Serena B. Tenison, Employment Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
4 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Personal Injury
Senior AssociateatWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
New Orleans, LA
Practicing employment in New Orleans since 2022.
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Serena B. Tenison is a senior associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Serena has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
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- 4 years
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- Employment · General · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, General, and Personal Injury matters from New Orleans, LA.
- 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Serena B. Tenison: Serena B. Tenison is a senior associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Serena has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Areas of practice
Serena's practice areas in New Orleans
Serena concentrates on employment, general, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Serena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Serena takes employment matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Serena agrees to represent you.
General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Serena takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Serena agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Serena takes personal injury matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Serena agrees to represent you.
Biography
Serena B. Tenison, employment attorney serving New Orleans
Serena B. Tenison is a senior associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Serena has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Serena works from New Orleans, Louisiana and takes on employment matters across the region.
Serena Tenison is a senior associate attorney in the New Orleans office of WSHB. Her practice encompasses complex civil litigation, focusing on commercial and personal automobile cases, trucking incidents, premises liability, construction disputes, catastrophic claims, and licensing for construction contractors. Additionally, Serena serves as an outside Title IX and student conduct investigator for colleges and universities.
Serena grew up in North Louisiana and attended University of Louisiana at Monroe, where she earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in English before attending Tulane University School of Law. During law school, Serena excelled as a participant and coach on the Alternative Dispute Resolution moot court team and as a student attorney with the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic. She has also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”) for children brought into the foster care system.
She is a notary public and is admitted to practice in Louisiana, including in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Serena is a member of several professional organizations, including the Louisiana Bar Association, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and the New Orleans and Jefferson Bar Associations.
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Working with Serena on a employment matter
Serena Tenison is a senior associate attorney in the New Orleans office of WSHB. Her practice encompasses complex civil litigation, focusing on commercial and personal automobile cases, trucking incidents, premises liability, construction disputes, catastrophic claims, and licensing for construction contractors. Additionally, Serena serves as an outside Title IX and student conduct investigator…
Who Serena represents
Serena reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and personal injury matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Serena studied and practices
Tulane University Law School
J.D. · 2022
University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.A. University · 2013
Jurisdictions
Serena's state bar admissions
Louisiana U.S. Distr
2022 · ACTIVE
Serena studied at J.D. in Tulane University Law School and M.A. University in University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Law school and academic background
Serena completed J.D. in Tulane University Law School and M.A. University in University of Louisiana at Monroe. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Serena runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Serena's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel •New Orleans Bar Association •Jefferson Bar Association
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Locations
Serena B. Tenison's office in New Orleans
Serena's primary office is at 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900, New Orleans, LA, 70163. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70163
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How to hire Serena B. Tenison — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Serena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Serena charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Serena's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Serena will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Serena
Serena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Serena confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Serena's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Serena B. Tenison
How much does it cost to hire Serena for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Serena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Serena offer a free consultation?
Serena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Serena's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Serena's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple employment 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. Serena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Serena take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Serena 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 — Serena 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 Serena?
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. Serena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Serena accepting new employment clients right now?
Serena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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