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Derbes is added to Approved Register of Civil Mediators

July 2, 2020

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

December 4, 2019

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)

August 3, 2019

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”

May 27, 2019

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

April 5, 2019

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.

Sagona, Artopoeus and Koehler Present at CLE by the Sea

April 5, 2019

Beau P. Sagona, Ellen B. Artopoeus, and Steven J. Koehler presented “Conventional Solutions for Mental Decline & Their Problems: Irrevocable Trusts, Revocable Trusts, POAs and More…” 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

Accounting for Bankruptcy Lawyers
Thursday, September 19, 2024

During this one-hour program presented by the Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee, Albert J. Derbes, IV, and Patrick J. Gros, CPA, will discuss accounting principles all bankruptcy lawyers should know.