Todd Edward Gaudin
About Todd
Biography
I founded On Point Legal and it exists to help form families and protect private property. I was inspired with the name and use it to remind me of what the firm's mission is: to BE-ON POINT! Sharp visual presentations, dynamic speech, and thoroughness are important aspects of our team excellance. Since 1997, I have counseled and advocated for clients in many areas, becoming well-rounded. But for the last twelve years, the primary focus has been on successions/probate and family law. As a compliment to my legal practice, I occasionally testify before legislative committees, and contribute to the work of the Children's Code Committee of the LA Law Institute. I also serve on the Board for a new Baton Rouge Charter School, APEX Collegiate Academy. I've incurred disappointments and frustrating circumstances in my 23 year legal career. These experiences, and the lessons learned from them, allow me to give clients really sound advice. Throw in a generous heart, a warrior spirit, and a little bit of silliness, and you have an outline of me!
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
30 years | 550 cases
30 years | 125 cases
30 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 29 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Gaudin Law Group
703 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
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Todd Edward Gaudin's Reviews
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Posted by Alysia | February 17, 2015 | Adoption
Adoption
Our adoption experience was underscored by the wonderful care and attention our case recieved from Todd and his staff. We confidently and without hesitation recommend Todd and look forward to working with him in the future as our family grows. He is deeply knowledgable and his proffesionalism, both i...
Todd Edward Gaudin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Although I have been licensed to practice law longer than Todd, when I first met him in the 1990s he was already more familiar and knowledgeable in one of his primary areas of practice, namely adoptions. I called upon him seeking some friendly advice from a colleague and without hesitation he answered my questions and gave me a few needed suggestions. And in years following I have periodically called upon Todd for some practice advise and he has always been more than helpful to provide his insight. If you are considering Todd to represent you, then I would have no hesitation hiring him."
"Attorney Gaudin is one of the most knowledgeable adoption attorneys in the Greater Baton Rouge area, if not the entire State of Louisiana. He is dedicated to his clients and will go above and beyond to ensure that the process of growing their family goes as planned."
"Todd is an excellent, excellent lawyer! He’s compassionate, hard working, communicates well, and knows the law. Couldn’t recommend him more highly!"
"Todd is one of our community's finest attorneys and an outstanding community leader. Todd leads through his actions and dedication to his clients, the law and our city. As an advocate in the complex field of adoption, I believe Todd to be without peer. I know of no one better to turn to for answers especially when confronted with questions on adoption and its ramifications."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd Gaudin is very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge on all types of adoption. He and his staff are very helpful and courteous."
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Adoption lawyer
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Child custody lawyer
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Business lawyer
Child custody lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Friend of Pro Bono Award, Louisiana State Bar Association
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV rating 5 of 5, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Leader, ON POINT LEGAL, LLC
2022 - Present
CEO/Senior Attorney, GAUDIN LAW GROUP, INC.
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Kuehne Foote & Gaudin
2002 - 2015
Attorney, Gaudin Law Firm, LLC
1997 - 1999
Attorney, Baton Rouge Police
1997 - 2002
Attorney, E. Clark Gaudin, Esq.
1996 - 1997
Attorney, Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals
Associations
2017 - Present
American Academy Adoption AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenVolunteer Attorney
2012 - Present
Louisiana State Law InstituteChildren's Code Committee
2007 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar AssociationAsk-A Lawyer Committee
1997 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2015
Louisiana Catholic ConferenceLobbyist
Sample of Legal Cases
The Court decided in favor of the former spouse but on the facts that there was not a ten year period where she did not "use" the usufruct . . . but it also held a lifetime usufruct could prescribe after 10 years non-use.
Adoption granted; affirmed on appeal
Affirmed
Judgment for Client: Donation revoked
Judgment Affirmed
Judgment for CLient
Education
1996
JD
1989
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2024
Legal Circumstance Affecting Grandparents
2023
Ethics and Closing the Estate
2021
Administration of an Estate
2019
Non Parent Custody Under C. C. Art. 133
2018
Estate Adminitration
2018
Adoption Law Updates
2016
Probate Process
2016
Louisiana Adoption Law Updates
2013
Interdiction: To Be or Not To Be
2012
Probate Procedure
2012
Current Trends and Updates in Adoptions
2011
Probate Process– The Essential Basics
2011
Adoption Law– Start to Finish
2010
Resolving Issues in Elder Care
2010
Adoption Law & Procedure
2009
Probate Practice
2009
Private and International Adoptions
2008
Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law
2008
Private and International Adoptions
Publications
2025
2025
2021
2009
Languages
American Sign Language
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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01 Oct 2018
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16 Sep 2018