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Interpreting The Language Of The Law Michelle Demarest Sunseri & Doug Sunseri WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON
THERE’S A REASON that legal issues, proceedings and decisions are often referred to as legalese. The field of law is intricate and complicated. For those who do not speak the language of the law, the legal process can become even more daunting. At the law firm of Nicaud and Sunseri, the goal is clear—to make the complex understandable. “We strive to make our clients comfortable with the legal process, to understand the specific issues they are facing. That starts with the way we communicate,” said partner J. Douglas “Doug” Sunseri. “It is a more personalized approach that engages clients in the process. They are not blindly handing over work to us, they are working with us. We listen and recommend the best course of action to meet their needs.” In another effort to meet their clients’ needs, the firm is expanding its reach on the Northshore. With longtime local attorney and Madisonville resident Michelle Demarest Sunseri managing the Northshore office, Nicaud and Sunseri will have the experience and resources to provide a full complement of legal services. Michelle’s practice focuses on all aspects of domestic and family law, mediations and estate planning as well as corporate law and commercial litigation. “We are adapting to meet the changing needs of the area. With an aging population, there are increasing concerns over long-term financial planning, elder care, elder abuse prevention and trusts for children with special needs. While I will continue working in these areas in the Northshore office, I will also be returning to my roots in the corporate arena to address the changing business needs of the community,” Michelle said.
“Doug brings extensive experience with corporate law, stemming from his work with former Saints owner John Mecom and into the area of player management and representation,” Michelle said. “He has also handled disaster litigation following events such as Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill.” Michelle and Doug, who have partnered together before—the married couple often co-host “All Things Legal” Sunday mornings on WWL radio—are excited about this new opportunity to work together. “Listeners to the radio show have gotten to know who we are over the last few years, as attorneys, as spouses and as individuals,” Doug explained. “We discuss legal issues and rulings, but we also share our passion for New Orleans sports, food and family. Not only do we have the ability to translate legalese into everyday language, to explain details of the law efficiently and succinctly, we also have the ability not to take ourselves too seriously.”
Nicaud and Sunseri Law Firm has offices in Metairie and Covington at 7020 Highway 190 West, Suite A. For more information, call 985-624-9697 or visit nslawla.com. This is a paid advertisement. Sophisticated Woman | September 2017
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