L. LABAN LEVY is an Member/Partner with the law firm of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch. Mr. Levy graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1998, and received his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University Law School in 2002. Mr. Levy's practice is primarily in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy. Mr. Levy was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2003. He served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Henry N. Brown, Jr. for the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 2003 through 2004. He is a former member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and a past member of the Harry V. Booth and Judge Henry A. Politz American Inn of Court.

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy Law
Consumer Bankruptcy
Business & Commercial Law
Debtor/Creditor

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2003

Education

Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Juris Doctorate & Bachelors of Civil Law - 2002
Northwestern State University
- B.S. - 1998
- Major: Business Administration

Professional Associations and Memberships

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Harry V. Booth and Judge Henry A. Politz American Inn of Court

Past Employment Positions

Chief Judge, Hon. Henry N. Brown, Jr., Louisiana Second Circuit of Appeals, Law Clerk, 2003 - 2004.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 16%

16%

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 16%

Our attorneys will help you in reviewing your current financial picture and the prospects for returning to profitability. We can assist you in making an informed decision on the best course for the business and for the individual(s) owners of the business.

22 years

16%

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 16%

If you have regular income but cannot afford to pay all your creditors, Chapter 13 bankruptcy puts foreclosure, repossessions, and debt collections on hold and provides the breathing room and allows you to pay only that portion of your unsecured debts you can afford over time. Most Chapter 13 cases do not pay all unsecured debt and some cases pay nothing to unsecured creditors. With some exceptions, those debts not paid in a Chapter 13 Plan are discharged.

22 years

16%

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 16%

Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides peace of mind and a fresh beginning. It is debt relief and creditor relief provided under federal law for people like you who are in financial trouble with no reasonable hope of ever paying back all of their debt.

22 years

16%

Foreclosure 16%

The recent economic crisis has put a huge financial strain on many homeowners across Louisiana. If you are one of them, do not lose faith. You have worked hard for your home. You do not have to give it up and it is almost never too late to seek help. No matter what stage you are at in the foreclosure process, it is in your best interest to seek an experienced Louisiana bankruptcy lawyer who can provide effective bankruptcy representation.

22 years | 2,700 cases

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Tax 16%

Some back taxes can be eliminated in bankruptcy. Even if your tax debt cannot be discharged outright, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can allow you to pay past due taxes over time without interest. The experienced attorneys of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch can determine if your tax debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy, and help you defer those tax obligations to get the IRS or Louisiana Department of Revenue off your back. The Louisiana Dept. of Revenue and the IRS are subject to the stay.

22 years | 300 cases

16%

Other 4%

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$0 first 60 minutes

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 22 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Location

Simon Fitzgerald

(318) 868-2600

Fax

4700 Line Avenue, Suite 200, Shreveport, LA, 71106

simonfitzgerald.com/

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Bankruptcy & Debt (21) Lawsuits & Disputes (5) Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (4) Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (3) Debt Settlement (1)

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Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

When You Need The Best--!

Mr. Levy of Simon Fitzgerald is the man you want. We just finished our Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and Mr. Levy was professional, knowledgeable, and just plain nice throughout the whole process. From Day One, he went above and beyond, answering our every inquiry and taking care of every detail. Through no... fault of his or ours, our bankruptcy was extended several months while Mr. Levy handled multiple requests from our mortgage company (not even included in our Chapter 13 bankruptcyI) but he took us through this unusual journey without a hitch. No one really wants to go through a bankruptcy, but if you find yourself there, you want the best to help you. Call Simon Fitzgerald and ask for Mr. Levy!

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