Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Gretna, LA
Bowman & Howley has served clients in the New Orleans Metropolitan area for over 23 years, specializing in family law, estate planning, and personal injury claims. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, with certifications in specialized legal fields and recognition in prestigious legal directories. We prioritize client success through personalized strategies, leveraging deep local knowledge and a commitment to ethical representation.Our team includes seasoned litigators and advisors who have achieved notable victories at both state and appellate levels. We emphasize transparency, community involvement, and tailored legal solutions to guide clients through complex matters with confidence.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Estate Planning
Successions
Property Partition
Spousal Support
Personal Injury Claims
Highlights and features
- Over 23 years of experience in family law and estate planning
- Certified specialists in estate planning by Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
- SuperLawyers recognition for top family law attorneys in Louisiana
- Combined 50+ years of legal expertise with proven litigation success
- Dedicated to personalized service with deep local market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
- SuperLawyers
Services
Divorce
Our divorce practice addresses complex legal challenges with strategic guidance, focusing on equitable resolutions for property division, alimony, and post-divorce modifications. We prioritize minimizing emotional stress while protecting clients' financial interests through skilled negotiation or litigation.
Child Custody
We handle legal and physical custody determinations under Louisiana law, advocating for arrangements that prioritize children's well-being. Our attorneys navigate court requirements and parental responsibilities to establish workable custody agreements or litigate when necessary.
Estate Planning
Board-certified estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. We create comprehensive strategies to protect assets, ensure healthcare directives, and facilitate smooth succession processes for families across Louisiana.
Successions
We represent executors, beneficiaries, and administrators in succession matters, managing estate administration and resolving disputes. Our experience includes complex probate cases and appellate victories to protect client interests during emotionally challenging times.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice pursues compensation for clients injured through others' negligence. We handle case evaluation, insurance negotiations, and litigation to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
People
M. Elizabeth Bowman
Attorney
Certified estate planning specialist with 30+ years of legal experience. Graduated from Loyola Law School in 1994 and actively involved in local civic organizations. Handles succession cases with multiple appellate victories.
Christy M. Howley Connois
Attorney
27-year legal veteran and SuperLawyers honoree. Specializes in family law and criminal defense. Teaches legal professionalism at Loyola and Tulane Law Schools. Former chairperson of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana.
Jordan T. Giles
Associate Attorney
First associate in firm history. Graduated from Loyola New Orleans College of Law in 2023. Focuses on research-driven legal strategies. Former law clerk at United States Attorneys Office for Western District of Louisiana.
Questions
What areas of law does Bowman & Howley specialize in?
We specialize in family law (divorce, custody, support), estate planning, successions, and personal injury claims. Our attorneys also handle general civil litigation and criminal defense matters.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (504) 367-4842 during business hours (Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-12pm) to schedule your consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
Are your attorneys certified specialists?
Yes, M. Elizabeth Bowman is certified in estate planning by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, and Christy Howley is recognized in SuperLawyers for family law expertise.
Do you serve areas outside Gretna?
We primarily serve the New Orleans Metropolitan area, including clients across Jefferson Parish and surrounding Louisiana jurisdictions for all our practice areas.
What experience do you have with succession cases?
Our firm has decades of combined experience handling succession matters, including complex estate administration, will disputes, and representation of executors and beneficiaries at both trial and appellate levels.
