Meet Your Legal Team
Most staff members at Magee, Zeringue & Richardson Attorneys at Law, have been with the firm for 10 or more years. They live and work where you do: in Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Franklinton, Bush, Abita Springs and Folsom. With combined legal experience of more than 50 years, you get a sense of family and professionalism. We are well trained and able to assist clients with most of their needs. If unable to answer a question, we find someone who can. Included in the staff is a Notary Public to assist with any notarial needs and a bookkeeper to answer billing questions.
We work as a team to provide you, our client, with the best assistance and care needed to handle your case.
| William M. “Bill” Magee Litigation – Trial Attorney bill@wmageelaw.com
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Admitted to Practice in the following States/Courts
| State of Louisiana, 1978 | State of Colorado, 1993 |
| United States Supreme Court, 2009 | United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1986 |
Affiliations:
| Louisiana State Bar Association | Greater Covington Bar Association |
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Ally of the Alliance Defense Fund |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) | 22nd JDC Inns of Court |
| St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce |
Certifications:
| Board Certified Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board Trial Advocacy |
| Trained Mediator |
Experience:
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- He practiced law in association with Mary Clemence Devereux from 1987 to 2009 and with Raymond Childress from 1989 to 1995. (Both now judges for the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.)
- Bill has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2002. (This Certification is granted to only a select few who are qualified to merit the designation. In Louisiana, there are 20,554 attorneys as of 2009. Only 40 are Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy.)
| Zara Zeringue Business Litigation – Family Law – Personal Injury zara@wmageelaw.com
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- Awarded a “BV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. (Highest possible rating in both ability & ethical standards by peers.)
- While attending law school, Zara joined the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic advocating for wetland protection. Her efforts, along with that of other members of the Clinic, resulted in the establishment of the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Mandeville, Louisiana.
St Tammany DWI
“Zara managed my involvement in a contentious probate matter professionally, compassionately and thoroughly.” – Rachel P.
See More Testimonials from Zara’s Clients
| Suellen Richardson Family Law – Divorce – Domestic – Criminal Defense suellen@wmageelaw.com
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| Rhea P. Loney of Counsel Small Business Law – Contract Litigation – Landlord/Tenant rhea@wmageelaw.com
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