Louis J. Cosenza is a skilled litigator with experience in diverse areas including tort law, medical malpractice, lawyer disciplinary proceedings, and criminal defense and prosecution in state and federal courts and military Courts Martial. In his 40+ years as a lawyer, Mr. Cosenza has also represented clients in a wide variety of civil disputes, notably in the areas of contract and property law.
A native of New Orleans who has spent over 20 years practicing law in a large town, Louis also lived and practiced law for 10 years in rural west Louisiana. This life experience has given him a valuable perspective regarding the needs of citizens in the greater Baton Rouge area. After moving to Ascension Parish following Hurricane Katrina, Louis established a new law firm, limiting his practice to the handling of divorce and family law matters primarily in Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes. Louis is married with four children.
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
- J.D. (1977)
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- Loyola University
- B.A. (1974)
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- Owner
- Cosenza Law Firm
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- Why you need a lawyer whose practice is limited to family law, BNI Red Stick Chapter Meeting
- 2016
- Board Certified Specialist - Family Law
- Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
- Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Distinguished Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Distinguished Rating (2018, 2022)
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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- Baton Rouge Bar Association
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Louisiana
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- 5th Circuit
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- U.S. District Courts Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- English: Spoken, Written
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