Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in New Orleans
At Ciolino & Onstott, we specialize in safeguarding legacies and navigating complex legal matters with precision and care. Established in 2015, our firm provides tailored legal solutions in estate planning, succession, business law, and personal injury, prioritizing transparency and client-centered service. With over 16 years of combined experience, we serve clients across seven Louisiana parishes, offering accessible expertise to resolve disputes and secure favorable outcomes. Our commitment to thorough legal analysis and proactive advocacy ensures clients receive both exceptional representation and compassionate support. 
Services
Successions
Business Law
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Free Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We serve clients across 7+ parishes in Louisiana
- We have completed 100s of successions cases
- Our rates are 25% lower than industry average
- Our team has 16+ years of combined legal experience
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Timely resolution
Cost-effective solutions
Thorough legal analysis
Compassionate representation
Services
Successions
Guiding families through estate transition processes with legal expertise. Our practice handles simple and complex successions, ensuring proper asset distribution and debt resolution. We provide clear documentation and court representation to secure inheritance rights while minimizing family conflict.
Business Law
Comprehensive legal support for business formation, contracts, and dispute resolution. We assist startups and established companies with regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and transactional matters. Our goal is to mitigate risks while supporting sustainable business growth through strategic legal counsel.
Personal Injury
Advocating for injury victims in motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and insurance disputes. We handle medical expense claims, lost wage recovery, and property damage compensation. Our team negotiates with insurers and litigates when necessary to secure fair settlements for physical and financial damages.
Estate Planning
Creating customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We help clients establish guardianship arrangements, power of attorney designations, and asset protection strategies. Our approach ensures clear end-of-life decisions while minimizing future legal complications for surviving family members.
Free Consultation
Providing no-cost case evaluations to discuss legal options and strategy. This service allows prospective clients to understand their rights and potential outcomes without financial commitment. We assess case viability and explain our approach to resolving legal matters effectively.
People
Max Ciolino
Partner
Estate planning attorney with expertise in succession law. Works closely with clients to protect family assets and navigate post-death legal frameworks. Known for thoroughness and compassionate client representation.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New Orleans and surrounding Louisiana parishes including Metairie, Slidell, Covington, and Mandeville.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide no-cost initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and potential case strategies.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
Our core specialties include estate planning, probate law, business legal matters, and personal injury claims.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer competitive rates with flat-fee options for specific services and flexible payment arrangements for ongoing legal representation.
Can you handle complex legal cases?
Yes, our firm has experience with complex successions, business disputes, and high-value personal injury claims requiring detailed legal analysis.
