Mack Law Firm Celebrates 25 Years

Written by Nick Gagliano | Photos by Riyen Helg

On October 1, 2000, a young, 28-year-old lawyer decided to go into private practice, and Sherman Mack opened the Mack Law Firm in Albany, Louisiana.

“There were many who were skeptical and worried about my decision. My wife was pregnant, we were building a house, I was leaving my job at the Judge's Chambers, and renovating the office building all at the same time. It was definitely a Leap of Faith,” said Mack, “but I prayed about it, and with the help of my wife, we painted walls and laid carpet ourselves to get the office ready to open.”

Twenty-five years later, the original 900 square foot office with one lawyer has grown to over 4,000 square feet with seven lawyers. Mack Law Firm has a solid reputation and is one of the largest law firms in the Twenty First Judicial District which covers Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helena Parishes.

“Our scope of practice has grown ranging from civil, business, and criminal litigation. With all clients we try to be a voice of reason and walk them through the process with realistic expectations,” said Mack.

Sherman Mack and his team of attorneys understand clients’ emotions when it comes to legal matters. It is very personal to each client, so the goal is to help them solve their problems and move forward with a fair and equitable resolution.

Outside of his law practice. Sherman Mack has a career in public service. He was elected in 2011 and served three terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives before being termed out. He was a Chairman of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee during his second term in the legislature and led the fight to stop New Orleans from being declared a sanctuary city, and authored legislation strengthening our criminal justice system.

After his third term, Sherman was heavily pressured by Republican leadership to run for the state senate. “I respectfully declined as I wanted to spend some time with my family and in my law practice before running for another office.”

As the Mack Law Firm moves into the next 25 years, Sherman Mack feels the future is very bright. “I’m looking forward to practicing law and serving Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes in the public and private sectors. We live in a great community, and I want to make it even better for our local families and businesses.”

Outside of his law practice. Sherman Mack has a career in public service. He was elected in 2011 and served three terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives before being termed out. He was a Chairman of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee during his second term in the legislature and led the fight to stop New Orleans from being declared a sanctuary city, and authored legislation strengthening our criminal justice system.

After his third term, Sherman was heavily pressured by Republican leadership to run for the state senate. “I respectfully declined as I wanted to spend some time with my family and in my law practice before running for another office.”

As the Mack Law Firm moves into the next 25 years, Sherman Mack feels the future is very bright. “I’m looking forward to practicing law and serving Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes in the public and private sectors. We live in a great community, and I want to make it even better for our local families and businesses.”

God and FamilyFirst

Even with a hugely successful law firm, Sherman Mack has always put God and family first.

“I know I am truly blessed, and there have been many times when I felt the Holy Spirit guiding me to make the right decision. There is a peace to knowing a power greater than any of us is directing our paths.”

Sherman and his wife, Angie, are parents to three sons. Chris is the Chief Deputy Marshal for the Seventh Ward Marshal’s Office. His son Chase is a recent graduate from SLU and will be a Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Agency Officer when he completes the academy this year. Their youngest son, Connor, is a student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Ponchatoula and can be found playing baseball and basketball throughout the year.

“My family has always been my source of strength. This past October, I lost my mother, Anne Berthelot Mack. It was a devastating blow. My mother was my rock. I miss her every day. Learning to cope with the grief of her passing has helped me understand others’ perspective, and I believe it has made me a better person.”

As time marches on, Sherman Mack is more determined to keep his family close while realizing a calling to make our community safer for all our families in the future.