Paul M. Hebert, Jr.

Paul M. Hebert, Jr., a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is in the Baton Rouge office of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. practicing principally in the area of family law and real estate matters. His experience includes handling all types of matters related to family law including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, community property and related issues.

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Finance
  • Banking & Finance

Education

Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1970

Tulane University, B.A., 1967

Admissions

Admitted to practice: Louisiana, 1970, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and Middle District of Louisiana and U.S. Supreme Court.

Professional Associations

Baton Rouge Bar Association, Family Law Section

Louisiana State Bar Association, Board Certified in Family Law

Honors and Awards

Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® (Since 2006)

Selected Lawyer of the Year, in Family Law in Baton Rouge by The Best Lawyers in America^® (2015 and 2021)

AV^® Preeminent^TM Peer Review Rated.

Listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Family Law (Since 2008)

Representative Matters

Represented wife in community property proceedings establishing new law regarding classification of assets owned by closely held corporation in which stock ownership and control was held solely by the husband.

Represented husband in successful but lengthy community property litigation with ex-wife in state court proceedings and bankruptcy proceedings culminating in favorable conclusion for the client.

Represented wife in community property proceedings establishing co-mingling of husband's separate funds with community.

Represented husbands and wives in various family matters in trial courts and Courts of Appeal involving novel issues of law.

Successfully represented non-employee spouses (wife) regarding unique employee benefit plans of husband.