Charles E. Lavis Jr.
Licensed
- Local: 504.834.4000
- Toll Free: 866.558.9151
- 643 Magazine St #301D, New Orleans LA 70130
Charles Lavis is the founder and managing shareholder of Lavis Law Firm – Personal Injury & Accident Attorney, APLC. He was born in New Orleans and has practiced law since opening his first office in 1995.
Practice Areas
Throughout his legal career, Charles has represented workers, consumers, homeowners, and business owners against insurance companies and corporations. He represents clients in matters involving Job Injuries, Accidents, Products Liability, Hurricane Insurance Claims, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death and Survival Actions, Insurance Bad Faith, and workers compensation.
Service Areas
We also serve areas outside of Baton Rouge and New Orleans such as Slidell accident attorneys, and Lake Charles personal injury lawyer.
Education
In 1987, Charles graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. In 1994, he received his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans.
Court Admissions & Professional Memberships
Charles was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 1994. He is admitted to practice before all Federal and State Courts in Louisiana, including the Louisiana Supreme Court. He is a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, The American Association for Justice, and the Workers Injury & Advocacy Group.
Special Skills & Training
Charles has been named an Advocate by the American Association for Justice National College of Advocacy. He has received a diploma in Trial Advocacy Skills from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and has graduated from courses in the Essentials of Civil Litigation (Reno, Nevada) and Deposition College (New Orleans, Louisiana).
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. First recognized in 2023 and listed in the 2027 edition. Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers practising in the same area and region.
- Best Law Firms — Lavis Law Firm, Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, New Orleans metropolitan rankings, 2026.
- Martindale-Hubbell — Peer Review Rated and Client Reviewed.
- Avvo — 5 out of 5 client review rating.
Each recognition above is conferred by the organization named, and each organization publishes the criteria it uses.
Independent profiles
Civic Memberships
Charles belongs to the Better Business Bureau and United Policyholders.
Other Interests
When he is not working, Charles raises chickens, gardens, and practices yoga, Qigong, and reformer Pilates. He also enjoys reading, pottery, traveling, and spending time with his adult children.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Louisiana, 1994 Louisiana Supreme Court
Court Admissions & Professional Memberships
- Louisiana Association for Justice
- Justice and the Workers Injury & Advocacy Group
New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer Review
