Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law & Estate Planning Partner in Baton Rouge
At Johnson Law Office, we are dedicated to helping clients achieve their legal goals through personalized, client-focused representation. Our attorneys bring compassion and expertise to family law matters, guiding clients through divorce proceedings while prioritizing their best interests. We specialize in complex community property divisions, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations, ensuring comprehensive solutions tailored to individual needs. In estate planning, we assist clients with wills, trusts, and succession processes, providing strategic guidance for asset protection and tax planning. Our commercial litigation team has defended Fortune 500 companies and governmental entities in state and federal courts, leveraging extensive trial and appellate experience.With a commitment to accessibility, we offer both in-person and virtual consultations to serve our Baton Rouge community effectively. Our Louisiana-native attorneys, including Managan Johnson, combine local knowledge with international legal perspectives to deliver results-driven advocacy. Recognized for our responsiveness and dedication, we maintain a client-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication and ethical representation. Through every case, we strive to protect client rights while minimizing emotional and financial strain. Our proven track record in securing favorable outcomes, including sole custody awards and appellate victories, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence in legal service.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Commercial Litigation
Wills & Trusts
Child Custody
Community Property Division
Successions & Probate
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized family law representation with compassionate advocacy
- Our attorneys have handled complex property divisions across all 64 Louisiana parishes
- We offer strategic estate planning solutions including wills, trusts, and successions
- Our team combines local Louisiana legal expertise with international law perspectives
- We maintain direct client communication throughout every stage of legal proceedings
What people say
Very responsive
Straight-shooter
Professional and determined
Caring and knowledgeable
Aggressive representation
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles all aspects of divorce proceedings, including complex community property divisions and child custody arrangements. We provide compassionate legal representation while aggressively protecting client interests. Our attorneys help clients navigate spousal support negotiations and prenuptial agreements with personalized attention to individual goals and circumstances.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and succession strategies tailored to individual needs. Our services cover tax planning, asset protection, and charitable trust formation. We guide clients through gifting strategies and federal estate tax planning while establishing legal entities like LLCs and non-profit organizations to meet long-term objectives.
Commercial Litigation
Our litigation team represents businesses and governmental entities in complex civil cases across state and federal courts. We handle commercial disputes, contract negotiations, and appellate advocacy with a focus on minimizing business disruption. With experience defending Fortune 500 companies, we provide strategic legal solutions for corporate clients facing litigation challenges.
Child Custody
We specialize in child custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys help clients establish custody agreements, modify existing arrangements, and resolve disputes through negotiation or litigation. We emphasize maintaining family relationships while ensuring children's best interests remain central to all decisions.
Community Property Division
Our office handles complex property division cases involving business valuations, real estate distribution, and financial asset allocation. We help clients identify and value marital assets to ensure fair distribution during divorce proceedings. Our expertise includes tracing separate property claims and resolving disputes over high-value asset divisions in Louisiana's unique legal environment.
People
Managan Johnson
Family Law Attorney
Louisiana-native attorney with experience in all 64 parishes, specializing in family law and divorce cases. Graduated from LSU Law School and Wellesley College, with international legal studies in Italy. Recognized for successful custody awards and appellate victories in family law cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Johnson Law Office specialize in?
We focus on family law, estate planning, wills & trusts, commercial litigation, and child custody cases. Our Baton Rouge attorneys have extensive experience in both state and federal court systems.
How do you handle complex property division during divorce?
Our team specializes in complex community property divisions, including business valuations and high-asset distributions. We help clients identify, value, and equitably divide marital assets across all Louisiana parishes.
Can I get help with estate planning if I don't have a will?
Yes, we assist clients with creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and succession strategies. Our services cover tax planning, asset protection, and establishing legal entities for estate management.
What makes your child custody representation different?
We prioritize children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our approach focuses on maintaining family relationships and minimizing conflict, with proven success in securing favorable custody arrangements through negotiation or litigation.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide both in-person and virtual consultation options to accommodate client needs. Our attorneys maintain direct communication with clients throughout every stage of their legal matter.
