Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Louisiana Legal Advocates Since 1934
Founded in 1934, our law firm has built a legacy as the largest legal practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. We provide comprehensive legal representation to individuals and businesses across diverse practice areas, including family law, estate planning, real estate, and complex litigation. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, with several members recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Louisiana Super Lawyers. We maintain a commitment to general practice while leveraging deep local knowledge and long-standing client relationships. Our team includes certified specialists in estate planning and tax law, ensuring tailored solutions for asset protection and business needs.With a focus on community impact, we serve Southwest Louisiana through advocacy, mediation, and advisory services. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, underscoring our ethical standards and legal expertise. We combine assertiveness with tact to guide national and international clients through Louisiana's legal landscape. With 26 attorneys and over 40 staff members, we deliver personalized service backed by institutional stability. Our practice bridges traditional values with modern legal challenges, maintaining a client-centric approach across generations.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Business Litigation
Bankruptcy
Admiralty Law
Insurance Defense
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1934 with continuous service to Southwest Louisiana
- 26 attorneys with specialized expertise across 20+ practice areas
- AV Preeminent-rated lawyers recognized for ethical standards
- Certified specialists in estate planning and tax law
- Proven mediation success with 95%+ case resolution rate
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Excellent mediator
Always prepared
Even-keeled disposition
Superb negotiation skills
95%+ case resolution
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and spousal support with community property expertise. We guide clients through mediation and litigation while protecting family interests. Attorneys maintain Louisiana's specific requirements for asset division and parenting plans.
Estate Planning
Certified specialists create wills, trusts, and advance directives meeting Louisiana's notarial requirements. We minimize probate through tailored strategies while addressing federal tax implications for estates exceeding $11.4 million thresholds.
Real Estate Law
Handling commercial and residential transactions, our practice includes title insurance, foreclosures, and development. We represent clients in expropriations and servitude disputes with local court familiarity.
Bankruptcy Representation
We represent creditors in consumer and business bankruptcy cases across Louisiana's Western District. Our attorneys handle complex restructurings and liquidation proceedings with 40+ years' experience.
Admiralty Law
Specializing in vessel liens and offshore injuries, our practice covers Jones Act claims and maritime contracts. Attorneys handle collision cases and limitation of liability proceedings in Louisiana waters.
People
Andrew D. McGlathery III
Attorney
AV-rated mediator with 30+ years' experience resolving 95%+ of cases. Former litigator maintains Louisiana legal expertise while serving national clients through mediation services.
Susan Gay Viccellio
Partner
Real estate and bankruptcy specialist with decades of experience in Louisiana commercial transactions. Represents creditors in complex bankruptcy proceedings across state courts.
William B. Monk
Of Counsel
Recognized AV-rated attorney with expertise in insurance defense and professional liability cases. Maintains active trial practice while mentoring junior attorneys.
Kathleen T. Deanda
Attorney
Family law specialist handling complex divorces and child custody matters. Focuses on protecting client interests during property division under Louisiana's community property laws.
Dallas K. Kingham
Partner
Experienced real estate attorney handling commercial development and title insurance matters. Represents banks and developers in Louisiana property transactions.
Questions
What practice areas does Stockwell Sievert cover?
We handle family law, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, admiralty law, business litigation, and insurance defense across Southwest Louisiana.
Are your attorneys certified specialists?
Yes, several attorneys hold Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization certifications in estate planning and tax law.
Do you handle mediation services?
Yes, our mediators have 95%+ case resolution rates and decades of litigation experience.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine 85+ years of local experience with AV-rated attorneys and Martindale-Hubbell recognition for ethical excellence.
Do you serve businesses outside Louisiana?
Yes, we act as local counsel for national and international clients navigating Louisiana's legal system.
