Attorney Seth is a Lafayette native who joined Mansfield Melancon in 2020 after working with top Lafayette law firms. He earned his J.D. from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center and has built extensive experience in personal injury, property damage, insurance defense, and commercial litigation. Over his career, he has represented clients before Louisiana courts at every level, federal district courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Seth’s dedication extends beyond the courtroom—he is active in pro bono work with Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers and has received multiple awards from the Louisiana State Bar Association. His peers have consistently recognized him as a Super Lawyer and Rising Star, as well as a “Top Lawyer” in several practice areas. He is also a Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide.

Jacob Longman is currently the Managing Partner of Longman Jakuback, APLC. A botique litigation firm, Longman Jakuback specializes in complex and criminal litigation at the trial and appellate level in both state and federal court. Jacob spent time in both law enforcement and the military before attending law school. Before graduating from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, he was President of the Student Chapter of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense lawyers, worked as a student investigator for the East Baton Rouge Public Defender's Office and was a judicial intern at the 19th Judicial District Courthouse. He career has taken him across the state of Louisiana. Several of these have set legal precedents in the field of criminal law. These include State v. Crockett, State v. McQuarter, State v. DiGeralmo, and State v. Steele. He is currently the President-Elect of the Louisiana Associate of Criminal Defense Lawyers.