$ 300-450 per hour
About Ernest
Biography
I worked in a large New Orleans firm for 18 years handling complex commercial litigation cases (think: LOTS of paper). Eventually, soaring overhead, crazy billable hours, and mindless bureaucracy left me completely burned out.
But then I discovered how to become paperless, which enabled me to automate key workflows (instead of begging people to do the work and then stay on top of them to make sure they did it right). My low-cost website attracted a steady flow of clients, which made my solo practice financially successful as well.
Now, I help other lawyers who want to modernize their practices to work less yet earn more (plus spend more time away from the office relaxing!)
I give them a strategic blueprint for leveraging technology that explains everything in bite-sized chunks. And I provide ongoing guidance so that they can keep streamlining their practices week-by-week.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
45%
37 years | 150 cases
Franchising
40%
32 years | 75 cases
Business
15%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
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Licensed in Louisiana for 40 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
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6071 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA, 70118
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"I met Ernie at his legal conference in New Orleans in 2017. As many lawyers already know, there are far too many marketing charlatans out there deceiving lawyers who are seeking to build a successful law practice. But, Ernie is the real deal! Ernie teaches lawyers how to ethically build a successful law practice. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any lawyer seeking to build their practice the right way!"
"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."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have admired Ernie's clarity of thinking and the quality of his writing from afar for many years due to his tremendous commitment to the betterment of the legal profession. I would not hesitate to refer any client of mine to him were they to need services in his fields of specialization in his geographic area."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Excellent lawyer on all fronts (brief writing, organizing facts, oral advocacy, etc.). Tech savvy. Efficient. Very concerned about keeping litigation costs reasonable."
"Ernie is a sharp legal mind with a knack for cutting through the fat of legal arguments and circumstance, and is the model of attorney efficiency. From a practical perspective, Ernie understands how technology can help the legal profession and his clients, and he leverages the power of technology to save his clients money. Pure and simple. From a legal perspective, Ernie has a gift of looking at a legal issue and seeing its skeleton instantly. He sees the arguments that work, and the one's that don't, and puts the arguments most likely to succeed in his crosshairs. You're in good hands with Ernie the Attorney."
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Experience
Honors
1998
Gisevius Distinguished Alumni Award, Loyola University School of Law Moot Court
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Svenson Law Firm
1987 - 2006
Lawyer, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan
1985 - 1987
Law Clerk, Honorable Adrian G. Duplantier
Associations
2001 - 2011
Thomas More-Loyola Law School American Inn of CourtBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
1985
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Tulane University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2009
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
2008
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
2007
Ethics & Professionalism for Lawyers
E-Discovery law
2006
Boise Bar Association
Disaster recovery for lawyers
2005
ABA TechShow
Technology tips for lawyers
2004
ABA TechShow
Internet tips for lawyers
Publications
2002
Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements
Louisiana law chapter
1993
Fifth Circuit Reporter
Can a Preliminary Injunction be granted on basis of affidavits alone?
1992
Litigation News (ABA)
Various articles
1991
Litigation News (ABA)
Various articles
1990
Litigation News (ABA)
Various articles
Languages
Spanish