Lars Laban Levy

Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer in Shreveport, Alexandria & Monroe, LA

10+ Years of Experience

L. Laban Levy is a partner at Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch, where he focuses primarily on Consumer Bankruptcy law. With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Levy is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate financial challenges, offering solutions that protect their homes, vehicles, and financial futures.

Mr. Levy graduated from Northwestern State University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, equipping him with a strong foundation in personal finance and business management. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2002. He was admitted to practice law in Louisiana in 2003 and served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Henry N. Brown, Jr. for the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 2003 to 2004.

As a committed advocate for his clients, Mr. Levy is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and stays actively involved in developments within the bankruptcy field. His extensive experience and client-centered approach have earned him a reputation for providing clear, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation.

Education:

Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Juris Doctor & Bachelor of Civil Law, 2002
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1998
Bar Admissions:

Louisiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2003
Past Positions:

Law Clerk, Chief Judge Hon. Henry N. Brown, Jr., Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals, 2003-2004
Professional Associations:

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Current Employment Position:

Partner, Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch

Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Foreclosure Defense
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Income Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes
Video Conferencing FaceTime Skype Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Bankruptcy Costs And Fees The catch-22 of bankruptcy is that you have no money to spare, but are forced to hire an attorney because of the sheer complexity of bankruptcy. Simon Fitzgerald LLC is sympathetic to your situation. Chapter 13 — No Upfront Attorney Fees (For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Only) In most cases, we do not require you to pay the fees and expenses in advance because the fees and expenses are included in the monthly payments made to the Chapter 13 trustee. Court costs are normally paid prior to filing but in some cases may be paid in installments. One of our experienced bankruptcy lawyers will sit down with you in a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to discuss your financial situation and options for debt relief. If you decide to go ahead with a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing or chapter 13 filing, the costs and
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We accept credit cards from third party non-clients and debit cards, money orders and cash from potential clients.
Louisiana
Louisiana State Bar Association
ID Number: 28658
Since 2003
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Simon Fitzgerald, LLC
2007 –

Current

L. LABAN LEVY is an partner with the law firm of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch. Mr. Levy graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1998, and received his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University Law School in 2002. Mr. Levy’s practice is primarily in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy. Mr. Levy was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2003. He served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Henry N. Brown, Jr. for the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 2003 through 2004. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Associate Attorney
The Cook Law Firm
2005 –

2006

Associate Attorney
McBride & Collier
2004 –

2004

Law Clerk
Louisiana Second Circuit of Appeals
2003 –

2004

Chief Judge, Hon. Henry N. Brown, Jr., Louisiana Second Circuit of Appeals, Law Clerk, 2003 to 2004
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
J.D. (2002) | Juris Doctorate
2000


2022

Honors: Bachelors of Civil Law
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
B.S. (1998) | Business Administration minor in FInance
1996


1998

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America’s Top 50 Lawyers
America’s Top 50 Lawyers
2024
Selected for inclusion in America’s Top 50 Lawyers
Sidney Cook Scholarship Recipient
Cook Yancey King & Galloway
Louisiana State Bar

Member
Current
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Nacba

Member
2012 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
How Bankruptcy Affects Your Credit Report and Score
L. Laban Levy
March 1, 2024
Websites & Blogs

Website
Simon Fitzgerald LLC Home Page
Blog
Simon Fitzgerald LLC Blog

Simon Fitzgerald, LLC
4700 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
US
Telephone: (318) 868-2600
Fax: (318) 868-8966
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours