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Mary E. Roper
also known as Roper Ligh, LLC
About Mary
Biography
I became an attorney because I wanted to help people. It is rewarding knowing that I have been able to make a difference in another person’s life, to give them a voice, and to assist them in navigating a difficult time.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
33 years
Car Accident
25%
33 years
Civil Rights
15%
33 years
Appeals
10%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 33 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
ROPER LIGH
10839 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business
Posted by Chris | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business
Business Owner
I've contacted the Roper Ligh law firm multiple times for legal assistance needed on various matters with my business. Mary has always been very helpful and easy to work with. She is very knowledgable and highly recommended.
Mary E. Roper's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Roper has a reputation for honesty, skill, diligence, and effectiveness as an attorney."
"An attorney who can handle litigation matters can handle any matter--that's how I would describe Mary. Through the years I have had the pleasure of working side by side with Mary in multiple litigation matters and was so impressed with her ability, strategy, demeanor and effectiveness that when it was time to start a new firm, I was fortunate enough to partner with her and we formed ROPER LIGH, LLC, and I have no regrets."
Randy Ligh
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2010
Tribute Award, Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys
Work Experience
2008 - 2014
Parish Attorney, Parish Attorney, City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge
Associations
2018 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar Association, Arts Judicata CommitteeMember
2018 - Present
Louisiana Bar FoundationFellow
2016 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar Association, Publications CommitteeMember
1993 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar AssociationMember
Federal Bar Association
Member
Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
Baton Rouge Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Former Council Member
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Former Board Member
Governor's Sexual Assault Task Force
Former Member
Louisiana Justice Coalition
Past Executive Board Member
Baton Rouge Bar Association, Teen Court Committee
Attorney Member
2019 - 2021
Baton Rouge Association of Women AttorneysVice President
2018 - 2020
Dean Henry George McMahon American Inn of CourtPresident
2017 - 2021
Louisiana State Bar Association, House of DelegatesDelegate
Sample of Legal Cases
Mitchell v. University of Louisiana System, 154 F.Supp.3d 364 (M.D. La. 12/30/2015)
Enrolled in the case two months before trial and negotiated a favorable resolution.
Ball, et al v. LeBlanc, et al, 13-cv-368-BAJ-EWD, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana; 2016 WL 7408855.
Reached a successful result upon appeal to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeal on a major issue, which enabled a favorable settlement.
Lewis, et al v. Cain, et al, 15-cv-318-SDD-RLB, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana.
T.C., R.B., and C.B. v. Louisiana, Docket No. 458839, Sec. M, 19th Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana.
After over ten years of litigation, enrolled in the case two weeks prior to trial and successfully negotiated a favorable resolution for the state.
Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR, 677 F.3d 737 (U.S. 5th Cir. 4/17/2012); 74 ERC 1513.
Achieved favorable outcome for City-Parish.
Floyd Devall v. Russell Starns, Docket No. 532854, Div. D, 19th Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana.
Hall v. Louisiana, 983 F.Supp.2d 820 (M.D. La. 2013).
Favorable outcome for City-Parish.
City-Parish vs. Capital City Press, LLC, d.b.a. The Advocate, 19th Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana.
Mitchell, et al v. East Baton Rouge Parish, 51 So.3d 15 (La. 2010).
Brown’s Motel v. City of Baton Rouge, et al, Docket No. CV No. 02-266-C-M3, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana.
The ordinance was upheld as constitutional.
Binkley v. Landry, et al, 2000-1710 (La. App. 1 Cir. 09/28/01), 811 So.2d 18.
The lawsuit against the City-Parish was dismissed.
Covert, et al v. Liggett Group, Inc., et al, 3:87-cv-00131-FJP, U.S. District Court, Middle District of LA (February 1994).
Education
1992
University of Alabama
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Louisiana State University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
“The Ethics of Threatening”
2018
Bench Bar Conference
“Practicing Law Without Exacting Misery on Others”
2017
Career and College Day
Pursuing a Legal Career
2011
Community Justice Symposium
“Crime and the Criminal Justice System”
2010
Louisiana State Bar Diversity Committee, Panel Presentation
“Superwomen – Female Attorneys Challenging the Rules of the Game”
Publications
2018
Baton Rouge Bar Association publication The Baton Rouge Lawyer, Vol. 1, Issue 4
Same-Sex Marriage; A Brief History Leading up to Obergefell v. Hodges
1992
Law & Psychology Review
Reaching the Babies through the Mothers: The Effects of Prosecution on Pregnant Substance Abusers
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Do i have a legal right to all records that my dads private attorney has? My dad is deceased for 3 years now
19 May 2023
Q&A
Is it illegal for me and my boyfriend to be dating? Should his parents have the right to separate us?
08 Nov 2022
Q&A
My brother-in-law has been incarcerated since age 19 he’s now 53. He is eligible for a parole hearing in Oct ‘22.?
22 Sep 2022