New Orleans, LA · 9 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in New Orleans
Every firm below has an office serving New Orleans and at least one attorney active on the Louisiana bar roster. Nearest first.
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9 firms serving New Orleans
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Firms around New Orleans
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| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 11 mi | Call (504) 529-3600See firm |
| New Orleans, LA · 1 attorney · 3 certifiedLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate litigation · Estate planning · Trust administration | 11 mi | Call (504) 582-8184See firm |
Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. New Orleans, LA · 1 attorney · 5 certifiedLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Elder law · Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 11 mi | Call (504) 582-1500See firm |
| New Orleans, LA · 3 attorneys · 3 certifiedLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 11 mi | Call (504) 556-4142See firm |
| New Orleans, LA · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning | 11 mi | Call (504) 569-7000See firm |
| New Orleans, LA · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Elder law · Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate | 11 mi | Call (504) 483-2332See firm |
| Metairie, LA · 3 attorneysLicense status checked on the Louisiana State Bar Association roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate litigation · Estate planning · Probate | 13 mi | Call (504) 837-1304See firm |
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