About Ernest
Practice areas
- Lawsuits and disputes: 45%
I specialize in business disputes that wind up in federal court, although I handle state court cases as well. Among the types of cases I have handled are: copyright, trademark, unfair trade practices, non-compete provisions, anti-trust matters, and securities issues.
28 years, 150 cases
- Franchising: 40%
I have represented companies such as Popeyes, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Italian Pie Franchise. In the past few years I have taken on a few cases on behalf of franchisees.
23 years, 75 cases
- Business: 15%
Business advice & lawsuits
23 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | Eligible to practice law | 1985 | 04/10/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Gisevius Distinguished Alumni Award | Loyola University School of Law Moot Court | 1998 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Svenson Law Firm | 2006 - Present |
| Lawyer | Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan | 1987 - 2006 |
| Law Clerk | Honorable Adrian G. Duplantier | 1985 - 1987 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas More-Loyola Law School American Inn of Court | Board of Directors | 2001 - 2011 |
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| Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C., et al. v. Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board | Louisiana Ad Rule 7.6 Unconstitutional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planet Beach v. Richey | Granting our motion to compel arbitration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements | Louisiana law chapter | 2002 |
| Fifth Circuit Reporter | Can a Preliminary Injunction be granted on basis of affidavits alone? | 1993 |
| Litigation News (ABA) | Various articles | 1992 |
| Litigation News (ABA) | Various articles | 1991 |
| Litigation News (ABA) | Various articles | 1990 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University New Orleans College of Law | Common Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Tulane University | Philosophy | B.A. | 1980 |
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| Loyola Law School Seminar | Electronic Discovery for Solo & Small Firms | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisiana State Bar Ass'n Seminar | Requesting Electronic Discovery; Forensics and E-Discovery Vendors Managing the Rule 26(f) Conference | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LADB Seminar | Using Technology to Improve Cross-Examination | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baton Rouge Bar Expo | The Road to a Paperless Office | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Solo & Small Firm Conference | Developing a paperless law practice | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire Assn of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Gathering & working with digital information | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARMA annual seminar | Managing electronic records | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ethics & Professionalism for Lawyers | E-Discovery law | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boise Bar Association | Disaster recovery for lawyers | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABA TechShow | Technology tips for lawyers | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABA TechShow | Internet tips for lawyers | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Attorney endorsements
(5)
Charles Irvin, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ernie is a passionate advocate for helping attorneys build efficient and effective law practices that benefit clients. He has really been a lifesaver for me as I have grown my practice. My clients benefit from all of his goodwill. I would not hesitate to recommend Ernie to anyone who wants to build a client centered practice.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $300-450/hour
Contact
6071 Laurel St.
New Orleans, LA, 70118