Madeline Smith Hebert, Business Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

Madeline concentrates on business, employment, energy, entertainment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Madeline handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Employment

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• Energy

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• Entertainment

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• General

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• HOA

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• Insurance

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• Maritime

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• Slip & Fall

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• Workers Comp

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Madeline's primary office is at Hancock Whitney Center, 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor, New Orleans, LA, 70139. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Madeline usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Madeline discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Madeline for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Madeline walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Madeline offer a free consultation?

  Madeline charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Madeline's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Madeline's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Louisiana typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Madeline gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Madeline take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?

  Madeline is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Madeline will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Madeline?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Madeline will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Madeline accepting new business clients right now?

  Madeline's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.