J. David Andress | Lafayette Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer

In a chapter 13 case, I was successful in having my client's second mortgage removed off of her home. This saved my client over $43,000.00.

A large number of my clients are referrals from former clients. I do the best job I can for each client, and my clients trust me enough to refer their family, friends, and co-workers to me for assistance.

A successful lawyer/client relationship is built on communication. A client should select a lawyer that they find easy to talk to and to communicate with.

I can discuss a potential client's financial situation in general terms and I can also discuss some potential options.br>

A potential client who calls for a telephone consultation should have a general knowledge of their financial situation, their income, their assets, and their debt.

I've been practicing consumer bankruptcy law for 10 years and it is the area of law where I dedicate my primarily focus.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is dealing with real people and seeing the positive effect that I am able to have on their lives. It is extraordinarily rewarding to see the stress melt off a client's face when they see the financial relief that bankruptcy can give them.

Spending time with my family, organic gardening, reading, painting, writing, and of course, football.

My family and I are active in our church and give back to the community through several charitable and outreach opportunities through our church. Also, I regularly accept pro bono cases through the Baton Rouge Bar Foundation.

• Louisiana Bar Association
  Baton Rouge Bar Association
  National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
  American Bankruptcy Institute
  Thomas More Law Center

• Distinguished Pro Bono Service: New Orleans Pro Bono Project
  Bankruptcy speaker at the 2009 and 2010 Louisiana's Access to Justice Seminar (2009, 2010)

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