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504.264.1515
Ponchatoula
985.467.9525
About Our Firm
With offices in New Orleans and Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the attorneys and staff of the Parker Layrisson Law Firm are ready to help you protect your rights and educate yourself on legal matters. Our practice focuses on helping people handle auto accident injuries, DWI/DUI and criminal defense, and other litigation.Our team includes three attorneys, each experienced in varied practice areas. Learn more about each of them, along with the members of our staff, below.
Parker Layrisson
Parker is the founder of the Parker Layrisson Law Firm and an experienced criminal and civil trial attorney. He is a Tulane University honors graduate and a former No. 1 ranked LSU Law student who served as Editor-in-Chief of the Louisiana Law Review. In 2009, Parker received Martindale.com’s highest peer review rating for legal abilities and ethical standards (AV Preeminent). Later that year, New Orleans Magazine named him to its “Top Lawyers” list. In 2011, the world’s largest legal directory, Avvo.com, awarded Parker its highest available rating (10.0 Superb). He was named to Louisiana Super Lawyers' "Rising Stars" list in 2012.
Parker has worked as United States Judicial Law Clerk, Louisiana Assistant Attorney General, and Ponchatoula City Prosecutor. Parker currently serves as Special Counsel to Tangipahoa Parish, Commissioner and Past-President of Port Manchac, and President-Elect of Ponchatoula Rotary
He is the author of the consumer guide "DWI Checklist: Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid," the book chapter "The Art of the DUI Plea Deal," and the newspaper column "Ask an Attorney."
Angela Elly
Angela, a native of New Orleans, is an equally experienced criminal and civil trial attorney who has practiced law throughout Louisiana. She has held prominent attorney positions in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and the Northshore, including Assistant Public Defender and Judicial Law Clerk. In addition to plantiff personal injury and criminal trial defense, she handles juvenile cases, expungements, and post-conviction relief. Angela received her undergraduate degree from Southern University at New Orleans and her law degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge.
Angela is an active member of the community, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; NOLA Women for Change; and Beacon Light Baptist Church of Hammond.
Steven Gonzalez
Steven operates the New Orleans branch of the Parker Layrisson Law Firm. His practice focuses on civil litigation and criminal defense. He has served as an Orleans Parish Assistant District Attorney, as well as a law clerk at the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans and in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office in Gretna. He excels at misdemeanor and felony criminal defense. He also handles wills, successions, and LLC corporation formation. Steven has a Masters in Health Administration from the Tulane University School of Public Health. He received his law degree from Tulane University Law School and has a Masters in Health Administration from the Tulane University School of Public Health. A former Jesuit High School shortstop and pitcher, Steven enjoys playing softball on the New Orleans Traffic Court team.
Tanya Kimberlin, Paralegal
Tanya assists Mr. Layrisson with legal research sufficient to compose legal documents and correspondence relevant to litigation support. Tanya holds a BA in History from Southeastern Louisiana University and completed LSU’s Law Program for Continuing Education for Paralegal Certification in 2006. Tanya enjoys spending time with her 2-year-old son Rylan and husband Donald.Meghan Notariano, Legal Assistant
Meghan is your initial contact by telephone or in person. She assists the attorneys and paralegal with various tasks and projects and general office duties. Meghan received her BA from Southeastern Louisiana University in Political Science. Meghan joined the firm full time after completing a semester internship as an undergraduate student. She plans to attend law school in the future. Meghan enjoys spending her free time reading and spending time with family and friends. Ashley Richardson, Marketing Coordinator
Ashley communicates the firm’s services and news updates to the public, handles sponsorship requests and completes graphic designs projects. She also produces the firm's quarterly newsletters. Ashley holds a BA in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. She loves spending time with her 2-year-old daughter Abby and husband Ben.Greg Crovetto, Intern
Greg assists the firm staff with various tasks while gaining experience in a law firm setting. Greg is a 2010 graduate of Ponchatoula High School and currently a freshman at Southeastern Louisiana University. His major is Organizational Communication and he plans to attend law school after obtaining his undergraduate degree. 
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