Laurel A. Salley - Metairie, LA
Attorney at Salley & Salley, L.L.C.
Family Law Lawyers in Metairie, LA
3445 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 510 Metairie, LA 70002
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
28
Years
Experience
Metairie Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Wills
- Litigation and Appeals
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Laurel Salley was born and raised in the New Orleans area. She attended St. Martin's Episcopal School, the University of Miami, Louisiana State University and Tulane Law School.
While at St. Martin's, Laurel was very involved in the Key Club, a community service organization for high school students. During her years at LSU, she was involved with many campus organizations, including Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation from LSU, Laurel joined the Lakeside Kiwanis Club, the same community service organization that sponsored her high school's Key Club. She is a member of the Lakeside Kiwanis Club to this day.
While attending Tulane Law School, Laurel worked as a research assistant for A.N. Yiannopoulos, Eason-Weinmann Professor of Comparative Law and Editor of the Louisiana Civil Code. She also studied abroad for two summers, where she took courses taught by United States Supreme Court Justices, as well as Louisiana Supreme Court Judges, Appellate Court Judges and other renowned legal authorities.
Upon her graduation from law school, Laurel decided to join her mother in practice, forming the partnership of Salley & Salley, LLC. After practicing family law with her mother for five years, Laurel was certified as a Family Law Specialists by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.
Laurel is an active member of the community. She lives in Metairie, with her husband, two children, and dog, Apache.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- CALI Award for Excellence - Civil Law Persons, 1996
- Recognized as a Top Attorney in Louisiana, 2012
Other Sources of Feedback About Laurel A. Salley
Included on the 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
Education
-
Legal Education
-
Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
-
Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana
-
Non Legal Education
-
Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
B.S.
Major: Psychology
-
Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Partner
Past Positions
- A.N. Yiannopoulos, Eason-Weinmann Professor of Comparative Law and Editor of the Louisiana Civil Code,Tulane University School of Law, Research Assistant, 1997 - 1998
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1998
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Other Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1998 - Present
- Jefferson Bar Association, 1998 - Present
- Jefferson Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 2001 - 2002 (Secretary)
- Jefferson Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 2002 - 2003 (Chair Elect)
- Jefferson Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 2003 - 2004 (Chairman)
- National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 2005 - 2006
- Lakeside Kiwanis Club, 1997 - 2001 (Board of Directors)
- Lakeside Kiwanis Club, 1997 - 1998 (Vice President)
- Lakeside Kiwanis Club, 1997 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Kappa Alpha Theta
Photo
Contact
3445 N. Causeway Blvd.
Suite 510
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-323-7114
Fax: (504) 837-5411
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.salleyandsalley.com
Hours: 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.