Atty. Melissa Legrand Benoit
Melissa Legrand Benoit is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, admiralty and maritime law and 15 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Centenary College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.
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Melissa Legrand Benoit is a divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, and wrongful death attorney based in Alexandria, Louisiana. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2007). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2007) and Centenary College (B.A. Political, 2004). Active member of Alexandria and Louisiana State Bar Association American Inn of Court, Alexandria. Serands clients in Alexandria, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Legrand Benoit is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, admiralty and maritime law and 15 other areas of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Centenary College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Melissa practices in Alexandria, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Legrand Benoit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →
Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Louisiana →
Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
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 Alexandria 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 andnue, 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.
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