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Louis J. Cosenza

Divorce and separation Attorney at Baton Rouge, LA

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  • Licensed for 46 years
    State LA
    Acquired 1977
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  1. Divorce and separation
    80%
    Divorce and Property Division

    9 years

  2. Child custody
    20%
    Child Custody & Support

    9 years

Louis J. Cosenza is a Family Law Specialist who is certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. He is one of eleven family law specialists with offices in Baton Rouge and the only board-certified specialist with an office in Ascension Parish. In his 43 years as a lawyer, Mr. Cosenza has had experience as a skilled litigator in diverse areas including tort law, medical malpractice, lawyer disciplinary proceedings, criminal defense and prosecution. He has practiced in state and federal district and appellate courts and before military Courts Martial.

A native of New Orleans, Louis evacuated after Hurricane Katrina and decided to settle in Gonzales, Louisiana. He established a new practice devoted exclusively to family law cases with an emphasis on divorce and the division of marital property, including high net value divorces.

Louis is married with four children and five grandchildren. He is an avid baseball fan, whose favorite likes are good food, classical music and jazz, the New Orleans Saints and the New York Yankees. Someday he hopes to get back on the golf course where he spent many hours as a young attorney.

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Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2021
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I'm leaving this review after receiving excellent service from Mr. Cosenza again. He has my best interest in mind and is quick to take care of business. I would highly recommend Mr. Cosenza.
Posted by Kyle | July 12, 2021
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Divorce and Custody Battle
Louis and his employees are courteous, intelligent, timely and finally they know how to win. My case was a nasty divorce followed by an even nastier custody battle. Through every single step of the process I was fully informed and aware of what would happen and what possibly could happen. Without Louis and Cosenza Law Firm my life would be completely different than it is today and I will forever owe them gratitude for that. Thank you Cosenza Law Firm
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Posted by Mike | May 28, 2021
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The Cosenza Law Firm helped me tremendously.
Mr. Cosenza justly got my child support payments reduced after my ex-wife received a substantial increase in income and refused to communicate with me about future support payments. He was in constant communication with me and kept me informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend The Cosenza Law Firm to friends and family.
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2021
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You're in good hands with Mr. Louis
My divorce and custody battle wasn't just a run-of-the-mill one. It was complicated and tremdously emotional. Louis was experienced and sensitive to what I was going through. He was always there for me, answering my questions, whether phone calls or e-mails. I could tell that even late into the night his mind pondered on my situation and how to help me and my children. He put my mind at ease and I knew I was in good hands and that he was working diligently on my behalf.
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Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2020
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All expectations met and exceeded
Louis was very thorough and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Everything went exactly as planned!
Posted by Dustin | April 20, 2020
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Genuine and Honest lawyer for divorce
I hired Mr. Cosenza after reading other online reviews (which were majority great reviews). However, after my experience with Mr. Cosenza, I was very pleased with my choice. He was very open and honest from the initial meeting and maintained a very informative position to help me better understand the divorce process and what moves were coming next. He has stayed readily available for me to reach out when I needed or had questions. I would highly recommend Mr. Cosenze if you want a lawyer to represent you that you can feel comfortable with and trust.
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Posted by Trey | January 30, 2020
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Good service.
Excellent attorney. Helped me with a complex child support case. I would recommend.
Posted by Brittany | December 3, 2019
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Great experience
I have had a very positive experience with Mr. Cosenza. He is very professional, responds promptly to questions and inquiries, and his very knowledgeable. He made me feel comfortable with outcomes and took time to explain what things are in my best interest. I would highly recommend Mr. Cosenza as an attorney.
Posted by KK | April 7, 2019
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Former client
Louis helped resolve a very difficult post divorce/custody/child support litigation case for me. He is extremely knowledgeable and always took the time to answer any questions or concerns I had. I always knew that he had my children’s best interest, as well as mine, at the forefront. Having that trust in him, knowing he was taking care of everything, was a tremedous relief during that difficult time. I highly recommend him!
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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2019
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Great Down to Earth Lawyer
Louis Cosenza was very helpful to me in my custody case - He respected my opinions while sharing with me his insight and experience to improve my situation. His communication was excellent, always prompt to return calls. His genuine desire to help and his patience and ability to help me understand how things work in the court system were my favorite parts of working with him.
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Posted by Cody Oliviér | September 18, 2018
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Child support/custody case
My child custody/ child support case was handed with military precision . Mr. Louis is a very well respected individual in his line of work . He is also excessively knowledgeable on all legal Proceedings involving family court. He will fight for his clients to the best of his abilities , just as he has personally done for me. He Is highly recommended individual . Without him winning my case I probably would not be able to see my son as often as I get to .
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Posted by Kevin | August 13, 2018
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Good job
He handled my divorce for a flat rate with no hassles and I was out of state e working the whole time. Thank you sir.
Posted by Becky | April 23, 2018
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Brilliant Mind and Excellent Communication
I had no idea how to even look for an attorney when I found myself needing one. Mr. Cosenza is the best attorney I have encountered, and I took a lot of time finding one. He is brilliant in matters of the law. He approached my case from every angle. I am so thankful he was my attorney. I started out knowing absolutely nothing about court related matters. He answered even my smallest questions and guided me through to understand what was best for me and my children. He was excellent in communication with quick replies. He will have all of my recommendations.
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Posted by Leah | January 9, 2018
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Sole custody
Louis is an amazing lawyer and went to great lengths to get me the Sole Custody I deserved! I would definitely recommend him!
Posted by Brandi | November 24, 2017
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Wonderful
Mr. Consenza is a great and knowledgeable man. His expertise and love for family and their rights made him a perfect attorney for my case.
Posted by Mike | November 16, 2017
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Child custody lawyer
Mr. Cosenza was my lawyer for the child custody case of my son. Although my fiancé and I were actually able to work things out in our relationship and get back together, Mr. Cosenza did everything he could beforehand ensuring I got to see my son. His actions were swift when it came to paperwork, and he always returned my emails in a very timely manner. Mr. Cosenza gave great counsel and I was very lucky to have had him as my lawyer.
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Posted by Sean C. Hamilton | September 5, 2017
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Attorney Cosenza at his craft
My journey with Mr. Cosenza began nearly 3 years ago when I contacted him about divorce proceedings. During our initial consultation he told me exactly what to expect and we discussed cost, which I thought reasonable. After retaining him as my attorney and finalizing my divorce, things became fairly intense during the negotiation of the property settlement; yet he was relentless and tenacious. In the end, we prevailed victorious and everything came together perfectly. Attorney Cosenza always responded in a timely manner to my many calls, emails and texts. He gave clear, detailed, rational explanations of what I could expect. His work on my case has been life changing, in the best way possible. I am forever in his debt.
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Posted by Charles | June 13, 2017
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Competent and Professional
The Cosenza Law Firm handled my case in a child support hearing where the family court system was not taking in account the shared custody of my children when determining support. My Consenza came to court with documentation and also Case law to support my claim. His preparation and expertise forced a redetermination of support and won my appeal. I highly recommend Mr. Consenza as I have dealt with other Lawyers in the past but the professionalism and attention to detail is what sets him apart. He treats your time like it’s as valuable as his time.
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Posted by Kayla | February 24, 2017
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Highly recommended
Me. Cosenza represented me from divorce to child support and custody. He was well equipped and very knowledgeable. He also made me feel comfortable in both my presence and absence. I was afraid to begin the process of divorce but he told me exactly what to expect and everything worked out exactly the way he said it would. Hiring him was the best thing I could have done for myself.
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Posted by Michael | February 17, 2017
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Hands down the best experience I've had with a lawyer
I would like to start by saying I am from TX and my ex wife tried to file a judgment in LA. I contacted a number of lawyers that explained to me that this maybe a process that they could look into. I spoke with Mr. Cosenza with his 30 plus year of experience and he assured me this was not going to be a issue. He was very informative on the proceedings that where going to take place. He couldn't have called it any better. There wasn't even a need for me to travel to show in court. It is definitely worth a little extra to hire one of the best. I hope I hope won't be needing his help again but if I do need another lawyer in LA. I won't hesitate to contact him and he will be my lawyer again.
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Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Cosenza Law Firm
  • 2007 - Present

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1977
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1974

Associations

  • Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
  • Board Certified Family Law Specialist
  • 2021 - Present
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • N/A
  • U.S. District Courts Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana
  • N/A
  • U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
  • N/A
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • Board Certified Specialist - Family Law
  • Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2021
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
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Speaking Engagements

  • BNI Red Stick Chapter Meeting
  • Why you need a lawyer whose practice is limited to family law.
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

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Danny Russell
Family Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Loyd Bourgeois
Family Attorney | Aug 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Louis for approximately 10 years and highly endorse him for all family law related issues. Louis is very skilled, a strong advocate and always prepared. If you are looking for a family law attorney in the Greater Baton Rouge area, Louis should be your first call!"
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Marcus Foote
Family Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Louis represents the essence of a reliable, trustworthy attorney. He brings his laptop everywhere he goes, always taking notes and seems very intent on keeping the client advised of what’s going on. He tells the truth, whether or not it helps his client’s case. He is very knowledgeable about most parts of his field of practice, but will readily admit what parts he is not an expert in and then brings in a consultant or additional help to make sure that his client gets the very best representation. That is what I trustworthy doctor would do to provide exceptional medical care and that is how Louis treats his clients. It has been a pleasure both working with Louis as co-counsel and often as opposing counsel."
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Todd Gaudin
Child custody Attorney | Jun 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I was, an am, impressed with Mr. Cosenza's diligence and zealousness when representing his client. If he were my attorney, I would know my position would be thoroughly presented. In the are of family law, often the client case is not thoroughly vetted or competently handled. This weakness does NOT apply to Louis Cosenza!"
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Douglas Chapoton
Family Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Louis' knowledge of the law and dedication to his clients make him an excellent choice to represent you in Family matters."
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Frank Tranchina
Family Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him as co-counsel on several cases. He is a hard working and dedicated attorney. He knows the law and keeps up with it!"
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Steven Griffith
Family Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer.because I have known Mr. Cosenza for many years. He is highly intelligent, professional, seasoned, intuitive, empathetic, and aggressive in representing his clients.......He is fair and honest in dealing with his clients, and is known by the members of the bar as being highly ethical and honest with the other attorneys and with the Judges."
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Sarah Pfeiffer
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Cosenza is an excellent divorce and family law attorney. His experience in the areas of child custody and support, as well as spousal support and community property make him a great choice for your family law needs."
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Abid Hussain
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Cosenza is a dynamic, engaging, highly effective, and caring lawyer in the field of family law. I have no hesitation in recommending him to any client seeking counsel and representation in divorce, child custody, adoptions, or any other family law matter."
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Loyd Bourgeois
Social Security & Disability
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Marcus Foote
Family
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Ronald Hammock
Family
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Frank Tranchina
Family
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Douglas Chapoton
Personal injury
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Sarah Pfeiffer
Mediation
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Abid Hussain
Commercial real estate
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Steven Griffith
Family

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Baton Rouge Divorce and separation Lawyer Louis J. Cosenza
Louis J. Cosenza
Divorce and separation Attorney
Baton Rouge, LA
Licensed for 46 years
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