Personal Injury

Practicing law for more than 40 years, J. Ransdell Keene is a trusted legal ally for clients throughout the Shreveport area and across Louisiana. As a former U.S. Attorney, Mr. Keene has a broad perspective on the law. He has a proven record of success handling cases in the areas of personal injury, family law, criminal law, estate planning, tax law and SSDI.

W. Brian Jones opened WB Jones law office soon after completion of the Texas Bar Exam. Mr. Jones believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues with a primary focus on Personal Injury, Family Law and Business Organizations. Since then, Mr. Jones has represented clients in State and Federal legal issues. WB Jones and Associates has allowed Mr. Jones to fully realize his passion for helping business and individuals at all levels of their needs. WB Jones Law Office's primary practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury and Business Organizations.

A native New Yorker, Jonathan Gill has practiced law in New York since 1988. He began his career as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx. As a prosecutor in the Major Offense and Homicide Bureaus, he conducted more than 50 jury trials with a 96% conviction rate. Those cases included the examination of expert witnesses in orthopedics, neurology, trauma surgery, pathology, accident reconstruction and other disciplines, a background that serves him well in personal injury and defense litigation. In addition to serving as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Major Offense & Homicide Bureaus, Mr. Gill was also Deputy Director of Litigation Training for the incoming classes of newly hired ADA's. In 1997, Mr. Gill joined his future partner as a Senior Trial Associate for the staff counsel office of The Travelers Insurance Company, gaining valuable litigation and management skills. He prepared and tried major personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also supervised the first in-house, state-wide subrogation team for The Travelers and developed and managed subrogation lines for major cases, including property, auto and workers' compensation cases. Prior to heading up the New York Subrogation Unit, Mr. Gill supervised a team of 10 attorneys and two paralegals that exclusively handled automobile liability litigation. Mr. Gill also created and implemented several training programs for new lawyers. In 2004, Mr. Gill co-founded Creedon & Gill P.C., with its main office in Northport, New York. A member of the American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association, Mr. Gill is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court (federal court) for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mr. Gill has lectured on various tort negligence issues for Claim Litigation Management.

Since 1990, attorney Tom McElyea has earned a reputation for providing his clients with honest, reliable and hands-on legal representation. In fact, if he has proven one thing over the last 30 years, it is that he takes a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law – he will always tell it to you straight no matter the situation. While attorney McElyea recognizes the need for aggressive legal advocacy, he also understands that each case is different, and as such, should be handled with common sense and practical legal guidance. “Although I certainly have the experience to fight for you aggressively in the courtroom, I never just go rushing into litigation. I will take the time to carefully evaluate your case, give you an honest and accurate case assessment, and do everything I can to obtain a favorable settlement for you without the time and expense of court. I am always looking for a way to get the best outcome possible as efficiently as possible.” Regardless of whether you need help with a business matter, a personal injury claim or a family law dispute, attorney McElyea will give you and your case the individualized service you deserve. You can count on him to personally manage your case from start to finish. In 2001, Tom McElyea decided to branch out and establish his own legal practice in the Southlake area – the firm that is now known as McElyea Law. Prior to the opening of his own firm, attorney McElyea primarily defended corporations and insurance companies in defense cases. This particular experience now provides the firm with a significant advantage and unique insight when it comes to pursuing personal injury claims in Texas.

From a young age, Gregory Colvin knew that he wanted to help people in need but it was not always clear to him how he would do it. The answer came in the form of inspiration delivered by his 9th grade Civics teacher, who taught him of an attorney’s role to assist people in their time of need and beneficially influence society as a whole. His life’s purpose was clear from then on: help people by upholding the law and encouraging them to find positive solutions to our daily problems. Mr. Colvin attended the University of Florida – a natural fit as a lifelong fan of the Gators – and graduated with his Bachelors, Masters, and Law Degrees in hand. When he came back to Orlando, the city that raised him, he set right to work at putting his knowledge and skills to good use. He was able to land a Partnership spot at one of the premier personal injury firms in Florida. After seeing the true extent of his own potential, he established R. Gregory Colvin, LLC, his own practice, in 1987. He continued to use his personal injury experience to pursue compensation for the wrongfully injured but another calling soon came his way: family law. Physical pain can be debilitating but emotional wounds can be the deepest – something he knew firsthand. Growing up, a single mother supported him and he is a single father of daughter, Skylar. When he realized he could use his legal prowess to help people manage with the complications and painful moments attributed to divorce, he refocused his efforts on family law. Gregory prefers to be a sole practitioner, or an attorney who controls all aspects of his practice. What this means for you, his client, is that you will be afforded the unique opportunity to closely work with him directly during every step of your divorce or family law dispute. When you have to take your case to court, it will be Gregory there to defend your best interests and rights. When you team up with Attorney Colvin, you will be treated like a close friend in all aspects of your case. He knows that most of us cannot simply reschedule plans or work shifts when necessary in order to have a legal consultation. To address this commonplace issue, he permits free initial consultations during the evening and the weekends. When you are faced with a particularly alarming problem and need legal counsel right away, as his client, you can reach him any hour of the day, any day of the week. No matter how you approach a situation that requires litigation, there is going to be some amount of stress, especially when it is centered on a matter as private as your family life. By providing you with reliable, honest, and compassionate legal service, Mr. Colvin can help remove as much stress from the situation as possible without compromising what would be best for you. As a former Supreme Court Certified Mediator, he is well-equipped and ready to handle even the most complicated cases for you as amicably and efficiently as possible.

Attorney Jordan Belliveau provides personal attention to each case he encounters and passionately represents his clients’ interests. He takes a technical and analytical approach to pursuing all cases and strives to obtain the best outcome for his clients. Jordan is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Rhode Island, and the United States District Court in Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Massachusetts Bar Association, Rhode Island Bar Association and Worcester County Bar Association. He was recognized by the Massachusetts Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in 2019 and 2020, an honor no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive each year. Jordan represents clients in a variety of civil litigation cases and has experience with all phases of litigation including trial practice, arbitrations and mediations. Jordan recently secured a $209,446.53 arbitration award in a contested motor vehicle / pedestrian accident. As a testament to his work ethic, Jordan worked full-time at a Boston based medical device company and part-time at Tetzel Law while he attended evening courses at Suffolk University Law School. Throughout his career in the medical device industry, Jordan held numerous roles with increasing responsibilities, focused on applying engineering principles to help drive efficiencies in project management, design, and planning. Jordan worked at Tetzel Law as a law clerk for over one year before joining the firm full-time. Jordan is from Millbury, Massachusetts where he attended high school. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in biomechanics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. At WPI, Jordan was a member of the football team and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, participating in numerous philanthropic projects including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Worcester Clean Up, and Toys for Tots. Jordan lives in Wakefield with his fiancée, Kristin and their dog, Bodie. He enjoys golf, attending sporting events and spending time with family and friends.

As the driving force behind Moorpark Law Group, Ike Orjiakor has been an indispensable pillar of the firm since its inception. Ike has degrees in Political Science and Law from the California State University Northridge and the University of California, Davis, respectively. Ike’s thorough case assessments and exemplary management skills deliver rewarding experiences for his clients. He has received recognition for his work such as being included on TopVerdict’s list of the top 100 plaintiff’s jury verdicts in Los Angeles County for the year of 2022 and top 100 plaintiff’s settlements obtained in California for the year of 2023. He prides himself on taking a hands on approach and prioritizing communication and personal connection with each of his clients. Rest assured, you will be communicating directly with Ike as our law firm resolves your matter. Outside work, Ike enjoys listening to Soul & R&B records on his turntable, long-distance running, community work with minorities, and most importantly, spending quality time with his family and friends.

Mr. Pierret attended the University of Dallas on full academic scholarship, obtaining a degree in Philosophy, and went straight to law school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. His first job as an attorney brought him to Fort Worth as a briefing attorney for Justices Clyde Ashworth and David Farris on the Fort Worth Court of Appeals, and he has remained in Tarrant County for the past 35 years. Mr. Pierret’s practice has always revolved around tort law, both plaintiff and defense, and he has been Board-certified in Civil Trial Law since 1991 and Personal Injury Law since 1998. He received a Top 10 Attorney Award in 2020 from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and his practice at Bailey & Galyen is devoted to representing those who have been injured by someone else’s negligence.

Paul Boucon is an attorney at Vincent E. Carlson & Associates, PLC. His main areas of practice are Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and, Divorce & Family Law. Mr. Boucon attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduating with a J.D. in 2008. Mr. Boucon offers a free initial consultation for clients so do not hesitate to call.

The managing partner of the largest criminal defense intensive law firm in Louisiana, Manasseh has represented more than 12,000 clients over a twenty-five year career. In addition to the prolific criminal practice, Manasseh oversees a litigation practice that includes personal injury, wrongful death and environmental law. His practice includes the full array of practice experience include city, state and federal courts; motion, trial, appellate and post-conviction practice; mediation, consultation and counseling. In 1990, Manasseh became one of the youngest attorneys to successfully argue before the United States Supreme Court in Foucha v. Louisiana.