MEET OUR TEAM
Law Offices of Donald D'Aunoy, Jr.
Our Team is Experienced and Will Fight For Our Clients
Brett M. Powers
Associate Attorney
Brett M. Powers is a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Preeminent Rated Attorney who represents individual clients with personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Powers has represented injured persons, workers, and victims of chemical exposure.
Mr. Powers is a New Orleans Metro Area native. He is admitted to practice in both Louisiana and Texas and has tried cases in State and Federal Courts across the country.
When not representing his clients’ interests, Mr. Powers enjoys spending time with his wife Leanne and their two children, Max and Lily.
EDUCATION:
– Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Arts (1994)
– Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Juris Doctor (1998)
BAR ADMISSIONS:
– Louisiana (1999)
– Texas (2009)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
– Louisiana State Bar Association
– Texas State Bar Association
COURT ADMISSIONS:
– Louisiana State Courts
– Louisiana Federal Courts (Eastern, Western & Middle Districts)
– Texas State Courts
Lisa Barnett
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Lisa Barnett is Donald D’Aunoy’s office manager and bookkeeper. She received her bachelor’s degree from Tulane University in 1993 and has been working in the accounting field ever since. She enjoys a warm relationship with the firm’s clients and vendors, making them her top priority. She is responsible for the firm’s accounting, marketing, IT and office administration. In her spare time, Ms. Barnett enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, riding her bicycle in the sunshine and spending time with family and loved ones.
Katie Laszlo
Paralegal
Katie was raised in Michigan and holds dual citizenship in Luxembourg. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in criminal justice and Tulane University with a degree in legal studies. Katie has over ten years of experience in the legal field and has primarily worked in personal injury throughout her career as a paralegal.
She is responsible for the day-to-day handling of cases including proficiently opening a file and seeing it through settlement. She is very knowledgeable regarding personal injury and fully understands the process and is able to empathize with the clients. Katie takes great pride in her work and feels that she has found a perfect fit with the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy, Jr.
In her free time, Katie enjoys traveling, reading, antiquing, trivia, skiing, as well as spending time with her dogs, family, and friends.
John Favaloro
Paralegal
John Favaloro holds a degree in Criminal Justice and has attained his Paralegal Certificate from Loyola University New Orleans. He understands the rapid nature of the legal system and thrives knowing that his work is helping the office’s clients become whole again. At the law office, John embraces optimism. While you can find John enjoying festivals near his home in New Orleans, he also loves the outdoors and spends his leisure time fishing and hunting.
Dana Sosa
Paralegal
Dana Stansbury Sosa is a paralegal at the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1992 with a B.S. in Industrial Psychology and from the University of New Orleans in 1997 with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Dana has been a litigation paralegal for the past thirty years, and has assisted on numerous jury and bench trials on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. She has two adult children who have become successful in their careers, Bria and Hayden, who live out of town. She loves to spend time with them. A Louisiana native, Dana has roots in Morgan City and New Orleans. She is passionate about classic horror movies, particularly enjoying the local iconic Morgus the Magnificent. With a deep appreciation for her state’s culture and history, Dana brings a unique perspective to her work. Diligent and dedicated, she supports the firm’s attorneys with research, document preparation, and case management.
Lucy Burke
File Clerk/Receptionist
Lucy Burke is the office receptionist and file clerk. As a native speaker of English and Spanish, Lucy is a motivated bilingual specialist who uses her language skills to communicate and listen to the client’s needs. She has advanced her Spanish-speaking ability by living abroad in Madrid, Spain, for 5 years. Away from work, Lucy enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, decorating for the holidays, and traveling.
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