09 Welcome Kit - New Orleans

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M i n d o f a L aw ye r. H e a r t o f a Co nt ra c to r.

Are you ready to fall in love with your law fir m? Founded in the autumn of 2005 in the debris of post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, Wolfe Law Group now has offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and Seattle, Washington, and we're fanatically focused on two things: construction & you. We Love Construction Wolfe Law Group centers its law practice on the construction industr y, representing contractors, suppliers, and construction professional of all shapes and sizes in legal matters that affect their business. We love construction because it's our roots. Our founding member's father and grandfather were both general contractors, and ever y attorney in the fir m has some level of real experience in the construction field. The fir m itself has roots in construction, as its first office was opened in New Orleans just two months after Hurricane Katrina, laying its foundation in the largest construction market the United States has ever seen. Wolfe Law Group doesn't just have a "Construction Law Practice Section," we're a construction law practice. Whatever legal issue your construction business faces, Wolfe Law Group can lend its exper tise.

You’ll Love Us. We’re Different. We Appreciate You. Construction is a tough industr y. We’re concerned about results, because we're concerned about you. We want your construction company to be legally prepared and ar med to face your daily challenges

We’re Progressive. Check out our website - we offer RSS Feeds, electronic news and documentation, the most resourceful collection of free construction law ar ticles on the net, and more.

We Share.

Our website provides any visitor free access to ar ticles about construction law written in common-sense language.

We Believe in Community. Through our involvement with and suppor t of trade and local associations, we're active in suppor ting the construction industr y and the community that's impor tant to you.

We’re Not Stuffy. You're impor tant to us - not a fancy downtown office. We've located our offices to be close to our clients and easily accessible. No downtown skyscraper. No paid parking garages.

Your Attorneys

Scott G. Wolfe, Jr. Founder

Scott obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007 and 2008 New Orleans City Business magazine named Scott as one the 50 Leaders in Law. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in Louisiana and Washington, and the founding member of Wolfe Law Group. Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry. Scott is LEED AP.

Douglas S. Reiser Member

Doug obtained his J.D from Loyola University of New Orleans and his B.A. from College of Wooster in Wooster, OH. He is a LEED AP. As a young man, Doug labored on both union and non-union commercial construction projects for a private construction firm in the Midwest. Doug spent time working with both large firms and solo practitioners. He has worked in the legal field in Cleveland, OH, New York, NY, New Orleans, LA and now Seattle, WA.

Oscar Doug also spent time working for the New YorkWolfe City Council’s Office of General Counsel in the Office Mascot Infrastructure Division.

Of Counsel Seth J. Bloom Of-Counsel

Seth Bloom is a native of Jacksonville, He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and family roots brought him to New Orleans and Loyola University Law School where he served on the Honor Board and received his J.D. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State of Louisiana Bar Association, Eastern District of Louisiana Federal Bar Association, Fifth Circuit Court of Federal Appeals,New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, New Orleans Federal Bar Association (the largest federal bar association in the United States) and is on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers New Orleans Federal Bar Association. He is also a New Orleans Civil Sheriff and a notary public. Seth is a board member of the New Orleans School Board.

Oscar Wolfe The Boss

Born in the hills of Texas, Oscar became part of the Wolfe Law Group family in June of 2006. Today, he’s a comfortable resident of the New Orleans office in the winter, and the Seattle office in the Summer, and works hard to keep our staff, guests, clients and passers-by smiling. Not only does Oscar raise spirits at the office, he’s also a motivation for part of the firm’s charity choices. In March 2008, Wolfe Law Group announced a working relationship with Specialty Roast, where all coffee used at our offices would be purchased with Oscar on the label and each bag bringing a $2.00 donation to the Louisiana and King County SPCA organizations.

Oscar Wolfe Office Mascot

The WLG Team Seth Smiley Law Clerk

Seth obtained hi B.A.from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, and his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in May 2009. Seth is currently preparing to sit for the Louisiana Bar Examination. After concluding the admission requirements of the Louisiana Bar Association, Seth will be joining the firm as an Associate.

Paul Carriere Law Clerk Paul obtained hi B.A. from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He now attends law school at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he expects to graduate with a Juris Doctor degree in May 2011. Paul manages research and writing tasks for a broad range of clients in both Louisiana and Washington.

Jessica Reiser

Administration & Public Relations Jessica obtained her B.A. from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio and her M.F.A. in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans, where she graduated at the top of her class, focusing on public relations and nonprofit consulting. Jessica administers our offices, assists in legal procedures and directs public relation efforts for Wolfe Law Group.

Emily Wolfe

Marketing & Design Emily Wolfe received her B.A. from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia. She began her career working for Accenture HR Services, a global management consultant and technology company, as a consultant recruiter. Emily manages the marketing campaigns for Wolfe Law Group, and the design of marketing, webWolfe and business materials, as well as all Wolfe Law Oscar Group promotionsOffice and Mascot advertising.

M o re I n fo r m at i o n . Follow Our Blogs

Interested in a specifc are of construction law? Educate yourself through one of our construction blogs: http://www.constructionlawmonitor.com This blog provides insight and commentar y on general construction law issues across Washington and Louisiana. We regularly post about legal matters that affect the building industr y. http://chinesedrywallblog.com Our newest -- We launched this blog to keep builders advised of the legal issues surrounding the Chinese Dr ywall crisis. http://lagreenlaw.com This blog tracks the progress of green building and green building law in Louisiana, to help those involved understand the legal considerations of ever y green project

Keep Up with WLG

Want the most Up-to-Date infor mation on WLG? You can keep up with the fir m and our attorneys and employees via any of the following methods: Facebook Keep up with our ar ticles, see WLG pics and become a fan of the fir m on our new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wolfe-Law-Group-LLC/12128298241 Twitter Follow the WLG team on Twitter at @scottwolfejr, @DouglasReiser, @sethsmiley and @emwolfe RSS Feeds Subscribe to the WLG RSS Feed and keep up with new ar ticles and website changes as they are made. Subscribe at: http://feeds.feedburner.com/wlgnola

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From Metairie & Kenner

On I-10 East, take the I-10 Exit toward Slidell. Keep Right at the fork. Follow signs for US 90/South Claiborne Ave. Merge onto S Claiborne Ave. Turn Left at Napoleon Avenue. Turn Right onto Prytania Street.

From the Northshore

On Lake Pontchatrain Causeway, continue on N Causeway Blvd. Take N Causeway Blvd/I-10 ramp. Continue toward I-10 E. Take I-10 exit toward Slidell. Follow signs for US 90/South Claiborne Ave. Merge onto South Claiborne Ave. Turn Left at Napoleon Ave. Turn Right at Prytania Street

From Chalmette & Slidell

On I-10 West, take Exit 234C or US 90/South Claiborne Ave. Merge onto S Claiborne Ave. Turn Left at Napoleon Ave. Turn Right at Prytania Street

From the Westbank

On US 90 North exit toward O’Keefe Ave. Turn Right at Howard Ave. At Lee Circle, take the first exit onto St. Charles Ave. Turn Left at Bourdeaux Street. Turn Right at Prytania Street. Our office is located at 4821 Prytania Street - directly across the street from Liberto’s Cleaners and next door to Simply Fit Gym. 4821 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 (504)894-9653