Dean Michael Esposito

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Dean Michael Esposito

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Adoption Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

301 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Dean

Biography

YOUR CHILD CUSTODY, DIVORCE, OR ADOPTION ATTORNEY IN BATON ROUGE, LA

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Adoption 20%

31 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

31 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

31 years

20%
Family 20%

31 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 31 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Esposito Law Firm

301 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70802

deanespositofamilylaw.com/

Dean Michael Esposito's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Sonya | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely the best

Attorney Esposito did more than just represent me in court. He gave me a peace of mind during a difficult divorce and child custody that everything would work out in my favor and it did. He posed all the right questions and was able to effectively oppose the defendant. He is "absolutely the best".

Posted by Justin | December 15, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Mr. Esposito is as professional and diligent as he is compassionate and communicative!

Upon hiring Mr. Esposito to represent me in my child support/custody case, I was immediately put at ease with his desire to truly help me. Never once were unrealistic expectations made, nor did he keep me in the dark. I had to commute from San Antonio, TX to Baton Rouge, LA for all visitations and he...arings. With Mr. Esposito’s hard work and expertise I was able to bring my son home for one solid week at a time, pay fair child support, and put my mind at ease on what may happen to my ability to see my son. I cannot thank Mr. Esposito enough, and I give him my highest endorsements!

Posted by Kathy | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very compassionate and hardworking/dedicated lawyer!!

Dean is a very hardworking, compassionate, dedicated, and straight forward lawyer. We hired for grandparents visitation/rights and for an unhealthy intrafamily adoption annulment which was successful. Dean went above and beyond his duty for these accomplishments and we recommend him very highly.

Posted by Mankisha | May 30, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very Pleasant

I reached out to Dean on a legal matter and he got back to me quickly. I contacted Dean about what i was facing and he gave me advice that really helped me. You can definitely tell that he does not do his job for the money. He genuinely wants to help people. If I were to need a Family Law Attorney he...’s definitely my go to.

Posted by Jean | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST LAWYER

Dean is a very approachable lawyer, who is straight to the point on the issues or situations dealing with your case. He answered every question and concern dealing with our custody case. If he isn't in his office he ALWAYS got back to you in a timely manner. He truly put his heart into his cases and ...takes the time to find out any answers or next steps you have to take. Our case was different because it dealt with a custody situation between two states. He will give you guidance and encouragement when it is appropriate. Dean is truly is an AMAZING lawyer and he helped my family during the MOST DIFFICULT time in our lives.

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Dean Michael Esposito's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pablo Reyes

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dean is a very professional family law attorney who I have seen in family court over several years."

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Randy Ligh

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dean is currently a solo practitioner after having worked in small firms which focused on adoptions and family law. In my interactions with him, he has always been pleasant and approachable with a common sense approach to the practice of law and protecting his clients' interests. If you are considering hiring Dean, then I would recommend you do so."

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Teresa Hatfield

Adoption lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. While I have personally seen Dean fight hard for his clients in family court, I especially appreciate and respect his adoption work!"

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Beau Brock

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dean is a highly committed and professional family law attorney who zealously fights for the families he represents."

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Todd Gaudin

Child custody lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dean for at least 15 years. I know him to be a competent and a hard worker who is prepared and fights for his clients. If I were his client, I would expect to feel good that Dean was advocating for me."

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Stephen Rue

Litigation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason May

Adoption lawyer

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Randy Ligh

General practice lawyer

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Beau Brock

Criminal defense lawyer

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Teresa Hatfield

Family lawyer

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Todd Gaudin

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Stephen Rue

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Pam Kinamore Award, St. Elizabeth Foundation - adoption agency

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Always St. Elizabeth Award, St. Elizabeth Foundation

2012

Pro-Bono Award, Baton Rouge Bar Association

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Always St. Elizabeth Award, St. Elizabeth Foundation

2005

Certificate of Recognition, The Excalibur Club

Work Experience

2006 - 2020

Attorney, Ezim Law Firm

1997 - 2006

Attorney, A.J. Paul Fredrickson and Associates

1995 - 1997

Attorney, Stephen Rue and Associates

Associations

2003 - Present

Baton Rouge Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

Baton Rouge Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2006

Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1994

Loyola University New Orleans

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Louisiana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Adoption Symposium

Adoption Law

2018

Adoption Symposium

Adoption Law

2017

Continuing Legal Education course presented to the Baton Rouge Bar Association Family Law Section

Adoption Law

2015

Adoption Symposium

Adoption Law

2014

Adoption Symposium

Adoption Law

2013

Realities, Possibilities & Challenges Symposium

Adoption Law

Languages

English

Activity

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