Atty. Andrew Mims
Andrew Mims is the founder and principal attorney of Oak Grove Estate Planning, Louisiana’s first law firm devoted exclusively to estate planning. With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Andrew recognized a need for highly personalized estate planning services after seeing families receive generic solutions from larger, multi-practice firms.
Health Care & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 15+ Years Experience
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About Andrew Mims at a Glance
Andrew Mims is a Founder & Principal Attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Oak Grove Estate Planning. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2011). Educated at Southern University Law Center (J.D. Award, 2011) and Louisiana State University B.A. Political Science, Dean's List scholar and dedicated community leader (—). Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Mims
- Andrew Mims is the founder and principal attorney of Oak Grove Estate Planning, Louisiana’s first law firm devoted exclusively to estate planning
- With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Andrew recognized a need for highly personalized estate planning services after seeing families receive generic solutions from larger, multi-practice firms
- Driven by a desire to provide exceptional, client-centered guidance, Andrew established Oak Grove Estate Planning to offer comprehensive, values-based planning that secures families’ futures with clarity and confidence
- His approach centers on building authentic relationships and offering ongoing support, including complimentary check-ins and unlimited access to legal counsel
- ensuring estate plans evolve as clients’ lives change
- Andrew assists individuals, families, and business owners with wills, trusts, asset protection, Medicaid planning, business succession, charitable planning, tax-efficient wealth transfer, and more
- Respected for simplifying complex legal concepts, Andrew empowers clients to make informed decisions and protects their legacies for generations to come
- His commitment extends beyond legal acumen
- he is passionate about helping clients achieve peace of mind and building enduring partnerships throughout life’s transitions
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew Mims's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Mims handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Trusts in Lafayette
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Probate in Lafayette
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Estate Planning & Probate in Lafayette
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Andrew Mims is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →
Business & Corporate Law in Lafayette
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Andrew Mims is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Power of Attorney in Lafayette
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose Andrew Mims
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 Andrew Mims's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew Mims brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Andrew Mims can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means Andrew Mims attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Andrew Mims Handles in Lafayette
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