Stephenson, Chavarri & Dawson

Stephenson, Chavarri & Dawson is a full-service law firm based in New Orleans, offering a wide range of legal services to clients in the United States and abroad. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing high-quality and trustworthy legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses.

Our Multilingual Practice

Our law firm stands out from the competition due to our ability to provide court-certified translation services. This makes us the logical choice for insurance companies, multinational businesses, foreign nationals, and immigrants alike. We cater to English, Spanish, and French-speaking clients, ensuring that all clients receive the legal assistance they need in their preferred language.

A Tradition of Service and Results

Stephenson, Chavarri & Dawson has built a strong reputation in the legal community for our commitment to providing exceptional service and achieving positive results for our clients. Many of our clients come to us initially for help with a specific legal issue, such as divorce, obtaining a visa, criminal defense, or personal injury, and then return to us for years to come when new legal questions arise. We pride ourselves on offering clients the level of legal expertise and experience often associated with larger law firms, while also providing the personal attention and concern of a smaller firm.

Practice Areas

Our attorneys have extensive experience in various practice areas, including admiralty and maritime law, Jones Act, bankruptcy, business and commercial law, international commercial law, criminal defense, defense of students, tourists, international visitors, drug crimes, DUI/DWI, white-collar federal crimes, estate planning, family law, child custody, divorce, domestic international adoption, immigration law, asylum, EB-5 visas, employment sponsored immigration, family-based immigration, insurance defense, international insurance matters, legal services for foreigners, legal translation, interpreter services, plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death, car and truck accidents, FELA/railroad accidents, mesothelioma and silicosis, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, product liability, and workers' compensation.

Certifications and Accolades

Stephenson, Chavarri & Dawson is an AV peer-review rated law firm. We are certified by the Women's Business Enterprise Council and listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Our attorney, Catherine I. Chavarri, is a U.S. court-certified translator, and several other members of our staff are fluent in Spanish and French (in addition to English). We also offer Portuguese-language and other translation/interpreter services as needed.

Our Team

Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal service to our clients. Our attorneys include Maria I. O'Byrne Stephenson, Catherine I. Chavarri, Sean R. Dawson, David J. Patin, and Candice Sirmon. Together, we form a strong and dedicated team that is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Contact Us

If you are seeking high-quality and trustworthy legal advice, we invite you to contact the offices of Stephenson, Chavarri & Dawson to schedule a consultation with a lawyer who is experienced in handling your particular legal concerns. Our law firm is conveniently located at 400 Poydras Street in New Orleans.