Mark is known for handling numerous high-profile and complicated appeals - an area of practice that requiring unique skills not often associated with the typical trial lawyer. He has written more than 500 state and federal appellate briefs and has won in all five Louisiana appellate courts, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States Federal Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He has represented clients in criminal matters, business law, family law, personal injury, community property law, property law, and contract law.
Mark has been a chief indigent defender, a judge, and also is an adjunct college instructor of business law. Mark also teaches continuing education for attorneys and has guest lectured at local law schools.
Mark just doesn't have experience, but he has the right experience.
Deconstructing legal theory and writing logical and clear briefs requires a dedicated practice. Mark's first career in journalism provided him a great foundation. Success as a reporter, editor, and publisher is a matter of gathering facts and screening for truth with the goal of communicating a message that can be understood. Also is the ability to handle volumes of information. With appellate records ranging in size from one volume to often more than a dozen, it is critical that the appellate attorney have the ability to hone in to the important information quickly and then produce a brief is clear and concise, a brief where clarity is key.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
Mark D. Plaisance
P.O. Box 1123
Prairieville, LA, 70769
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 1994 | 02/07/2021 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Top Lawyers | Acadiana Profile Magazine | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Plaisance Law LLC | 1994 - Present |
Judge | Baker City Court | 2003 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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LaFourche Parish Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Baton Rouge Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Fifth Circuit Bar Association | Member | N/A |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Baton Rouge Bar Association publication | Authentic Act Requires Physical Presence of Notary in Witness | 2016 |
Baton Rouge Bar Association publication | Around the Bar | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Nicholls State University | A.S. | N/A |
Nicholls State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2016 Homicide Seminar | Guest Speaker | 2016 |
LaFourche Parish Bar Association | Civil Law Recent Developments | 2015 |
LaFourche Parish Bar Association | Civil Law Recent Developments | 2014 |
Baton Rouge Bar Association | Appellate Practice | 2014 |
EBR Office of Public Defender | Current Topics in Criminal Law | 2013 |
Baton Rouge Bar Association | Appellate Writing | 2013 |
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EBR Office of Public Defender | Ethical Representation | 2011 |
LaFourche Parish Bar Association | Professionalism of Lawyering | 2010 |
Baton Rouge Bar Association | Ethics | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Montgomery v. Louisiana, 136 S.Ct. 718 | 6-3 in favor of Henry Montgomery |
Stephen Babcock, Appeals Attorney on Oct 21, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mark has handled many complicated appeals for our office totaling millions of dollars. His research is always thorough and is his analysis is always compelling.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Franz Borghardt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 25, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. An absolute expert on all matters appellate! I would hire him for any appeals issues you might have. Creative and dedicated to obtaining the best resolution possible for his clients. Experienced in state and federal court matters.