacob" Chapman graduated cum laude from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2010. His primary practice areas include business litigation; general liability and products liability defense; personal injury; insurance coverage and defense; medical malpractice; labor and employment; family law; and state and municipal civil service law. Jacob is experienced drafting and reviewing all forms of contracts, including: employment agreements, non-competition agreements, operating agreements, independent contractor agreements, sales and lease documents, construction contracts, etc. He has represented contractors and homebuilders in New Home Warranty Act and related breach of contract claims. He has also represented physicians, hospitals, and other...

Seth J. Bloom, Esq. moved to New Orleans in 2000 to attend Loyola University Law School, drawn by family ties and a sense of purpose. After graduating with his Juris Doctor and serving on the Honor Board, he began his legal career working with criminal defense and personal injury attorneys, as well as in real estate investment—experience that would later shape his own practice. In 2004, Seth founded Bloom Legal in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Just one year later, Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Bloom Legal quickly became a trusted legal resource during the recovery, helping residents and small...

I help everyday people across Louisiana navigate family, criminal, and contract matters with clarity and confidence. My practice focuses on making quality legal help accessible—offering flat fee services for self-represented clients. Whether you’re working through a custody agreement, facing a misdemeanor, or launching your business, I provide straightforward legal support so you can move forward empowered and informed. Currently offering limited-scope services statewide. Starting August 2025, I’ll begin offering full-scope legal representation for clients in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. Based in New Orleans and serving clients virtually across the state. Family Law | Criminal Law | Contracts Consultations available by appointment—visit...

I am currently Of Counsel at Degan Blanchard & Nash in New Orleans, Louisiana, having joined the Appellate Section in July 2023. In my role, I manage appeals and writ applications at both state and federal levels for insurance defense clients. My duties encompass researching and drafting motions, briefs, oppositions, and replies, as well as successfully arguing for appellate relief for our clients on complex insurance defense matters. Before my current role, I was employed at Hebbler & Giordano, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana, from August 2020 to July 2023. As a Briefing Attorney, I researched and drafted over 150 motions for...

At the Claire Edwards Law Firm, we focus on family law tailored to each client's needs. Whether the client needs ex parte emergency custody or is simply finalizing a divorce after having lived separate and apart for several years, we are happy to help handle your legal matter.

We believe in legal excellence and focus on getting the best outcome for each client. We keep clients in the loop during the course of court proceedings, and whenever clients call, they are likely to have a chance to speak with an attorney promptly.

Divorce and custody is a very...

Steve Harrelson is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, and his practice areas include catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Steve practices throughout the three state region in state and federal courts. In addition to litigating complex issues inside the courtroom, Steve is also experienced in private negotiations, mediations, and seeking remedies at the administrative level. While Steve enjoys many areas of the legal arena, his passion is preparing for and engaging in the trial by jury. Steve believes in the constitutional right to trial by jury and is willing to protect and preserve this...