Alan F. Kansas

Alan F. Kansas

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Gretna, LA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Estate Planning, Probate, Personal Injury

1801 Carol Sue Ave., Gretna, LA

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

I represent employees and employers in a wide range of employment related legal issues, including discrimination and harassment, overtime, wage collection, labor - management relations, whistle blowing, and more. I also provide pragmatic pro-active counseling to employees and employers aimed at achieving practical results and avoiding costly and disruptive "all or nothing" litigation. I also offer hourly and "flat fee" or packaged services.

31 years

30%
Probate 30%

11 years

30%
Personal Injury 10%

I help people who have been injured because of the carelessness of others obtain compensation for their losses. My focus is on serving and protecting my client's interests.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 24 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Alan F. Kansas

1801 Carol Sue Ave., Gretna, LA, 70056

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Alan F. Kansas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Doug | April 12, 2018 | Wrongful Termination

Being treated like a human being matters

Mr. Kansas personally responded to my initial outreach promptly -- on the same day that I first called his office. He made time to meet with me the very next afternoon. It would have been all too easy for his office to put me off for a few days, so I was very appreciative to be treated like a long-ti...me client. Mr. Kansas took a personal interest in actively LISTENING to the details regarding my dismissal from my employer. I received sound, considered, and personalized advice concerning both the risks and benefits of pursuing remedial action. There was no big settlement at stake or a big check to flash on TV. All the same, Mr. Kansas treated me not just as a client, but as a human being with a genuine concern. Sounds like a small thing, but law can be an impersonal field these days. Sometimes, an attentive ear and an open mind can make a lot of difference.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Attorney

Mr Kansas helped my husband with an accident claim and he was amazing! He was very patient when it came to explaining things to us, worked hard to accommodate our work schedules going so far as to meet us on a Sunday one time. Alan is unlike any attorney I have ever met as he actually cares for his c...lients and what happens to them long term, encouraging us to get multiple opinions before we settled. Not for additional money but to make sure my husband was taken care of and that we would not have any trouble in the future. We have no regrets about hiring Alan to help us and would come to him again if we ever needed anything.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

Alan Kansas - A true desire to put an end to harassment in the workplace

I highly recommend The Law Offices of Alan Kansas. After dealing with years of sexual harassment on the job, I was ready to throw in the towel and resign from my employer. After speaking with Alan, he helped me recognize that I truly did have options that did not necessarily include the embarrassment... of a public lawsuit. I found him to be compassionate, understanding and respectful of the sensitive matters of harassment cases. He is easy to communicate with, and is very prompt in responding to questions/concerns. He guided me every step of the way, and presented a multitude of scenarios as he assisted me in communicating with my employer, and ultimately to an amenable agreement.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Termination Support

Alan is exactly what I hoped for in a labor lawyer. I was terminated recently. Te circumstances behind that firing were questionable and, in addition, the company owed me a recognizable amount of promised compensation. What I genuinely appreciate about Alan is 1) His honesty: he established every cou...rse of action that I could take, but he also gave his honest opinion about the likely outcome of each option. 2) In addition to #1, Alan made it known that he wanted me to make the best decision I could for myself. He did not sway me towards outcomes that may provide more money for him...his stated purpose was to advise (and that included proofreading documents to make sure they legally protected me) and facilitate. 3) He has been cognizant of the hours needed to address my case, consistently made sure I am aware of my bill, and did his best to balance the hours needed to work on my case while ensuring he kept my bill is minimized. Alan has shown me that he is invested in me...not just my legal case. Working with him has been similar to having a friend that understands labor law. A friend of mine strongly recommended I use him, and I, in turn, would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of a labor lawyer.

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"Mr. Kansas is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

, The Law Office of Alan Kansas, LLC

2004 - 2005

, Kansas & Kansas, LLC

2001 - 2004

Special Counsel, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrere & Denegre

1994 - 2001

Associate Attorney, BAKER BOTTS LLP

Education

1994

University Of Houston

law

1991

University of Texas System, Austin

Bachelor of the Arts

Languages

English

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