Laurel A. Salley

Laurel A. Salley

  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Louisiana
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Laurel Salley was born and raised in the New Orleans area. She attended St. Martin's Episcopal School, the University of Miami, Louisiana State University and Tulane Law School.

While at St. Martin's, Laurel was very involved in the Key Club, a community service organization for high school students. During her years at LSU, she was involved with many campus organizations, including Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation from LSU, Laurel joined the Lakeside Kiwanis Club, the same community service organization that sponsored her high school's Key Club. She is a member of the Lakeside Kiwanis Club to this day.

While attending Tulane Law School, Laurel worked as a research assistant for A.N. Yiannopoulos, Eason-Weinmann Professor of Comparative Law and Editor of the Louisiana Civil Code. She also studied abroad for two summers, where she took courses taught by United States Supreme Court Justices, as well as Louisiana Supreme Court Judges, Appellate Court Judges and other renowned legal authorities.

Upon her graduation from law school, Laurel decided to join her mother in practice, forming the partnership of Salley & Salley, LLC. After practicing family law with her mother for five years, Laurel was certified as a Family Law Specialists by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.

Laurel is an active member of the community. She lives in Metairie, with her husband, two children, and dog, Beauregard.

Education
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
B.S. | Psychology
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Tulane University School of Law
J.D. (1998)
Honors: Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Research Assistant
A.N. Yiannopoulos, Eason-Weinmann Professor of Comparative Law and Editor of the Louisiana Civil Code, Tulane University School of Law
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Certifications
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
Awards
Top Attorney in Louisiana
Super Lawyers
Top Attorney in Louisiana
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Top Attorney in Louisiana
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Top Attorney in Louisiana
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Top Attorney in Louisiana
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Top Attorney in Louisiana
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Award for Excellence - Civil Law Persons
CALI
Professional Associations
Jefferson Bar Association
Member
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Louisiana State Bar Association  # 25858
Member
- Current
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Lakeside Kiwanis Club
Member
- Current
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Jefferson Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section
Chairman
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Chair Elect
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Secretary
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Lakeside Kiwanis Club
Board of Directors
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Lakeside Kiwanis Club
Vice President
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
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Fees
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Practice Areas
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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Salley & Salley
3445 N. Causeway Blvd.
Suite 510
Metairie, LA 70002
Telephone: (504) 837-5499
Fax: (504) 837-5411