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2007 - A federal judge in New Orleans approved a $330 million class action settlement between Murphy Oil Corp. and residents of a New Orleans suburb flooded by crude oil during Hurricane Katrina.

CONSTITUTION

• Louisiana Constitution (Louisiana Senate)
• Louisiana Documents (Louisiana Senate) includes previous (1999, 2003, 2004) constitutions and 1995 proposed amendments

EXECUTIVE

• Louisiana Administrative Code (Louisiana Office of the State Register) includes emergency rules
• Louisiana Register (Louisiana Office of the State Register) in PDF January -September 1996, 1998-
• Louisiana Executive Orders (Louisiana Office of the State Register) 1998-
• Louisiana Attorney General
• Louisiana Department of Insurance: Hurricane Katrina Information
• Louisiana Elections Division
• Louisiana Secretary of State
• Louisiana State Fire Marshall's Office: Hurricane Katrina Information Page
• Louisiana Government: Agency Index
• Louisiana Katrina Information (Louisiana)
• Louisiana Governor

JUDICIARY

• Louisiana Supreme Court Opinions  (Louisiana Supreme Court) 1995-
• Louisiana Courts of Appeals
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit (U.S. Courts) April 1992-
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit (FindLaw) July 1997-
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
• Louisiana Judicial College
• Louisiana Judiciary Commission
• Louisiana Supreme Court Judiciary Council
• Louisiana Judicial Government

LEGAL GUIDES AND MISCELLANEOUS

• American Association of Law Libraries - LawLib Assist - blog for AALL members relating to Katrina
• American Bar Association: Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
• E-Transaction Law Resources: Louisiana (Baker & McKenzie)
• Law Library of Louisiana and Catalog
• Law Schools:
  • Louisiana State University Law Center - Library and Catalog
  • Loyola University, New Orleans School of Law - Library and Catalog
  • Tulane University Law School - Library and Catalog
• LLSDC Legislative Source Book: Louisiana
• Louisiana State Bar Association - includes a message board, an Emergency Disaster Training Manual and a legal library of internet sources
• New Orleans Association of Law Librarians
• Research Guides
  • Finding Louisiana Legislative History Materials (Louisiana State University Law Library)
  • Louisiana Legislative History (Law Library of Louisiana) PDF
  • Southeastern Chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries
• WWW DIRECTORIES / PORTALS
  • Guide: U.S. States & Territories: Legal Links (Law Library of Congress)
  • AllLaw.com Louisiana Resources
  • Cornell Legal Information Institute: Louisiana

    LEGISLATURE

    • Louisiana Codes and Revised Statutes
    • Louisiana Bills 1997-
    • Administrative Procedure Act PDF
    • Louisiana State Legislature - composed of the Senate and House of Representatives
    • Louisiana Legislative Government

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The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based only upon advertisements, websites, internet information, or self-proclaimed expertise. The Legal Services Co. of Mentz Law, LLC does not review the contents of the listings or any external links, which are controlled by the listees or any links; the Legal Services Co. of Mentz Law, LLC is not responsible for any material or information contained in the linked sites or provided by outside parties or listees.
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All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.
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State Disclaimers:

Alabama
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (1997).

Alaska
The Alaska Bar Association does not accredit or endorse certifying organizations. Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(a)(2) (1998).

Arkansas:
The information provided in this Web site does not constitute legal advice for any individual or business entity. Each visitor should seek the personal advice of a lawyer for his individual case. The communication of any information in this firm site does not establish an attorney-client relationship between you and the website owner, Law Firm or anyone. The communication by electronic mail between a lawyer or attorney or any agent of this or any website and any visitor does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The content of this advertisement is the responsibility of the named contact person.

Colorado:
Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field.

California:
Every case is unique and outcomes will vary depending upon the facts and legal issues of your case. Please do not make any decisions about any legal issue or matter without consulting with an attorney first. There is no Attorney-Client relationship formed by any use of the information provided. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

This content is intended to give an overview of the information presented, and should never be used as a substitute for seeking expert advice for your particular matter. Please be aware that laws and procedures are constantly changing and are subject to differing interpretations. This publication cannot substitute for the independent judgment and skills of a competent attorney or other licensed professional. Non-attorneys are cautioned against using these materials to conduct decisions or a lawsuit without advice or assistance from a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction at hand. Non-attorneys are also cautioned against engaging in conduct that might be considered the unauthorized practice of law.

Delaware
"Listing of areas of practice does not represent official certification as a specialist in those areas." [Rule 7.1(b)(1)] The Delaware Lawyer's Rules of Professional Conduct (1985)

Florida
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.
Florida Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 4-7.2(d) (1997).

Hawaii
There is no procedure for review or approval of specialist certification organizations in Hawaii.
Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c) (1997).

Illinois
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c)(2) (1997).

Iowa
The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.
A description or indication of limitation of practice does not mean that any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.
All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
See Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(A), DR 2-101(C), DR 2-105(A)(3)(c) (1997).

Kentucky :
THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Kentucky
"This is an advertisement. Kentucky law does not certify specialties of legal practice." [Rule 3.135(5)(b)(ii)] Kentucky Rules of the Supreme Court (1990)

Louisiana
Per Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 7.4, any description of an attorney biography or resume does not imply certification, specialization or expertise in any particular areas of law, unless a particular lawyer lists or holds a certification or other expertise recognized by the applicable State Bar or regulatory authority. G. Mentz is a licensed attorney and member of the KGS, LLC law firm and all services herein and contact forms or communications may be managed by KGS Law Firm LLC

Maryland:
Material contained in this web site is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or solicitation of legal services. Transmission of information from this site is not intended to create, and its receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between the law firm, or owners or managers of this website and the reader. In the event that any information on this web site does not conform fully with regulations in any jurisdiction, this legal services firm will not accept representation based on that information.

Massachusetts
If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as "certified" in a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
See Massachusetts Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-105(B) (1997).

Minnesota: An attorney who is certified as a specialist under the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) may communicate the fact that the attorney has been or was certified by that particular certifying agency as a specialist in the area of law involved.

Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements.
Free Background information is available upon request to a Mississippi attorney.
The listing of any area of practice by a Mississippi attorney does not indicate any certification of expertise therein.
See Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(d), Rule 7.4(a), Rule 7.6(a) (1997).

Missouri
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.
Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1997).

Nevada
Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability.
Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 198 (1997).

New Jersey
Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association.
See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(b) (1997).

New York

The information on this site pertains to Class Actions only and is offered as a public information service. It is not intended to give legal advice about a specific legal problem, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Due to the importance of the individual facts of every case, the generalizations we make may not necessarily be applicable to any particular issue. Changes in the law could at any time make parts of this web site obsolete. This information is provided with the understanding that if legal advice is required the services of a competent attorney should be sought. If you leave our site to another domain, please read their terms and disclaimers before taking any action.

New Mexico
Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of law.
See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D) (1997).

North Carolina
"Representations of specialty do not indicate state certification of expertise." [Rule 2.5] Rules of Professional Conduct (1985)

North Dakota: Colorado and North Dakota do not certify attorneys as specialists in any field.

Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.

Pennsylvania:
Since legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and since laws are constantly changing, nothing you read on our website should be used as a substitute for the advice of your own attorney. In other words, don't rely on what you read on this website without first checking with a real, live attorney.

Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1998).

South Dakota
"Notice: For the general information of the public. Attorneys listing areas of practice...have not been certified by the State Supreme Court of South Dakota, or the state bar of South Dakota, as having any more experience or being any more competent in these areas than any other attorney. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any attorney being considered." [Rule 7.4] Rules of Professional Responsibility (1988)

Tennessee
Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles.
See Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(C)(3) (1998).

Texas
Unless otherwise indicated, Texas attorneys are Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles.
See Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.04(b)(3) (1999).

Virginia:
Material contained in this web site is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or solicitation of legal services. Transmission of information from this site is not intended to create, and its receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between the law firm, or owners or managers of this website and the reader. In the event that any information on this web site does not conform fully with regulations in any jurisdiction, this legal services firm will not accept representation based on that information.

Washington
The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition by a group, organization or association used by a Washington attorney to describe his or her qualifications as a lawyer or qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington.
See Washington Rules of Professional Responsibility Rule 7.4(b) (1997).

Wyoming
The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law Rule 7.4 (1997).

To the extent that regulatory or State Bar rules require websites to designate a principal office and/or single attorney responsible for this site. George S. Mentz, Esq. of Mentz Law, LLC. Mailing Address: 8201 Peach St., New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: 504-495-1748 * Main office: 650 Poydras KGS Law Firm. NO, LA 70130

Verdicts on the website are used to notify persons in the US regarding national litigation and are only examples of class actions or large jury verdicts for law firms around the country. These examples are not used to imply the possibility of recovery but as information about particular cases in various specialties that may be of interest to viewers.

"The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision
that should not be based solely upon advertisements."