69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General Practice Lawyers in New Orleans, LA: 2026 rankings
329 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in New Orleans: Rees Law Firm, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Huber Thomas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 329.
- 34
Most-reviewed: Law Offices of Donglai Yang, 1,282 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 329 ranked; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
329 New Orleans general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 329 rated law firms.
Top 10 general practice lawyers in New Orleans at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rees Law Firm | 69 | 5.0★ (144) | New Orleans | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Huber Thomas | 69 | 4.9★ (76) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Bergeron's Notary & Mobile Services | 68 | 4.9★ (50) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Borojevic Law Firm LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (59) | Gretna, 3 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Minias Law Firm | 68 | 4.6★ (73) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Quantum Counsel, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (53) | Metairie, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, L.L.C. | 67 | 5.0★ (23) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | The Clark Firm | 67 | 4.8★ (22) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Miguel A. Elias, A Professional Law Corporation | 67 | 4.8★ (774) | Kenner, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | DeArmas Ricci Brenda J | 67 | 4.9★ (58) | New Orleans | — | — |
All 329 general practice lawyers in New Orleans, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
#2 Huber Thomas
Based in New Orleans
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gretna, 3 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Metairie, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenner, 11 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 774 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Metairie, 6 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Ciolino Onstott
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Stephen P. Bruno
Based in New Orleans
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenner, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 329 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Philip C. Hoffman, Attorney at Law | 64 | 5.0★ (4) | In New Orleans |
| 27 | The Glorioso Law Firm | 64 | 5.0★ (9) | 6 mi |
| 28 | El Abogado | 64 | 4.7★ (106) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Stephen Rue & Associates | 64 | 3.7★ (6) | In New Orleans |
| 30 | Glago Williams LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (67) | In New Orleans |
| 31 | Quigley Law, APLC | 64 | 4.7★ (12) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Montiel Hodge | 64 | 4.9★ (66) | In New Orleans |
| 33 | The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | In New Orleans |
| 34 | Law Offices of Donglai Yang | 64 | 4.9★ (1,282) | In New Orleans |
| 35 | Koeppel | 63 | 4.3★ (3) | In New Orleans |
| 36 | Law Offices of Gregory P. DiLeo, APLC | 63 | 4.9★ (55) | In New Orleans |
| 37 | Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (91) | 4 mi |
| 38 | Warren E Mouledoux Jr PLC | 63 | 5.0★ (10) | 3 mi |
| 39 | Angad Ghai, Attorney at Law | 63 | 5.0★ (18) | In New Orleans |
| 40 | De Salvo Frank G | 63 | 4.1★ (25) | In New Orleans |
| 41 | Law Office of Ryan C. Hamilton, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (40) | In New Orleans |
| 42 | Courcelle Stansbury Dupuy | 63 | 5.0★ (112) | 6 mi |
| 43 | Liuzza Law Firm | 63 | 4.9★ (43) | In New Orleans |
| 44 | Jernigan Law Firm | 63 | 4.6★ (11) | In New Orleans |
| 45 | Casey Denson Law | 63 | 4.7★ (60) | In New Orleans |
| 46 | Anderson St. Romain, LLC | 63 | 4.8★ (9) | In New Orleans |
| 47 | John J Sullivan Law Offices | 63 | 4.6★ (10) | In New Orleans |
| 48 | Noto Law Firm | 63 | 4.1★ (9) | 7 mi |
| 49 | Law Office of Tommy J. Badeaux | 63 | 5.0★ (82) | 6 mi |
| 50 | Hjortsberg Bobby | 62 | 5.0★ (10) | In New Orleans |
Also serving New Orleans
20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Legal Network | 4.9★ (144) | In New Orleans |
| Cossé Injury Lawyers | 5.0★ (416) | In New Orleans |
| Cueria Law Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (171) | In New Orleans |
| Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers | 4.8★ (946) | In New Orleans |
| Herman Katz Gisleson & Cain, LLC | 4.9★ (187) | In New Orleans |
| Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (233) | In New Orleans |
| Law Office of Heather C. Ford | 5.0★ (527) | In New Orleans |
| Morgan & Morgan | 4.8★ (1,361) | In New Orleans |
| Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.8★ (2,572) | In New Orleans |
| RUDIN LAW | 5.0★ (318) | In New Orleans |
| Scott Law Group - Estate Counsel | 4.9★ (363) | In New Orleans |
| Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (2,208) | In New Orleans |
| Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers | 5.0★ (160) | In New Orleans |
| Sean Regan Law | 5.0★ (163) | In New Orleans |
| Shlosman Law Firm | 5.0★ (200) | In New Orleans |
| Stephen Rue & Associates/ Rue Law Firm | 5.0★ (156) | In New Orleans |
| The Chopin Law Firm LLC | 4.9★ (461) | In New Orleans |
| The Law Offices of Chip Forstall | 4.9★ (420) | In New Orleans |
| Trust Guss Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (183) | In New Orleans |
| Womac Law Firm | 4.8★ (695) | In New Orleans |
How we ranked New Orleans general practice lawyers
We scored 329 New Orleans general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In New Orleans data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a general practice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a general practice lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- How often do you handle matters like mine?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
General practice lawyers in New Orleans: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Orleans?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in New Orleans, LA is Rees Law Firm with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Huber Thomas (#2) and Bergeron's Notary & Mobile Services (#3) follow. We ranked 329 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in New Orleans?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 329 general practice lawyers serving New Orleans, LA. 37 of them are based in New Orleans; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which general practice lawyers in New Orleans are open 24/7?
23 ranked general practice lawyers in New Orleans post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Huber Thomas (#2), Bergeron's Notary & Mobile Services (#3) and Borojevic Law Firm LLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in New Orleans work on weekends?
46 of 329 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rees Law Firm (#1), Huber Thomas (#2) and Bergeron's Notary & Mobile Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do New Orleans general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 329 rated general practice lawyers in New Orleans is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Law Offices of Donglai Yang has the most, 1,282 reviews, and ranks #34. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?
Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general practice lawyers outside New Orleans count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New Orleans city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do general practice lawyers in New Orleans, LA charge?
General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?
For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of general practice lawyers in New Orleans, LA ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in New Orleans?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for New Orleans
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 329 general practice lawyers serving New Orleans.
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