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Premier Family Law and Adoption Specialists
Morris Lee Bayle & Willis LLC is a distinguished family law firm located in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. With a history of excellence dating back to its establishment, the firm is composed of highly experienced attorneys, including Edith H. Morris, Bernadette R. Lee, Suzanne Ecuyer Bayle, and Sheila H. Willis. They are widely recognized as leaders in the field of domestic law, with all partners being Board Certified Family Law Specialists by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. The firm is dedicated to helping families form and restructure, providing expert legal counsel in even the most complex and sensitive situations.
Creating and Protecting Families
The firm offers a full suite of family law services, with a unique specialization in building families. Their expertise includes:
- Adoptions: renowned for their work in private, agency, interstate, and international adoptions, helping unmatched children find loving homes.
- Assisted Reproductive Technology: advising clients on surrogacy agreements and gamete donation to ensure legal clarity for all parties.
- Divorce and Custody: handling complex matrimonial litigation, including high-asset property division and contested child custody matters.
- Collaborative Divorce: offering a non-adversarial approach to ending marriages that prioritizes the well-being of the family unit.
- Appellate Practice: representing clients in family law appeals to correct legal errors made in lower courts.
Recognized Leaders in the Field
Morris Lee Bayle & Willis LLC has received numerous accolades, including being named a ”Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. The attorneys are Fellows of the prestigious American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Located in the Poydras Center, the firm offers a professional and confidential environment for clients. Whether you are seeking to expand your family through adoption or need to hire an attorney for a difficult divorce, this firm offers the highest level of legal expertise and ethical standards. Find a lawyer here who is a true specialist in the laws that govern family life.
Specializing In
Adoptions, Surrogacy, Collaborative Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Child Custody
Address & Location
Located in the heart of the bustling Central Business District (CBD) of Downtown New Orleans, directly across from the Caesars Superdome.
Building Location
The office is situated on a high floor of 1515 Poydras, a prominent 27-story Class A office tower completed in 1984, designed by the renowned Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the 1515 Poydras building, check in with the security desk on the ground floor, and take the passenger elevators up to the tenth floor to locate Suite 1000.
Parking Details
Paid visitor parking is available in the building’s integrated multi-story covered parking garage with the parking entrance located on Freret Street, alongside metered street parking.
Public Transit
Served by New Orleans RTA Route 39 (Tulane); nearest stop is at Poydras St & Freret St.
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