Serious advocates for people and business.
Akers+Melder brings trial-tested litigation and strategic counsel to Southeast Louisiana — from personal injury and criminal defense to family law, civil disputes, appeals, and business matters.
Offices in Baton Rouge & St. Tammany · Serving all of Southeast Louisiana
Litigation and legal counsel for people and business — built on trial experience, strategic thinking, and a genuine commitment to every client we serve.
Courtroom-tested
We try cases. When negotiation falls short, we are prepared to win in front of a judge and jury.
Personal attention
You work directly with your attorney — never a case number. We take a deliberately limited number of clients.
Across the region
Offices in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany, serving clients throughout Southeast Louisiana.
How we help
Whatever you are facing, there is a good chance we can help — and if it is outside our wheelhouse, we will point you to someone who can.
"Outhouse" Counsel
Your dedicated legal team for businesses that don't need — or can't yet justify — a full-time attorney in-house.
Personal Injury
Hurt because someone else was careless? We pursue the full compensation you and your family are owed.
Criminal Defense
When you're accused of a crime, nothing is more important than your defense. We are ready to fight for you.
Learn moreAppeals
An unfavorable verdict isn't always the end of the road. We handle appeals before Louisiana's higher courts.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, support, and community property — handled with both skill and sensitivity.
Civil Litigation
From restraining orders to class actions, we bring strategic preparation and determined advocacy to disputes of every size.
Estate Planning and Successions
Protect your family and your legacy with a plan built to last — and get steady guidance settling a loved one's succession when the time comes.
Roof & Storm Damage Insurance Claims
Insurer denied, delayed, or lowballed your storm-damage roof claim? We fight to get it paid — and hold bad-faith insurers accountable.
Learn moreMeet the team
Experienced Louisiana litigators who will handle your case personally.
Greg Akers
Partner
“My clients' interests come first — I help them explore their opportunities, exercise their rights, and achieve results that exceed expectations.”
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Josh Melder
Partner
“The wheels of justice are in motion, and they are not going to stop as long as there is breath in my body.”
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John Pipes
Associate Attorney
“Trust comes from unyielding advocacy.”
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Advocacy you can feel from the first call
We built this firm to give Louisiana clients big-firm capability with the responsiveness of a team that actually knows your name. When you hire us, you get lawyers who prepare relentlessly and fight hard for the result you need.
- Over a decade defending and advocating for Louisiana clients
- Millions recovered for injured clients and their families
- Experience from the Governor’s office to the courtroom
- Straight answers and a clear strategy from day one
A free tool for all of Louisiana law
A+M Partner, Greg Akers, developed the Louisiana Law Browser — a robust reference to Louisiana’s laws and rules, from the Constitution and the codes to the court and legislative rules. Free to explore, and open to everyone.
Louisiana Law BrowserTalk to a lawyer today
Every case starts with a free, confidential consultation. Call the office nearest you, or send us a message — we are ready to help.