$ 200-250 per hour
Mr. Pontoppidan has over 35 years experience representing individuals and small businesses in the State of Louisiana in a variety of legal needs.
His practice focuses primarily on succession and probate matters, from the preparation of wills to handling estates, as the attorney or executor. His small business practice includes the preparation of corporate and limited liability company documents, advice regarding appropriate business structure and collections. He has experience in personal injury cases and family law matters.
Mr. Pontoppidan is active in the civic community as well. He has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of New Orleans for over 30 years, and held every local office, as well as served the Kiwanis District Foundation as an officer and board member, including President. He is actively involved with the National World War II Museum located in New Orleans, as a charter member and restoration volunteer. His service has included the complete restoration of a 1943 Higgins LCPL Landing Craft, which is now on display in the main lobby of the museum. He is currently on the restoration team of the 1943 Higgins built PT305, which will be brought back to sea-worthy condition.
Mr. Pontoppidan received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tulane University in 1977 and a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law in 1980.
Bar Admissions
Louisiana, 1980
U.S. Federal Court, 1980
Education
Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
J.D.
Tulane University New Orleans, LA
B.A.
$ 200-250 per hour
33%-40%
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Acquired: 1980
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1420 Veterabs Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70005
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Posted by James | December 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mr Pontoppidan processed our Will with the full understanding of needs. He is very thorough in putting our goals into legal terms. His attention and reponse to our needs were timely with the full support of his professional staff. We also plan to continue to engage Mr Henrik on all our business mat...
Posted by Paul | October 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Have avoided attorneys all my life, until the passing of a parent. The reading of the will was a gathering of all involved and took about 30 minutes. This was due to his patience with our family and explaining the process. While the room we were in was large enough for everyone I never got that audit...
Posted by Mike | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I am writing in appreciation of the adoption services that Mr. Pontoppidan provided for my family. Several of my children are adult foster kids. After they turned eighteen and "aged out," we needed an attorney to draw up the adult adoption papers so that these kids could have legal rights within...
Posted by Coby | October 16, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Henrik is an excellent attorney and very knowledgable in his field and takes time in detail to explain the subject matter.I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Cathy | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Henrik was the attorney on my mom's succession. He explained the Succession process to me and was able to quickly open the succession & get me appointed administrator so that I could sell the mobility van, so we didn't have to keep paying the notes or insurance on it. The rest of the work went smoot...
Personal injury lawyer
1994 - Present
Attorney, Henrik Pontoppidan Attorney
1992 - 1996
Attorney, Lemon, O'hara & Miles
1980 - 1992
Attorney, Cabibi & Cabibi
2006 - Present
Jefferson Bar Association
1980 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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