Marlin N. Gusman Jr.

Marlin N. Gusman Jr.

4.1
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 10 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Metairie, LA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Residential, Tax ... +2 more

3015 19th St, Metairie, LA

About Marlin

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

We provide our client with practical solutions to protect their assets while reducing their liability exposure.

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 10 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Gusman Law Firm

3015 19th St, Metairie, LA, 70002-4974

True Title Gretna

901 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA, 70053

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Marlin N. Gusman Jr.'s Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nashid | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Attorney

I recently worked with Attorney Marlin Gusman to help my parents create a comprehensive estate plan, including their wills, a trust, medical power of attorney, and a living will. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Marlin was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and easy to wor...k with. He took the time to explain each component clearly and made sure my parents felt comfortable and informed throughout the process. Communication was excellent—always responsive and respectful of our time. One of the things we appreciated most was the his thoughtful and compassionate approach. Wills and other parts of estate planning can be a sensitive topic, but Marlin handled everything with care and patience. His fees were very reasonable for the level of service provided, which made the whole process even more stress-free. I highly recommend Attorney Marlin Gusman to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled estate planning attorney in the New Orleans area. You’ll be in great hands.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody

Gusman was not my attorney but a family member. Mr. Gusman was very hard to reach. You would leave numerous messages by text, email and voice messages. It would take days for his return call. He was not a fighter for his client. My family was not a drug addict or alcoholic. He was recorded by his e...x screaming at her and judge ruled in her favor. Gusman just rolled over I definitely would not recommend him for a custody battle.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrible lawyer

I hired Marlin to handle my divorce and it was the worst experience ever. I didn’t know I was officially divorced until approximately a month after I actually was and that was only because I requested an update via email. He took my case when he had a small caseload, but as he became busier and when ...the community property aspect of my case wasn’t as “easy” as we originally anticipated, he went MIA. He failed to follow up with me on so many levels until there came a point where I couldn’t proceed with him because my situation with Marlin was more stressful than the situation with my ex husband. Two years later, my community property is not settled as he only attempted to follow up with me to proceed after I filed a complaint with the board, at which time I was completely defeated and done. Maybe he has improved his professionalism and work ethic at this time, however, I was completely disappointed with his services and lack of communication with me. There were multiple emails and phone calls that went unanswered and it was honestly a horrific experience for me.

Posted by Leon | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service

Marlin was very professional and very reasonable on price. He handed my case and I’m very pleased with the results.

Posted by Terry | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommend this professional lawyer!

Mr. Gusman Jr truly made my experience with addressing a traffic ticket out of state much easier than I could have ever thought possible. While visiting New Orleans on vacation I had received a speedy ticket for exceeding the speed limit by 23 mph. I had reached out to several local attorneys in th...e area while I had already returned to my residence in the state of Florida. I had reached out to several attorneys but when reaching out to Mr. Gusman Jr not only did I receive a reply immediately, I also received professional advise in regards to my situation after he was patient enough to listen to my circumstances without interruption. Mr. Gusman Jr was not only well versed but he was fair in his pricing for representation. We had spoken maybe about 5 times throughout the process of execution which was mostly handle via email to handle the ticket and it resulted in a reduction to a non moving violation that would not effect me with points on my license. I highly recommend working with this gentlemen as I could not have asked for a better process and representation as he offered. He may only have a few years of experience as his original profile had explained, however I feel as though he is well ahead of his years with how he handled himself with process, professionalism , and his follow through to the very end. Do not miss an opportunity because of tenure he will address your situation and solve for a result that is just and fair! Thank you Mr. Gusman Jr. !!

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"I have known Marlin for many years. Marlin has a very strong work ethic and is passionate about obtaining the best results for his clients. I highly recommend Marlin in the areas of Tax and Estate Planning."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Certificate in Taxation, Loyola New Orleans College of Law

Education

2015

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Loyola University Chicago

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2006

Texas Christian University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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