About Leola Marilyn

Leola Marilyn Anderson is a dedicated personal injury attorney primarily based in Chalmette, Louisiana — She earned her law degree from Loyola University College of Law in May 2006. Shortly after, in October 2006, she was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar. Ms. Anderson is certified to practice in all state and federal courts within Louisiana, as well as before the United States highest court. This broad licensure allows her to symbolize clients across various legal issues, making sure they obtain complete legal support. In 2004, Ms. Anderson gained inexperience at some point of her internship with the Honorable Judge David S — Gorbaty of the Louisiana State Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. This position provided her with critical insights into appellate procedures and legal studies, which might later tell her practice.

Following her commencement, she joined the Gertler Firm in 2008 as an affiliate attorney. During her almost decade-lengthy tenure there, she targeted on common legal proceedings, personal damage, and merchandise liability instances. Her work at the company solidified her reputation as a professional recommend for her clients. In 2017, Ms. Anderson took a meaningful step in her career by joining Leake & Andersson as an associate attorney. Here, she persisted to develop her talent in personal damage and merchandise liability regulation. This role allowed her to in addition hone her abilities in representing clients who have suffered because of negligence and faulty merchandise. In 2020, she founded Anderson & Associates Law Firm, a boutique firm that specializes in a variety of legal matters, including general litigation, private injury, merchandise liability, premises legal responsibility, employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower claims, wrongful discharge.

Medical malpractice. Beyond her personal practice, Ms. Anderson is dedicated to serving her community. She works as a public defender with the 34th Judicial District Court Public Defender’s Office, where she provides legal offerings to underprivileged clients. Additionally, she offers pro bono legal offerings to the Family Violence Program of St. Bernard, addressing the legal needs of home abuse victims. This commitment to social justice highlights her commitment to ensuring that all individuals have access to legal advocacy. Ms.

Anderson's professional achievements have now not gone unnoticed. She was decided on for inclusion within the Louisiana Rising Stars list from 2014 to 2017, an honor awarded to a choose number of lawyers in Louisiana under the age of forty. Her membership within the Louisiana State Bar and the American Bar Association further shows her commitment to the legal career. With a focus on private injury, medical malpractice, and products liability, Ms. Anderson continues to recommend for her clients with passion and commitment.

Experience

has membership

Anderson & Associates Law Office
2020

Associate Lawyer

Leake & Andersson
2017

Associate

Gertler Firm
2008

Intern for the Honorable David S. Gorbaty

Louisiana State Court of Appeals
2008

Accepted Jurisdictions

Louisiana

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
Louisiana Supreme Court State Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Products Liability

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Professional Associations

Louisiana State Bar

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current