Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo
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Biography
Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo graduated from Tulane Law School in May 1999 and was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in October 1999.
Her practice consists of civil litigation with a strong focus on personal injury, divorce, child support, spousal support, and succession matters. She has clients in all of the surrounding parishes in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area including St. Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson, Washington, Tangipahoa, Livingston and East Baton Rouge.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Ms. Vallejo accepts personal injury, medical malpractice and social security cases on a contingency basis. You pay no expenses whatsoever until Ms. Vallejo settles your case or you receive a money judgment from the court.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
SOLE PRACTITIONER THE VALLEJO LAW FIRM, LLC
Year: 1999 - Current
Description: MS. GONSOULIN-VALLEJO OPENED HER PRACTICE IMMEDIATELY UPON ACCEPTANCE TO THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR AND HAS BEEN IN PRIVATE PRACTICE SINCE OCTOBER 1999.
Law Clerk 1997-1999; Paralegal Manager 1987-1997 Mull & Mull, Attorneys at Law
Year: 1984 - 1999
Description:
Law Clerk, Summer 1997 Barham & Arceneaux, Attorneys at Law
Year: 1997 - 1997
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Professional Associations
Business and Professional Women’s Association Corresponding Secretary 2002-2005 (2002 - 2007)
Southeast Louisiana Pro Bono Project for the 22nd JDC Pro Bono Lawyer, (2006 - 2008)
Counsel on Aging (COAST) Member, Board of Directors (2007 - 2010)
Safe Harbor, Board of Directors Board Member 2006-2018; Corresponding & Recording Secretary 2006-2008; President 2008-2010; President 2017-2018 (2006 - 2018)
Louisiana Association of Justice Member (2000 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (2000 - Current)
Greater Covington Bar Association Member (2000 - Current)
United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Member (2000 - Current)
American Inns of Court Member (2004 - Current)
Greater New Orleans Pro Bono Project Pro Bono Lawyer (2005 - Current)
Louisiana State Bar Member (Current)
Awards
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2018 Top Lawyer in Personal Injury
New Orleans Magazine 2018.0
Note: Ms. Vallejo was voted as a Top Lawyer in the field of Personal Injury by her peers for the year 2018
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2020 Top Lawyer
New Orleans Magazine 2020.0
Note: Ms. Vallejo was voted by her peers as a top lawyer in her profession
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2019 Top Lawyer in Personal Injury
New Orleans Magazine 2019.0
Note: Ms. Vallejo was voted Top Lawyer in the field of Personal Injury by her peers in 2019
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2019 Top Lawyer in Family Law
New Orleans Magazine 2019.0
Note: Ms. Vallejo was voted as Top Lawyer in the field of Family Law by her peers in 2019
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2018 Top Lawyer in Family Law
New Orleans Magazine 2018.0
Note: Ms. Vallejo was voted as Top Lawyer in the field of Family Law by her peers in 2018
Education
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Tulane University School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1996 - 1999
Honors: Activities: Civil Law Curriculum, European and Civil Law Forum, Assistant Editor, National Appellate Moot Court, Chair
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Tulane University B.S. | PARALEGAL STUDIES
Year: 1987 - 1996
Honors: Ms. Gonsoulin-Vallejo attended evening classes at Tulane University while working a full-time job as a Paralegal/Manager in a Covington Law Firm. Graduated Suma Cum Laude, Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Speaking Engagements
Updates to La. C.C.P. Art. 3945, LSBA Solo Conference, New Orleans, February 12, 2016
Updates to La. C.C.P. Art. 3945, LSBA Solo Conference, New Orleans, February 12, 2016
Websites
https://peggyvallejolaw.com/
Sole practitioner
428 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6898