Veleka Eskinde

Veleka Eskinde

also known as Veleka Eskinde, Esq., M.A., Partner, VAST LAW GROUP, LLC

5.0
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Litigation ... +2 more

2916 Gen. DeGaulle Dr., Suite 103, New Orleans, LA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Veleka

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Family law (divorces, custody, adoptions, pre-nups)

20%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills, Small successions, and other Estate Planning Services (i.e., for special needs clients) In an effort to provide much needed services to the community at large, we also assist persons on fixed or very limited incomes in drafting testaments and caregiver powers of attorney (POAs).

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 22 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Office of Veleka Eskinde, LLC

2916 Gen. DeGaulle Dr., Suite 103, New Orleans, LA, 70114

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Veleka Eskinde's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Delisea | July 9, 2014

A wonderful lawyer

From the very first conversation I had with Mrs. Eskinde she has been a wonderful lawyer to have. She has been very informative to answering any and every question I had or have. I have recommend her to any one that has any legal issues. She is a superb lawyer to have in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Veleka Eskinde's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Eskinde. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help."

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Brent Hardy

Family lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Veleka without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"Excellent attorney who I fully endorse as a true professional in their area of practice."

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Solomon Morrow

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would highly recommend this lawyer for personal injury cases. She is an extremely competent, hardworking, and zealous advocate for her clients."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Radha Rothrock

Litigation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Eskinde has a lot of experience in research and writing, which is very important in trying a case. She is knowledgeable and well versed."

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorothy Bunce

Personal injury lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Veleka Eskinde has a marvelous ability to explain the law in a way that is easy to understand & I am honored to have the opportunity to endorse her here on Avvo."

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Scott Nathan

Car accident lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read many of Ms. Eskinde's postings and she combines the unique and truly special ability to combine both scholarly content with a 'tell it like it is' clarity which is exactly what Avvo readers want from a lawyer. I am definitely going to put Ms. Eskinde on my list of the 'must read' lawyers I follow. I endorse this lawyer."

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Eugene Castagliuolo

Car accident lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Eskinde, and I agree with the comment that her writing is superb. I shouldn't be surprised, because in addition to her law degree, she has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English Literature. So much of law involves the communication of thoughts and ideas. She's what every client needs: a smart lawyer & a great writer!"

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Alexander Segal

Personal injury lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Olga Blotnis

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Eskinde. Her advice is on point and, as somebody else said, with a healthy dose of reality. Ms. Eskinde's clients are in great hands."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Rixon Rafter

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read every one of Veleka Eskinde's Avvo answers. She is exactly what a client needs when they look to an attorney for assistance--clear thinking, experience, and understanding with a healthy dose of reality--she is the kind of attorney I would want were I in the Crescent City and in trouble. I am happy to endorse Veleka."

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Marilynn Mika Spencer

General practice lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've probably read several thousand Avvo responses since I have been participating here. Out of all those responses, very few stand out, either with respect to the substantive quality of the response or the writing style. As a California attorney, I cannot comment on Louisiana law; however, I can say Ms. Eskinde's responses stand out as beautifully written. She has great skill in communicating clearly and personally, and presenting legal issues in a way that should make sense to a lay person. Good writing is an indication of the quality of representation. It demonstrates an awareness of the subject matter as well as respect for the reader and potential client. If I ever need an attorney in New Orleans, I would not hesitate to contact Ms. Eskinde."

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Edwin Drantivy

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Veleke Eskinde. She is highly-respected in the legal community and she has a strong desire to help people achieve solutions to even the most difficult problems."

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension with Probation issued in LA, 2021

updated on 05/24/2022

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time, and must meet State ordered requirements. While on probation, the State monitors the lawyer's activities in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Solo Practicioner, Law Office of Veleka Eskinde, LLC

2010 - Present

Notary Public, The Notary Specialist, LLC

2012 - 2013

Administrative General Counsel, Louisiana Court Of Appeal, Fourth Circuit

2004 - 2012

Senior Research Attorney, Louisiana Court Of Appeal, Fourth Circuit

2003 - 2004

Volunteer Attorney, The Pro Bono Project

2003 - 2004

Attorney/Paralegal, Spears and Spears Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Legal Innovators for Tomorrow (LIFT), The Louisiana Civil Justice Center

Lawyers Professional Network Attorney

2012 - Present

Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Society

Member

2011 - Present

New Orleans Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Delta Theta Phi

Member

National Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IN Re Stamm

see above

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Education

2013

Mediation Institute

Certified Mediator

2013

Mediation Institute

Mediator

2005

University of New Orleans

MA - Masters

2001

Southern University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Xavier University of Louisiana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Post Conviction Relief - A Criminal Law Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Post Conviction Relief (prepared materials presented at presentation)

2012

Law Day - Sarah T. Reed High School

Juvenile Law

2010

Louisiana Juvenile Detention Association Conference

Louisiana Juvenile Detention (prepared materials)

Publications

2010

Westlaw, 43 So.3d 326 In Re Stamm

2010

Languages

English

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