Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Lafayette Personal Injury & Family Law Attorney
We are a full-service law firm based in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving clients across Acadiana and surrounding regions for over two decades. Our practice spans personal injury, workers' compensation, family law, immigration, criminal defense, and estate planning, with a focus on delivering aggressive, client-centered representation. With multilingual capabilities in Spanish, French, and Japanese, we address complex legal matters while prioritizing clear communication and cultural understanding. Our attorney, admitted to Louisiana state courts and federal districts since 1990, combines extensive litigation experience with a commitment to personalized service.We handle cases ranging from auto accidents and offshore injuries to divorce proceedings and immigration petitions, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance through challenging legal processes. Our success stems from a dedication to thorough case preparation, direct client communication, and pursuing optimal outcomes in both negotiation and courtroom settings. Affiliated with the Louisiana State Bar Association and Louisiana Association for Justice, we maintain professional standards while advocating for individuals and businesses facing critical legal situations.
Services
Personal Injury Attorney
Workers Compensation
Family Law
Immigration Cases
Criminal Law
Wills & Estates
OWI/DUI Defense
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of legal experience in Louisiana courts
- Multilingual representation in Spanish, French, and Japanese
- Proven success in personal injury and family law cases
- Direct attorney communication for all clients
- Comprehensive legal services across 6+ practice areas
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Louisiana Association for Justice
Services
Personal Injury Attorney
We represent clients injured in auto accidents, workplace incidents, and offshore accidents. Our firm handles insurance negotiations, medical documentation, and litigation to secure fair compensation. With decades of experience, we focus on maximizing recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Family Law
Our firm handles divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division matters. We prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for courtroom advocacy when needed. Services include legal guidance through emotional transitions and protecting clients' rights in family court proceedings.
Immigration Cases
We assist with family-based immigration, employment visas, and deportation defense. Multilingual services support clients in Spanish, French, and Japanese. Our practice includes marriage petitions, fianc visas, and legal representation before immigration authorities and courts.
Criminal Law
We defend clients charged with DUIs, drug offenses, theft, and other criminal matters. Our approach combines thorough case investigation with strategic defense planning to protect clients' rights and minimize legal consequences through trial or plea negotiations.
Workers Compensation
We help injured workers obtain medical treatment coverage and disability benefits. Services include claim filing, insurance disputes, and appeals. Our experience covers workplace accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and denied compensation cases across Louisiana industries.
People
Charles Benjamin Landry
Attorney
Admitted to Louisiana bar since 1990 with federal court qualifications. Specializes in personal injury, family law, and immigration. Multilingual in Spanish, French, and Japanese. Provides direct client communication and courtroom advocacy for diverse legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, family law, immigration, criminal defense, and estate planning for clients in Lafayette and surrounding Louisiana parishes.
Do you handle cases outside Lafayette Parish?
Yes, we serve clients throughout South Central and Southwestern Louisiana, including Iberia, St. Martin, Vermilion, St. Landry, and St. Mary parishes.
How long has the firm been in practice?
Our attorney has practiced law since 1990, with over 20 years of experience handling Louisiana legal matters across multiple practice areas.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our attorney speaks Spanish, French, and Japanese fluently to better serve diverse client needs in immigration and other legal matters.
What happens during an initial consultation?
We discuss your case details, legal options, and strategy during an initial consultation, providing straightforward guidance tailored to your specific situation.
How are cases typically resolved?
We pursue negotiated settlements when possible but maintain courtroom readiness, aggressively representing clients' interests through trial if necessary.
