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Meet with Jenny today to discuss your bankruptcy needs. Jenny's office takes great pride in providing options to reduce the upfront costs required for filing bankruptcy, as well as providing access to pro bono services when available. Past clients have described Jenny's assistance in filing for bankruptcy as life-changing. She's been praised for her compassion and understanding, as well as her non-judgmental attitude. Jenny is honored to be the recipient of a 2012 Distinguished Service Award from the Pro Bono Project of New Orleans, as well as a 2013 Pro Bono Publico Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association. Jenny graduated from the Loyola University College of Law, and earned her undergraduate degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Jenny began her bankruptcy practice in 2011 as the Law Office of Jenny Abshier, and is now pleased to have expanded her practice to include additional attorneys and areas of law as the Big Easy Law Group, LLC. Jenny is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the American Business Women's Association Crescent City Connections (ABWA). Like all lawyers, she is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Jenny is also graduate of the Leadership Jefferson Class of 2012.
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Posted by Priscilla | April 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I have to comment on the Big Easy Law Groups friendly service and attention to detail. My meeting with Jenny Abshier was more than I expected. As she reviewed my petition for chapter 7 bankruptcy she discovered a social security overpayment that I was not aware of that could also be a dischargeable ...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2014
Jenny Abshier is a brilliant attorney. She walked me through every step of the bankruptcy, answering all of my questions. She made sure I understood what to expect before we even started the process. She also looked at all my options and recommended the best course of action for my situation. During ...
Posted by Yolanda | July 5, 2014
I spoke with Ms. Abshier several times before actually meeting her. I hadn't decided if I was going to file for bankruptcy but after speaking with Ms. Abshier and getting all f my questions answered, I decided to move forward with the process. It was much easier than I expected and now that my case...
"Jenny is an exceptional attorney. She is known for her impressive intellect and her tenacious work ethic. She is a tireless advocate for her clients and serves their interests admirably. I unreservedly endorse this lawyer."
"Jenny cares about her clients and takes on their burdens are her own. She works diligently and intelligently to get people the fresh start they are entitled to under the law."
"Jenny is an amazing lawyer who is devoted to making sure that her clients get the best possible outcomes in their cases. Jenny is very hardworking and dedicated."
"Jenny is someone I turn to and refer clients to whenever I encounter debtor/ bankruptcy issues. She is very responsive and promptly returns calls. She has done a wonderful job growing her practice!"
"I have referred many clients and potential clients to Jenny for bankruptcy and consumer finance issues. I have also worked with Jenny as co-counsel on a number of matters. Jenny is intelligent in the law, takes a common sense approach to handling her clients issues and is one of the most caring attorneys I've seen in the practice. I'm amazed at the care she gives for her clients- she'll talk to them morning, noon and night- it doesn't matter what her schedule is, she'll always make time to talk to her clients even if the best time for her client to talk in 11 pm! Jenny is the embodiment of a great lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenny Abshier is one of the brightest, most hard working attorneys I know. She is selfless and truly cares about her clients. Her dedication to clients and giving back to the community is inspiring."
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2014
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2013
Pro Bono Publico Award, Louisiana Bar Association
2013
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2012
Distinguished Service Awardee, The Pro Bono Project
2011 - Present
Attorney, Big Easy Law Group, LLC
2009 - 2011
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2005 - 2008
Paralegal, Chaffe McCall, LLP
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
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2010 - Present
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