Metairie Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Betsy A. Fischer is the founder of Betsy A. Fischer and Associates, LLC, which is located in Metairie, Louisiana. A top-rated, award-winning attorney, Ms. Fischer has more than 30 years of experience representing the rights and interests of clients throughout the region who have legal needs involving any of the following:
- Divorce, including child support, custody and other related matters
- Family law, including interdictions
- Wills and Successions
As a family law attorney, Betsy was approached by a national publisher requesting she write a book on divorce. Divorce in Louisiana has become a best seller and go-to reference for other attorneys, and parties on all aspects of Louisiana divorces, child custody and support, visitation, and property division.
Her effectiveness as a trial attorney is equally notable, and Ms. Fischer has won numerous cases for her clients at the trial court level and the appellate level.
Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and service, Ms. Fischer has earned numerous accolades from her peers. Fortune Magazine named her as a Women Leader in the Law in 2015. She is also the recipient of the 2016 Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Ms. Fischer earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1987 and her Master of Business Administration in 1992 from Loyola University School of Business. Ms. Fischer earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in 1992.
A leader in her field, Ms. Fischer is an active member of numerous local, state and national professional legal organizations, and she has written extensively and conducted many lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of legal topics.
About Betsy A. Fischer
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Elder Law
- Wills
Litigation
- 100%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1992
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Domestic Mediator
- Certified Juvenile Mediator
Other Affiliations
- Covington Bar Association
- Jefferson Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
- Association for Women Attorneys
- Jefferson Parish Family Law Association
Classes and Seminars
- A Roadmap Through Louisiana Divorce Proceedings, National Business Institute
Pro Bono Activities
- New Orleans Pro-Bono Project
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1992
Juris Doctor - Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1992
M.B.A., Master of Business Administration - Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Chi Omega
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Ancillary Businesses
- Mediation
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Divorce in Louisiana: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect, April 1, 2014
- In re: V.A.H., 972, So. 2d 479, Louisiana Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2007
- In re: B.E.S., 15, So. 3d,133 Louisiana Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2009
Office Information
Address
2309 North Hullen Metairie, LA 70001
Phone
Payment Plans Accepted
Yes
Office Hours
M - F 9-5 CST
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Recipient of the 2016 Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
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