Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bastrop, Louisiana
Rankin Yeldell & Katz, A Professional Law Corporation, has served individuals and businesses in Northeast Louisiana for over 45 years. Our firm combines personal attention with extensive courtroom experience to resolve complex legal matters in personal injury, family law, governmental law, and more. We prioritize integrity, client care, and community commitment, earning an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for three partners. Our attorneys live in the communities we serve, ensuring personalized representation and a deep understanding of local needs.With expertise in litigation, commercial transactions, and estate planning, we provide practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We offer risk-free initial consultations for injury, accident, and SSD cases, working on a contingency basis to ensure access to justice. Our team's combined 135 years of experience guarantees dedicated advocacy and a proven track record of success in state and federal courts.
Services
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Governmental Law
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of combined legal experience in Northeast Louisiana.
- Our attorneys hold AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell for excellence.
- We provide risk-free, no-cost initial consultations for injury and SSD cases.
- Our team combines small-town service with large-scale legal expertise.
- We handle cases on a contingency basis, ensuring access to justice.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Proven track record
Personalized legal solutions
Experienced attorneys
Community-focused
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys advocate for victims of accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. We handle cases involving auto accidents, workplace injuries, and defective products, ensuring clients receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With over 45 years of experience, we combine courtroom excellence with compassionate representation to secure fair settlements or verdicts.
Auto Accidents
We represent victims of auto accidents, including truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian collisions. Our team investigates crashes, consults experts, and negotiates with insurers to cover medical expenses, vehicle repairs, and lost income. With decades of experience, we litigate aggressively when necessary to ensure full compensation for clients in Bastrop and Monroe.
Social Security Disability
Our attorneys assist clients denied Social Security Disability benefits, handling appeals and federal court litigation. We review medical records, craft compelling cases, and advocate for clients' eligibility under SSDI or SSI programs. With a focus on timely action, we work on contingency to reduce financial barriers for injured clients.
Family Law
We guide clients through divorce, child custody, and estate planning matters with discretion and expertise. Services include mediation, post-judgment modifications, and drafting wills or trusts. Our approach balances practical solutions with zealous advocacy to protect clients' interests in family and probate matters.
Governmental Law
The firm advises school districts, municipalities, and government agencies on employment law, contract disputes, and liability issues. We represent public entities in litigation, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and provide counsel on public meetings and elections, leveraging decades of experience in Louisiana's governmental law landscape.
People
Alex W. Rankin
Attorney
Alex W. Rankin provides legal counsel in personal injury, family law, and governmental matters. With decades of experience, he combines courtroom advocacy with community-focused service to address clients' needs in Northeast Louisiana.
Stephen J. Katz
Attorney
Stephen J. Katz specializes in personal injury litigation, real estate transactions, and estate planning. His practice emphasizes client communication and strategic problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes in complex legal cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Rankin, Yeldell & Katz specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, auto accidents, Social Security Disability, family law, governmental law, real estate, and estate planning for clients in Northeast Louisiana.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide risk-free, no-cost consultations for personal injury, auto accident, and SSD cases, working on a contingency basis.
Which parishes do you serve?
We represent clients in Bastrop, Monroe, Morehouse, Ouachita, Union, and surrounding parishes in Northeast Louisiana.
How are attorney fees structured?
We charge fees only when we recover compensation for you in injury or SSD cases, ensuring accessible legal representation without upfront costs.
Can you handle complex litigation cases?
Yes, our attorneys have 135+ combined years of courtroom experience, handling complex litigation in state and federal courts across Louisiana.
