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Douglas Lee Bryan
The Bryan Law Firm, L.L.C.
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Attorney Doug Bryan has been serving the local community since 1991 with individualized, experienced legal counsel. As a lifelong resident of Louisiana, he understands the needs of clients and their families. You can rely on his knowledge and compassion throughout your case, whether you were in a car accident, injured at work, want to adopt a child or were charged with a traffic offense. The Bryan Law Firm L.L.C. provides representation in a range of areas of law with a focus on personal injury and work injuries. Doug Bryan began his legal career with a personal injury law firm and remains committed to helping injury victims and their families recover the compensation they need. He understands the importance of treating clients with care while tenaciously pursuing damages from the negligent parties.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Social Security Disability
- Workers' Compensation
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
- Car Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Cashapp and PayPal accepted. -
Contingent Fees
Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, and Social Security -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Provider firm for many legal service plans, including Legal Shield, ARAG, MetLife Legal, Legal Resources, CLC, and Workplace Options, among others.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Louisiana
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- 5th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner and Principal
- The Bryan Law Firm, L.L.C.
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- Owner and Principal of law firm focusing on personal injury, worker's compensation, social security, adoption, divorce, family law, and other civil matters.
- Associate
- Riddle Law Offices
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- Associate attorney for general civil practice law firm
- Associate
- Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
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- Associate attorney focusing on personal injury, worker's compensation and social security matters.
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans
- J.D. (1991) | Law
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- Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Loyola Law Clinic
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- University of Louisiana - Monroe
- B.A. (1988) | Pre-Law
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude. Member Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
- Activities: Fiat Justicia Pre-Law Organization
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Professional Associations
- Avoyelles Parish Bar Association
- President 1998; President-Elect 1997; Secretary/Treasurer 1996
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- Louisiana State Bar
- Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Comm. 96-pres.; House of Delegates 96-pres.; Bd. of Governors 08-09
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- Louisiana Association of Justice
- Bd. of Governors 99-2000
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Certifications
- Notary Public, commissioned statewide
- Louisiana Secretary of State
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Bryan Law Firm's Website
Legal Answers
735 Questions Answered
- Q. Life insurance beneficiary change by niece without notice; mother in LA diagnosed with dementia.
- A: You need to speak with an attorney immediately to discuss your, and your mother's, rights. I would suggest perhaps filing to have your mother provisionally interdicted and attack her competency now, before your mother passes away. Once she's deceased, it will be more difficult to prove her incompetence. If the judge agrees she should be provisionally interdicted, then the person appointed by the court to handle your mother's affairs can attack the actions of your sister.
- Q. Is it parental kidnapping if my husband refuses to give me his new address without custody agreement?
- A: No, it's not kidnapping because both of you have equal parental rights. If you anticipate that there may be problems developing, you may want to consider speaking with an attorney about filing a petition for the court to determine custody, so that there will be an enforceable judgment. The court will very likely agree that the two of you are entitled to know where the children will be staying while with the other parent.
- Q. Is my spouse entitled to share a pending personal injury settlement from a car accident involving my kids?
- A: Personal injury proceeds received on behalf of a child are the property of the child, not the parents, and should only be spent on behalf of the child. Generally, if the recovery is over $15,000, the law requires that the settlement be court approved, and the court orders that the funds go into a Federally insured interest bearing account. If court approved, the money usually cannot be withdrawn without an order from the court agreeing that the expense is int he child's best interest. If the recover is under $15,000 it does not have to be court-approved, and the money can be withdrawn without court order, but the rules are otherwise the same. Usually, the parents agree on the details ... Read More
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