Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Louisiana Legal Representation
Established by Philip N. Maples, our law firm combines extensive legal expertise with personalized client care to address complex legal challenges across Louisiana. With a background as a former felony prosecutor and over a decade of courtroom experience, we specialize in family law, criminal defense, and estate planning while maintaining an unwavering commitment to protecting clients' rights. Our approach prioritizes active listening, clear communication, and strategic advocacy to help individuals and families navigate legal matters with confidence.We emphasize accessibility through free initial consultations and maintain deep community ties through our Prairieville-based practice. Our track record includes significant experience in criminal jury trials, adoption cases, and probate proceedings, reflecting our ability to handle diverse legal needs while maintaining focus on each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Child Custody
DWI Defense
Probate & Successions
Adoption Services
Drug Crime Defense
Violent Crime Defense
White Collar Defense
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 13 years of prosecutorial experience in Louisiana courts
- Our attorney personally handles every case from consultation to resolution
- We provide free initial consultations with no obligation
- Our practice combines courtroom experience with compassionate client service
- We specialize in both trial advocacy and preventive legal planning
What people say
Personalized legal approach
Knowledgeable attorney
Effective case results
Compassionate representation
Courtroom experience
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce proceedings, child custody determinations, and property division under Louisiana's community property laws. We prioritize the child's best interests while protecting clients' assets during separation proceedings and provide strategic guidance for contested or uncontested divorces.
Criminal Defense
We defend against felony and misdemeanor charges including DWI, drug crimes, and violent offenses. With prosecutorial experience, we challenge evidence, negotiate plea agreements, and represent clients at trial while protecting constitutional rights throughout Louisiana's criminal justice system.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills to ensure asset distribution according to client wishes. We help clients establish legal frameworks for medical decisions and financial management during incapacity.
Probate & Successions
We guide executors and heirs through Louisiana's succession process, preparing necessary petitions and court documents to transfer assets from deceased individuals to rightful beneficiaries while addressing potential inheritance disputes.
Adoption Services
Our adoption practice handles private, agency, intrafamily, and international adoptions. We provide comprehensive legal support for prospective adoptive parents through all stages of the adoption process with personal understanding of its emotional significance.
People
Philip N. Maples
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Louisiana attorney with 13 years of prosecutorial experience, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and estate planning. Former felony prosecutor turned advocate, known for courtroom expertise and personalized client service.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law, criminal defense, and estate planning, handling cases from divorce proceedings to complex criminal trials across Louisiana.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary consultations to discuss your legal situation and explain available options without any obligation.
How much experience do you have with Louisiana courts?
Our attorney has 13 years of prosecutorial experience and has handled more criminal jury trials than any other Ascension Parish attorney in the last decade.
Can you handle adoption cases?
Yes, we specialize in private, agency, international, and intrafamily adoptions with personal experience guiding clients through the complete process.
What happens during the first consultation?
We'll discuss your legal needs, explain available options, provide cost estimates, and develop a tailored plan for your case progression.
Do you represent clients statewide?
We serve clients throughout Louisiana with convenient in-person and telephone meeting options available for all consultations.
