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also known as David C. Hesser
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David is both Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist and has a Masters in Admiralty Law. He was honored to be selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. These qualifications combined with his experience allow him to provide the finest representation for families, offshore workers and injured persons. He worked for families and injured offshore workers for years at large and mid-sized law firms. His experience allows him to provide quality representation careful attention to detail with customer attention. He has handled hundreds of divorces, custody cases, military retirement divisions, property divisions, spousal support case and child support cases. He has also handled hundreds of offshore accidents (Admiralty Law) including Jones Act, Unseaworthiness, Death on High Seas Act and Maintenance and Cure claims. He has helped clients recover millions of dollars in claims for admiralty, injuries and contractual disputes. He is known as a tough litigator who also looks for cost effective ways to resolve cases through dispute resolution. He has taught other attorneys at continuing legal education seminars on the topics of the Jones Act and Admiralty Law. Martindale-Hubbell recognized David Hesser with a “BV” Peer Review Rating, an indication of an exemplary reputation and well-established practice. . . high professional standing.” He is a member of the Southeast Admiralty Law Institute and has been listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. In 2013 the National Business Institute selected him to write and present regarding the topic of “Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff’s Attorney” at their seminar “Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
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State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1994
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812 Versailles Blvd., Suite A, Alexandria, LA, 71303
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best lawyer ever
Divorces are unfortunate, but I was incredibly fortunate to have found Mr. David Hesser to be my attorney. I highly recommend Him and his skilled staff. Mr. David Hesser is extremely intelligent, hard-working, patient, professional, courteous and a superb expert in Family Law as well as child custody...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer
Mr. Hesser was recommended to me by a friend to handle my property settlement. He was very knowledgeable about military laws in reference to retirement and what a spouse is entitled to. He was right there for me in court, ready for anything they threw our way and handled every situation in a profes...
Posted by Jason | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very good lawyer, would recommend
David did a great job representing me. I was very stressed out when my ex wife started pressuring me with legal threats and making me feel like I was in the wrong. I felt a big rush of relief after my first consultation with David, he reminded me that I have rights too and I was not being unreasonabl...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Modern-Day Abraham Lincoln, Super Lawyer, Smart & Strategic
David Hesser’s advanced analytical ability and years of court room experience enables him to obtain strategic solutions for various legal issues. During our initial consultation, he quickly presented a framework on how to approach my divorce / interstate custody case. I realized then why senior Att...
"David is well known as the best family Law lawyer in the Alexandria Cenla area. He is well equipped to handle any issues that arise in a family Law case. He is always prepared and equipped with the most recent precedents available weather he is in the Court room, a deposition or mediation. I don’t practice family Law so I always refer my clients to Mr. Hesser when they have a family Law issue. I have consulted him in the past and would not hesitate to call if I was in need of his counsel."
"Smart, experienced and aggressive with a strong command of the subject matter. I endorse this lawyer."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
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2021
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2020
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2020
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2019
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2019
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2018
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2018
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2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2023 - Present
Member, Hesser Cooper Beckham Law Group, LLC
2005 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Hesser & Flynn, Llp
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC
2001 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Gold Weems Bruser Sues & Rundell Law Firm
1997 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Bread & Lemoine
1996 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Randy J. Ungar
2016 - Present
Louisiana Family Law Advisory CommissionMember
2012 - Present
Shreveport Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2001 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
Set standard for custody review.
Won case for ex wife.
Allowed father to practice religion of choice with child.
Set Louisiana standard on shared custody
1998
Master of Laws
1994
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Military Divorce
2014
Contempt of Court
2014
Special Issues in Military Divorce
2013
ETHICAL PERILS IN DIVORCE PRACTICE
2005
Team Mediation
2007
2005
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