$ 200-250 per hour
Henrik A Pontoppidan
About Henrik
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 45 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Henrik Pontoppidan Attorney
1420 Veterabs Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70005
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Posted by James | December 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Wills
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 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Attorney newbie
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...
Henrik A Pontoppidan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent lawyer, especially for wills and successions."
Edward Gothard
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Henrik Pontoppidan Attorney
1992 - 1996
Attorney, Lemon, O'hara & Miles
1980 - 1992
Attorney, Cabibi & Cabibi
Associations
2006 - Present
Jefferson Bar Association
1980 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association
Education
1980
Tulane University
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Danish