Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Shreveport, LA
Turansky & Griffith Attorney at Law has provided dedicated legal representation for family law, adoption, and custody matters in Shreveport, Louisiana, for over two decades. As an adopted individual himself, Mr. Griffith brings personal insight and professional expertise to intra-family adoptions, step-parent adoptions, and complex custody cases. Our practice prioritizes honest counsel, realistic expectations, and tailored legal strategies grounded in deep knowledge of Louisiana family law.With recognition as a Top Lawyer by SB Magazine for 15 consecutive years and accolades from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, we combine local community involvement with statewide legal authority. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, ethical conduct, and protecting clients' interests through negotiation or litigation, ensuring informed decision-making at every stage of legal proceedings.
Services
Adoption
Divorce
Child Custody
Military Divorce
Community Property
Child Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of Louisiana family law experience with personal adoption insights
- Our team maintains active membership in Louisiana and American Bar Associations
- Recognized as Top Lawyer by SB Magazine for 15 consecutive years
- Transparent communication with realistic case evaluations and cost projections
- Local expertise serving Shreveport, Bossier, Mansfield, and Barksdale communities
What people say
Swiftly navigate legal proceedings
Tremendous heart and knowledge
Reasonable price and quick resolution
Dedicated family law expert
Highly recommend for adoption cases
Services
Adoption
Our adoption services guide families through traditional, step-parent, and grandparent adoptions with personalized legal support. We explain complex procedures clearly while protecting clients' interests through every court filing and documentation requirement. With personal experience as an adopted individual, Mr. Griffith provides unique empathy combined with technical expertise to ensure smooth legal transitions for expanding families.
Child Custody
We represent clients in contested and uncontested custody matters, focusing on children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical solutions for visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and custody modifications. We help clients understand Louisiana's 12-factor custody evaluation system and develop evidence-based strategies for court proceedings.
Military Divorce
Specialized representation for military divorces addresses unique challenges like deployment considerations and federal regulations. We handle jurisdictional complexities, pension division under USFSPA, and custody arrangements accommodating service requirements. Our experience includes navigating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections while pursuing equitable property division and support determinations.
Community Property
Louisiana's community property laws require careful analysis of marital vs. separate assets during divorce proceedings. We provide detailed evaluations of real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests to ensure fair distribution. Our services include tracing asset origins, valuing complex holdings, and negotiating settlements that protect clients' financial futures post-divorce.
Divorce
We handle all divorce types from uncontested proceedings to high-conflict cases involving alimony and property disputes. Our services cover initial filings, temporary orders, and trial representation while explaining Louisiana's residency requirements and waiting periods. We focus on minimizing emotional stress through strategic negotiations while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary to protect clients' rights.
People
Turansky & Griffith
Attorney at Law
Solo practitioner with 20+ years of Louisiana family law experience, specializing in adoption and custody cases. Graduated magna cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University in 1997 and LSU Law Center in 2000. Recognized as Top Lawyer by SB Magazine for 15 consecutive years and recipient of multiple family law excellence awards.
Questions
What family law areas do you specialize in?
We focus on adoption, divorce, child custody, military divorce, and community property division with particular expertise in complex adoption cases.
Do you handle cases outside Shreveport?
Yes, we serve clients in Bossier, Mansfield, Barksdale Air Force Base, and throughout Louisiana with convenient consultation options.
How does your adoption experience benefit clients?
As an adopted individual, Mr. Griffith provides unique personal insight combined with 20+ years of legal expertise in all adoption types.
What makes you different from other attorneys?
Our practice combines personal integrity, transparent communication, and deep Louisiana family law knowledge with consistent recognition as top legal professionals.
How are consultation fees structured?
Consultation fees provide comprehensive case analysis and tailored legal options with no pressure to retain services immediately.
