Charles Michael Raymond
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Biography
My practice has varied over the last 40 years. My major areas of concentration involve litigation, family law, wills and estates, oil & gas, environmental, business legal analysis and contracts and most recently expropriations by governmental entities and public works contracts. I have been licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi and District of Columbia. I continue to represent clients in Louisiana and Mississippi today. I have many years of experience in the state and federal courts in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Environmental Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
- Free Consultation - A free consultation is for 1 hour. The meeting does not establish an attorney-client relationship until a contract is signed.
- Credit Cards Accepted - I will use Law Pay. Credit Card payments are subject to a fee earned immediately upon payment.
- Contingent Fees - 30% of total recovery prior to filing suit
- 40% of total recovery after suit filed, but before appeal
- 50% if appealed. Costs will be born by client from the recovery. The exact nature of the fee and terms of representation are established in the contract.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Retainer: new clients usually up to $7500
- hourly rates from $200 to $300/hr
- Flat Fees are acceptable and need to be negotiated and agreed.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Principal Law Offices of Charles M Raymond
Year: 2013 - Current
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Of Counsel Forrest, Cressy & James, L.L.C.
Year: 2019 - Current
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Attorney Taggart Morton
Year: 2004 - 2013
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Assistant Parish Attorney City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge
Year: 1979 - 1984
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Senior Litigation Counsel Shell Oil Company
Year: 1986 - 2003
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Professional Associations
Greater New Orleans Metropolitan United Way Steering Committee Member-Success By Six (2002 - 2011)
American Bar Association Member (1979 - Current)
Southeast Louisiana United Way Legal Advisor (2011 - Current)
22 Judicial District Bar Associaiton Member (2010 - Current)
New Orleans Bar Association Member (2009 - Current)
Louisiana State Bar Association Member-Bar Governance Committee (2006 - Current)
Louisiana State Bar Association Member- Criminal Justice Committee (2006 - Current)
Southeast Louisiana United Way f/k/a Greater New Orleans Metropolitan United Way Member- Community Resource Committee f/k/a Impact Coordinating Council (2003 - Current)
Mississippi State Bar Member (1990 - Current)
District of Columbia Bar Association Member (1987 - Current)
St Charles Bar Association Member (2013 - Current)
Louisiana State Bar Association Member (1979 - Current)
Greater New Orleans Metropolitan United Way Co-Chairman Successful Children and Families Goal Area (2004 - 2011)
Publications
The Right of Use: The New Louisiana Personal Servitude Articles Loyola Lawyer on Property Management (April, 1977)
Awards
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Certificate of Merit
Associated Builders & Contractors, Pelican Chapter 1984.0
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Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who Publication Board 1986.0
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Rabbi Emil Leipziger Award for Most Outstanding Volunteer
Greater New Orleans United Way 1995.0
Note: Most outstanding volunteer raising donations from professionals in the Greater New Orleans area.
Education
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Loyola University New Orleans J.D.
Year: 1975 - 1978
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge B.A. (1975) | Political Science
Year: 1971 - 1975
Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha
Websites
Forrest, Cressy & James, L.L.C.
365 Canal Street, Suite 1475, New Orleans, LA 70130-6533
(504) 322-3884