Atty. Andre G. Coudrain
Andre Gerard Coudrain, a New Orleans native, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond in 1979 where he was elected President of the Student Government Association and was named Outstanding Male Student in the 1979-80 academic year. During that same year he was also elected Student Member to the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities in Louisiana, the management board for ten Colleges and Universities in Louisiana (now the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System).
Banking & More Attorney · Serving Hammond, LA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Andre G. Coudrain at a Glance
Andre G. Coudrain is a Partner based in Hammond, Louisiana, practicing at Cashe Coudrain & Bass Attorneys at law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wills, business, real estate, construction, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1984). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1983) and Southeastern Louisiana University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Hammond, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andre G. Coudrain
- Andre Gerard Coudrain, a New Orleans native, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond in 1979 where he was elected President of the Student Government Association and was named Outstanding Male Student in the 1979-80 academic year
- During that same year he was also elected Student Member to the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities in Louisiana, the management board for ten Colleges and Universities in Louisiana (now the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System)
- While attending Southeastern, Andre was also elected SGA Vice-President, served as chairman of the SGA Election Board, President of Circle K and served on numerous University committees
- After attending graduate school at Southeastern, he attended Loyola University Law School in New Orleans where he earned a Juris Doctorate degree in 1983
- He was admitted to practice law in Louisiana in 1983 and thereafter was a founding member of the firm in 1989
- Andre has served as the City Attorney for the City of Hammond since 2003
- In this position, he is the chief legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council and all City Boards and Commissions
- He also maintains a private practice of general civil law in Hammond, Louisiana focusing on business, successions and commercial areas of law
- Andre served on the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System from 1996 to 2014 under appointment by former Louisiana Governors Murphy "Mike" Foster and Bobby Jindal
- During his years of service on the Board he served as Chairman of the Board, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Chairman of the Legislation Committee and Chairman of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee
- Andre has served on the School Board for all of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge from 1999-2005 and currently serves on the Advisory Board of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional High School
- He has been accepted as a Life Member of the National Registry of Who's Who Published in the 2000 Edition
- Andre has received numerous awards and recognitions
- In 2015 he was named a Golden Ambassador by Southeastern Louisiana University which is one of the highest honors offered by the University and recognizes service, achievement, and humanitarian efforts
- In 2016 he was awarded a Legion of Honor for his thirty years of membership in the Hammond Kiwanis Club
- In 2007 he was awarded the Hammond Mayor's Gold award for his years of service to Louisiana Special Olympics, after serving as Chairman and on the Board of Directors and a volunteer for many years
- In 2002 he was named Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Arts and Sciences at Southeastern, Hammond Man of the Year in 2003 by the Junior Auxiliary and currently serves as a trustee of Holy Ghost Catholic Church Parish where he is also a member of the Parish Finance Council and lector
- Andre is a member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, the 21st Judicial District Bar Association and the Louisiana Bankers Association/Bank Counsel Section
- He is a Fellow of the Louisiana Bar Foundation and a founding member of the Inns of Court for the 21st Judicial District Court
- He is a member of the Hammond Kiwanis Club, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Southeastern and a probation monitor in the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel of the Louisiana State Bar Association
- Andre is admitted to practice law in all Louisiana state courts and the U.S
- District Courts of the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana, the U.S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Andre holds a Peer Review standing of ‘AV Preeminent', the highest possible review classification determined by reviews from others in the legal community and as listed in The LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Directory
Practice Areas Explained
Andre G. Coudrain's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andre G. Coudrain handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hammond.
Wills in Hammond
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Business & Corporate Law in Hammond
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Hammond
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Construction Law in Hammond
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Hammond
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hammond
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hammond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hammond Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hammond-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Hammond Choose Andre G. Coudrain
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andre G. Coudrain's practice in the field of wills, business, real estate, construction, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andre G. Coudrain brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, Andre G. Coudrain can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, business, and real estate, Andre G. Coudrain can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hammond
A Hammond-based practice means Andre G. Coudrain attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Andre G. Coudrain Handles in Hammond
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