Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Shreveport Legal Team
For over 25 years, our law firm has served the legal needs of Northwest Louisiana families, combining deep community roots with comprehensive legal expertise. Founded by Ryan E. Gatti, a lifelong resident of Bossier City and former Louisiana State Senator, our practice is built on a commitment to personalized representation and unwavering advocacy. Our team of experienced attorneys brings specialized knowledge across personal injury, family law, criminal defense, workers' compensation, and estate planning, with a former prosecutor offering unique insights into defense strategies. We prioritize empathetic client relationships, ensuring every case receives meticulous attention to detail while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards.With a proven 90% case success rate and millions recovered for clients, we combine technical proficiency with genuine concern for our clients' well-being. Our community-focused approach extends beyond the courtroom through local initiatives and transparent communication, making complex legal processes accessible and understandable. This dedication to both professional excellence and human connection has established us as trusted advocates in the region.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Workers Compensation
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances
- Our team includes a former prosecutor with specialized criminal defense expertise
- Virtual consultations available for client convenience and accessibility
- Proven 90% case success rate across decades of regional legal practice
- Community-rooted attorneys with deep understanding of local legal landscapes
What people say
Treated me like family
Knowledgeable personable sincere
Excellent legal advice
Compassionate legal representation
Best hands possible
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice secures compensation for clients injured through no fault of their own. We handle car accidents, workplace injuries, and medical malpractice cases with a focus on recovering full damages for medical costs, lost wages, and pain suffering. Our team combines investigative rigor with negotiation expertise to challenge insurance companies and maximize settlements. With decades of regional experience, we provide strategic representation that consistently achieves favorable outcomes for accident victims.
Family Law
We represent families in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and adoption matters with compassionate yet determined advocacy. Our approach prioritizes children's best interests while protecting parental rights through equitable property division and support arrangements. The firm's extensive experience with Louisiana family courts ensures effective navigation of complex emotional and legal challenges while maintaining client dignity throughout the process.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges through comprehensive strategy development. Leveraging former prosecutorial experience, we challenge evidence admissibility, negotiate plea bargains, and prepare for trial when necessary. The team focuses on minimizing long-term consequences like employment restrictions and civil rights limitations while maintaining aggressive courtroom representation for all criminal defense matters.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for injured workers seeking rightful compensation through Louisiana's workers' compensation system. Our representation includes claims for medical treatment coverage, wage replacement, and vocational rehabilitation following workplace accidents. With insider knowledge from prior judicial service, we effectively counter insurance company tactics while ensuring timely benefits delivery for occupational injuries and illnesses.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive succession strategies through wills, trusts, and advance directives. We specialize in minimizing probate complications while ensuring clear asset distribution instructions that prevent family disputes. The practice also handles elder law matters and incapacity planning through power of attorney documents that protect clients' future healthcare and financial decisions.
People
Ryan E. Gatti
Attorney
Ryan E. Gatti is a Shreveport-based attorney with 25+ years of legal experience, combining courtroom expertise with community service. A former Louisiana State Senator and workers' compensation judge, he brings unique insights to personal injury and family law cases. His practice emphasizes compassionate representation while maintaining aggressive advocacy for clients' rights.
Stephen D. Cox
Attorney
Stephen D. Cox applies his legal expertise to complex family law and criminal defense cases. With extensive courtroom experience, he focuses on achieving practical solutions while maintaining client confidentiality. His approach combines legal knowledge with understanding of the emotional aspects inherent in sensitive legal matters.
Questions
What types of legal cases do you handle?
We handle personal injury, family law, criminal defense, workers' compensation, and estate planning cases with a focus on personalized representation.
How much does hiring a Shreveport attorney cost?
We offer free consultations and work on contingency for personal injury cases, ensuring accessible legal representation without upfront costs.
Can I schedule virtual legal consultations?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations for client convenience while maintaining the same level of personalized legal advice.
What makes your firm different from other law offices?
Our combination of community roots, former prosecutorial experience, and 90% case success rate creates unique value for clients.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
We prioritize timely communication and case progression while maintaining thorough preparation for all legal proceedings.
