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Sagona Presents at LSU’s 24th Annual Family Law Virtual Conference

Beau P. Sagona presented “Shortcuts and Traps in Partitioning Retirement Benefits” to attendees of LSU’s 24th Annual Family Law Virtual Conference.

Derbes is added to Approved Register of Civil Mediators

Albert J. Derbes, IV, after completing his 40 hour civil mediation training course at The University of Texas at Austin, became listed on the Approved Register of Civil Mediators maintained by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is available for civil mediations with emphasis in the areas of insolvency & bankruptcy, probate & trust...

Beau P. Sagona was recognized by The Pro Bono Project (New Orleans) with its Distinguished Service Award

Beau P. Sagona was recognized by The Pro Bono Project (New Orleans) with its Distinguished Service Award at its annual awards luncheon. The Pro Bono Project matches persons with legal needs with volunteer attorneys who handle the matter without charge. Beau started volunteering with the program in November of 1990 – one month after he became a lawyer – and has...

Beau P. Sagona serves as chair for Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB)

Beau P. Sagona‘s service as chair of a hearing committee for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) and his other involvement in the Louisiana legal community were spotlighted in the LADB’s August 2019 “Nota Bene” newsletter.

Sagona Presented “Testamentary Trust Basics”

Beau P. Sagona joined Louisiana Chief Disciplinary Counsel Charles B. “Chuck” Plattsmier, Louisiana State Bar Association Ethics Counsel Richard P. Lemmier and other speakers on the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s annual five-city tour of Louisiana to present free continuing legal education. Beau’s topic was “Testamentary Trust Basics.”

Derbes, Credo, and Cutrone Present at CLE by the Sea

Albert J. Derbes, IV, Honorable William C. Credo, III, and Dr. Candace Cutrone presented “The Coroner and First Response to Mental Illness Interdictions: Judicial Commitments and Litigation” at the Jefferson Bar Association’s 32nd Annual CLE by the Sea that was held at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Upcoming Events

Albert J. Derbes, IV will be presenting at the Jefferson Bar Association CLE by the Sea on April 11, 2024 with the Honorable Meredith S. Grabill on “Bankruptcy Law for Non-Bankruptcy Lawyers”


Eric J. Derbes will be presenting at the Jefferson Bar Association CLE by the Sea on April 11, 2024 with the Honorable Shayna Beevers Morvant and attorney Eric M. Shorr on “Will Clauses to Avoid Probate Litigation”