Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Lake Charles, LA
Fitz-Gerald Hebert & Delouche is a legal practice built on decades of combined experience and a commitment to personalized client advocacy. Our team of local attorneys specializes in navigating complex legal challenges across multiple practice areas, including personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and business law. With over 80 years of collective legal expertise, we prioritize direct client communication, strategic problem-solving, and community-focused representation.Our approach emphasizes accessibility, with attorneys personally handling client cases rather than delegating to junior staff. We serve clients across South Louisiana from three office locations, maintaining a reputation for thorough case preparation and aggressive courtroom representation while fostering trust through transparent communication and ethical practice standards.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Business Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined legal experience in South Louisiana
- Our attorneys personally handle client cases from start to finish
- We provide direct, accessible communication with legal professionals
- Our practice covers multiple critical legal specialties under one roof
- We maintain deep local knowledge of Louisiana legal systems and courts
What people say
Will fight for you
Quality attorney
Friendly service
Knowledgeable and thorough
Caring firm
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice helps clients recover compensation for accident-related damages. We represent clients in car accident, truck accident, and workplace injury cases, handling negotiations with insurance companies and pursuing litigation when necessary. Our attorneys calculate total losses including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering while protecting clients from premature settlement offers that undervalue claims.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property division. Our attorneys guide clients through Louisiana's community property laws and custody determinations focused on children's best interests. We also assist with adoption processes and modifications to existing court orders related to family matters.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges across Louisiana. We defend against DUI allegations, drug offenses, assault charges, and other criminal accusations while protecting constitutional rights throughout the legal process. Our approach challenges prosecution evidence and explores all available defense strategies tailored to case specifics.
Estate Planning
We assist clients with creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and succession documents. Our practice ensures proper asset distribution according to client wishes while minimizing tax implications. We also handle probate proceedings and estate administration matters for Louisiana residents.
Business Law
Our business law practice supports Louisiana companies with formation, contracts, and commercial disputes. We advise on business structure selection, handle corporate transactions, and represent businesses in litigation matters while providing practical legal solutions aligned with commercial objectives.
People
Anthony Tony Hebert
Attorney
Experienced legal professional with decades of practice in Louisiana courts, focusing on personal injury and family law cases while maintaining strong client relationships through direct communication and case-specific strategies.
John Fitz-Gerald
Attorney
Seasoned litigator with extensive courtroom experience, specializing in criminal defense and complex personal injury cases while maintaining a client-focused approach to legal representation.
Sidney Rosteet
Attorney
Dedicated legal practitioner concentrating on estate planning and business law matters, providing strategic counsel to individuals and companies across South Louisiana.
Matthew Duke Ducote
Associate Attorney
Emerging legal professional supporting diverse practice areas while working under senior attorneys to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to clients throughout the region.
Questions
Can I file a claim if partially at fault for an accident?
Louisiana follows comparative fault rules allowing claims even with partial fault, though compensation reduces proportionally. Our attorneys help minimize fault attribution.
What if injured by an uninsured driver?
We help file claims under uninsured motorist coverage and explore alternative compensation avenues when drivers lack proper insurance.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Case duration varies by complexity and settlement willingness. Our attorneys provide case-specific timelines based on injury severity and liability disputes.
Can emotional trauma be included in claims?
Yes, PTSD and other emotional damages qualify as non-economic damages when supported by medical documentation from qualified professionals.
What happens if my spouse refuses divorce papers?
Courts can grant default divorces after required separation periods, allowing case resolution without uncooperative spouse participation.
