Default, Real Estate, & Collection Attorneys New Orleans, Louisiana

Effective August 1, 2025, Louisiana House Bill No. 178 amends LA CCP Article 3721, codifying existing procedures that govern foreclosure actions in Louisiana. Procedural Impacts of Louisiana House Bill No. 178: Under the new law, the seizing creditor must file an Affidavit of Payoff into the record immediately prior to the Sheriff’s sale. This affidavit must include the total indebtedness due under the note and...

As many of you may be aware, the impact of the Show Me State Premium Homes, LLC v. McDonnell, 74 F.4th 911, 914 (8th Cir. 2023), reh'g denied, No. 22-1894, 2023 WL 5920101 (8th Cir. Sept. 12, 2023) 8th Circuit Court of Appeals case is rippling through our industry. This week, a major underwriter issued guidance indicating that a junior non-IRS lien should be...

ALAW is thrilled to announce its expansion into Louisiana, marking a significant milestone as our 18th jurisdiction. Spearheading this exciting growth are seasoned industry professionals Penny Daigrepont and Claire Mayer. Penny assumes the role of Partner, leading our Louisiana Default Practice, while Claire takes on the position of Senior Bankruptcy Counsel. “The addition of our Louisiana office is a pivotal moment for ALAW as we...

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued their proposal to amend Regulation F, which incorporates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The proposed rule takes into account the current communication landscape, which vastly differs from when the FDCPA was first enacted. Specifically, it clarifies how debt collectors can communicate with consumers via email and text messages. The use of...