Rittenberg, Samuel & Phillips, LLC is a general practice law firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our attorneys handle many types of legal matters, including:
- Wills, Probate, Successions, and Estates
- Family Law, Divorces, Child Custody, and Child Support
- Domestic Abuse
- Marijuana Cases
- DWI/DUI Cases
- Formation of small businesses/LLC's and LLP's
- Education and School Law (representing educators), including College and University Instructors and Professors
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If you face a legal problem, especially for the first time, navigating the legal process can be challenging. You may be uncertain about where to begin and what to expect. At the New Orleans law office of Rittenberg, Samuel & Phillips, L.L.C., we provide the sound legal counsel you need to make informed decisions. Our attorneys will aggressively protect your rights and keep you informed.
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We take pride in being responsive to your needs. Contact us online or call 504-524-5555 to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 5.
Louisiana Supreme Court declares Voucher Funding Mechanism Unconstitutional!
On May 7, 2013, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism for the Minimum Foundation Program violates the Louisiana Constitution. The Louisiana Constitution states that MFP funds most be allocated to public school systems, but the 2012 legislature still voted to divert those funds to non-public schools. The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the Honorable Timothy Kelley, Judge, 19th Judicial District Court. Our law firm was honored to represent the Louisiana Federation of Teachers in this lawsuit. The Louisiana...
read moreLatest Information from the 2013 Legislature
The 2013 Louisiana Legislature is in session. For the latest status of bills affecting educators in Louisiana pub lic schools, go to www.la.aft.org.
read moreCourt of Appeal Argument Scheduled in Lawsuit Against Orleans Parish School Board, BESE and LDOE.
On May 30, 2013, the Fourth Circuit (Louisiana) Court of Appeal will hear oral argument in the class action lawsuit against the Orleans Parish School Board, BESE, Louisiana Department of Education and the State of Louisiana. On June 20, 2012, the Honorable Ethel Simms Julien, Judge, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, ruled that over 7,600 tenured employees of the Orleans Parish School Board were wrongfully terminated. We serve on the Plaintiffs Legal Committee. For further information, go to...
read moreDistrict Court rules Act 1 of the 2012 Louisiana Legislature unconstitutional
The Honorable R. Michael Caldwell, Judge, 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, has ruled that Act 1 of the 2012 Louisiana Legislature is unconstitutional. The State has filed its appeal, which will go directly to the Louisiana Supreme Court. We represent the plaintiffs, Louisiana Federation of Teachers, et al. More information will shortly be posted on this website.
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