Bill Cherbonnier provides experienced and skillful legal service to clients throughout Jefferson Parish with a practice focused on business and consumer law, debt relief, bankruptcy and probate issues.
After graduating from Tulane Law School, he began legal practice in 1973. He represents consumers in the defense, negotiation and settlement of claims or lawsuits initiated by creditors.
If you are dealing with harassment from bill collectors or facing foreclosure, William G. Cherbonnier will explore all avenues to resolve the crisis. When settlement is not possible, he will clearly explain your options to restructure or eliminate debt via bankruptcy. He has earned the respect of his peers for his thorough legal knowledge and aggressive representation of his clients. Former clients consistently praise his honesty, integrity, compassion and his ability to achieve outstanding results. If you are dealing with difficult financial challenges, contact Bill Cherbonnier today.
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Biography
Federal and state trial court practice with emphasis on lawsuit avoidance if possible and aggressive consumer representation and defense when settlement efforts fail; arbitration proceedings; consumer debt reorganization under Chapter 13 and consumer bankruptcy under Chapter 7, but only as a last resort.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Elder Law
Foreclosure Defense
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Video Conferencing
Zoom
Fees
Free Consultation
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Two offices, Eastbank and Westbank, with convenient free off-street parking.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
Since 1973
Languages
English: Spoken, Written
French: Written
Professional Experience
Attorney at Law in private practice
Current
New Orleans Pro Bono Project Volunteer
Current
Education
Tulane University
Juris Doctor (1973)
Awards
Distinguished Service Award
New Orleans Pro Bono Project
2006
Worked with the New Orleans Pro Bono Project in developing the 'Collection Defense Project' to help consumers avoid filing bankruptcy after Hurricane Katrina.
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association # 4031
Member
Current
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
Member
Current
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
Member
Current
Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ)
Member
Current
Louisiana State Bar Association Consumer Protection Section
Officer
Current
Louisiana State Bar Association Legislation Committee
Past Member
Current
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
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