Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Abbeville, LA
At Gabe A Duhon, LLC, we have been providing personalized legal services to the citizens of Abbeville, Livingston, and Acadiana since 2006. Our firm specializes in maritime law, family law, criminal defense, auto accidents, and estate planning, offering tailored solutions to meet each client's unique needs. With over 15 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys are committed to protecting clients' rights and achieving favorable outcomes. We prioritize clear communication, strategic advocacy, and community involvement, ensuring clients receive both professional representation and compassionate support.Our team includes certified family law specialists and attorneys with expertise in navigating complex maritime and personal injury cases. We pride ourselves on local knowledge, responsiveness, and a track record of securing significant compensation for victims of negligence. Our dedication to ethical practice and client-centered service has earned us strong community trust and positive client testimonials.
Services
Maritime Law
Family Law
Auto Accidents
Criminal Defense
Wills & Successions
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of combined legal experience in Louisiana courts.
- Our team includes certified family law specialists recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Association.
- We prioritize personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Our local knowledge ensures strategic representation in Acadiana's legal landscape.
- We maintain a track record of securing significant compensation for injury victims.
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Certified Family Law Specialist
What people say
Excellent attorney
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Services
Maritime Law
Our maritime law practice protects offshore workers injured in Louisiana's oil and gas industry. We handle Jones Act claims, vessel accident cases, and maritime injury litigation. With expertise in navigable waterway regulations, we secure compensation for clients facing paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, or lost wages due to employer negligence.
Family Law
Certified specialists address Louisiana family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. We resolve paternity disputes, protective orders, and adoptions while minimizing emotional stress. Our approach balances courtroom advocacy with mediation to achieve long-term solutions for families.
Auto Accidents
We represent victims of Louisiana vehicle accidents, from minor fender benders to catastrophic injuries. Our firm pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering under strict one-year statutes of limitations. Proven success in negotiating with insurers and litigating complex injury cases.
Criminal Defense
Experienced defense against Louisiana criminal charges including drug offenses, DUIs, and violent crimes. We protect clients' rights through trial preparation, plea negotiations, and appeals. Our track record includes defending clients in state and federal courts across Louisiana's Western and Middle Districts.
Wills & Successions
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our services ensure smooth asset distribution while minimizing probate conflicts. Specialized in Louisiana succession law, we help clients protect real estate, business interests, and family legacies.
People
Gabe A Duhon
Attorney/Owner
Licensed since 2006, Gabe A Duhon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern University Law Center. He specializes in maritime law and personal injury, serving Acadiana communities. Active in local legal associations, he provides personalized representation for complex cases.
Sean Rabalais
Attorney
With 20+ years of experience, Sean focuses on personal injury and civil litigation across Louisiana and Texas. Former insurance defense attorney offering insider knowledge to plaintiffs. Expertise in auto accidents, brain injuries, and product liability cases through trials and negotiations.
J. Isaac Ike Funderburk
Attorney
Practicing Louisiana law for 50+ years, Ike Funderburk specializes in maritime and commercial litigation. Former Abbeville City Attorney and sheriff's counsel, he brings extensive courtroom experience in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Questions
What areas of law does Gabe A. Duhon Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in maritime law, family law, criminal defense, auto accident claims, and estate planning services across Louisiana.
Are your attorneys certified specialists?
Yes, we have Louisiana Board of Legal Specializations-certified family law attorneys and experienced maritime law practitioners.
Do you handle cases outside Abbeville?
We serve all of Acadiana, including Livingston and surrounding parishes, with convenient office locations in Abbeville.
What compensation can maritime injury victims claim?
Offshore workers may recover medical costs, lost wages, pain suffering, and punitive damages under the Jones Act for employer negligence.
