team-member

Brett Duncan

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Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

A lifelong resident of Tangipahoa Parish, Brett is widely known as an elected member of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, where he is serving this year as the Board President. However, Brett's commitment to community and service reach as far back as his adolescent years.After graduating from Hammond High in 1994, he joined the Louisiana Army National Guard where he served for 10 years helping to lead operations of the 205th Engineer Battalion. His service included a tour of duty to Afghanistan in support of "Operation Enduring Freedom." While serving his country in combat is one of his proudest achievements, he is quick to tell anyone who will listen that this tour of duty was also the time when he was most proud of his hometown. Brett had asked his hometown to "Adopt" three Afghan villages near the base where he was stationed, and the city came through in a huge way. He was never more proud to be an American and Louisianan. For his service in combat, Brett received: Army Commendation Medal, Louisiana War Cross, Army Achievement Medal (3rd), National Defense Service Medal (2nd), and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medal.Brett graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in History and Government in 1999. While at Southeastern, he was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity, as well as, Gamma Sigma Alpha and Order of Omega honor societies. He also served as Interfraternity Council President and Chief Justice of the Student Body. Upon his year of graduation, Brett was the recipient of the Lieu Award, the highest honor for academic excellence in his major.After graduation, Brett began pursuing a Masters in Business Administration and joined the Management team of ARAMARK Corporation, the company in charge of food service operations at Southeastern Louisiana University.On April 7, 2001, Brett married his college sweetheart, the former Regina Melissa Lamb. The couple has two beautiful children, Kendall Haleigh Duncan and Robert Cameron Keller Duncan.He obtained his Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Civil Law in 2005 from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Duncan has managed and grown his own law firm for over ten years. He is passionate about his work, which he describes as "simply helping his neighbors and friends through some of the most difficult times in their lives." He is also the town attorney for the Town of Independence. In addition to his successful private practice, for seven years he served as a Public Defender in the Juvenile Division advocating for over 1,000 abused, neglected and troubled youths. He volunteers his time with organizations like, Rotary Club; TARC; CASA, where he was a mentor for troubled youth; Restoration House, where he was board chairman for 2 years; Chamber of Commerce; and the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth, and more recently has served as an Asst. Scout Master and District Chairman. He is also a small group leader at Church of the King in Mandeville.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Brett K. Duncan & Co.201 N.W. Railroad AveSuite 211Hammond, LA, 70401

Office: (985) 269-0854

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 20, 2016

Unfortunately, Brett was not my first attorney, but when I did finally find him and hired him he went above and beyond to handle some very extraordinary circumstances regarding my custody case. He truly cares about the clients he represents and really advocates for the children. Brett is seasoned, professional and worked hard for my child.

Mark
April 20, 2016

Brett has been my lawyer for numerous things. Every thing he said would happen, did happen in a good way. The highlight for me was he got me custody of my kid and child support. Yes, even Dads can get full custody and support. A fair and honest lawyer, thanks Brett!!!

Katherine
April 8, 2021

I highly recommend Mr. Duncan and his team! He and his staff have been fantastic in handling my legal needs over the last few years. They have been timely and professional in responding to every matter that arose. He is very knowledgeable in local law. Also, he is willing to guide his clients in the best direction to go, yet will still honor his client’s wishes as much as possible. In addition to that, he and his staff have been extremely open, patient, and compassionate with every question or concern I had through each process. If you are looking for someone who will get matters handled without wasting time, energy, or money, contact his office today. Again, I highly recommend Mr. Duncan and his staff!

Matthew
August 14, 2019

Mr Duncan is very helpful, and very knowledgeable. He helped me from across state lines. Mr Duncan helped me maintain a NC custody order and got me a civil warrant to retrieve my daughter and bring her home.

Leo
April 8, 2019

From the moment I sat down with Brett for my divorce consultation I knew He was the Lawyer to represent me. Through the whole process he answered questions and put my mind at ease about what was going on while at the same time making no promises about the outcome. With that said Brett did more than an outstanding job and got me through it in one piece and with very very little pain. If You need a divorce lawyer Brett is who you should call.

Shasy
September 14, 2018

Brett Duncan and his staff were helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns. They made me feel comfortable and explained the process of divorce, community property settlement and child support/custody. He helped me to stay focused on the larger picture, and he worked on my case in a caring and timely manner. Thank you for all your help and patience in my divorce. You made a difficult time a little easier and less stressful, which I greatly appreciate.

John Burelle
September 8, 2018

I visited Mr Duncan when we believed our grandson was in danger. He was very upfront about the problems we would encounter and the cost involved in the case. He was able to very quickly get us temporary custody removing our grandson for the dangerous situation he was facing. He kept us informed throughout the entire case. Very pleased.

Larry
January 2, 2018

I will definitely recommend. Helped get everything handled and situated with my custodial agreement

Stacie
November 11, 2017

Brett Duncan did a great job handleing my case. He was very professional, but approachable. He was able to deal with my ex and get the child support we needed. His staff members are wonderful, helpful and patient. I very much recomend him, he made all the difference.

Boyd
November 9, 2017

Mr. Duncan’s advice has been invaluable to us. He has always answered our questions promptly, and that has helped us breathe easier, at times. I only wish we had found him first!

anonymous
April 20, 2016

Unfortunately, Brett was not my first attorney, but when I did finally find him and hired him he went above and beyond to handle some very extraordinary circumstances regarding my custody case. He truly cares about the clients he represents and really advocates for the children. Brett is seasoned, professional and worked hard for my child.

Mark
April 20, 2016

Brett has been my lawyer for numerous things. Every thing he said would happen, did happen in a good way. The highlight for me was he got me custody of my kid and child support. Yes, even Dads can get full custody and support. A fair and honest lawyer, thanks Brett!!!

Katherine
April 8, 2021

I highly recommend Mr. Duncan and his team! He and his staff have been fantastic in handling my legal needs over the last few years. They have been timely and professional in responding to every matter that arose. He is very knowledgeable in local law. Also, he is willing to guide his clients in the best direction to go, yet will still honor his client’s wishes as much as possible. In addition to that, he and his staff have been extremely open, patient, and compassionate with every question or concern I had through each process. If you are looking for someone who will get matters handled without wasting time, energy, or money, contact his office today. Again, I highly recommend Mr. Duncan and his staff!

Matthew
August 14, 2019

Mr Duncan is very helpful, and very knowledgeable. He helped me from across state lines. Mr Duncan helped me maintain a NC custody order and got me a civil warrant to retrieve my daughter and bring her home.

Leo
April 8, 2019

From the moment I sat down with Brett for my divorce consultation I knew He was the Lawyer to represent me. Through the whole process he answered questions and put my mind at ease about what was going on while at the same time making no promises about the outcome. With that said Brett did more than an outstanding job and got me through it in one piece and with very very little pain. If You need a divorce lawyer Brett is who you should call.

Shasy
September 14, 2018

Brett Duncan and his staff were helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns. They made me feel comfortable and explained the process of divorce, community property settlement and child support/custody. He helped me to stay focused on the larger picture, and he worked on my case in a caring and timely manner. Thank you for all your help and patience in my divorce. You made a difficult time a little easier and less stressful, which I greatly appreciate.

John Burelle
September 8, 2018

I visited Mr Duncan when we believed our grandson was in danger. He was very upfront about the problems we would encounter and the cost involved in the case. He was able to very quickly get us temporary custody removing our grandson for the dangerous situation he was facing. He kept us informed throughout the entire case. Very pleased.

Larry
January 2, 2018

I will definitely recommend. Helped get everything handled and situated with my custodial agreement

Stacie
November 11, 2017

Brett Duncan did a great job handleing my case. He was very professional, but approachable. He was able to deal with my ex and get the child support we needed. His staff members are wonderful, helpful and patient. I very much recomend him, he made all the difference.

Boyd
November 9, 2017

Mr. Duncan’s advice has been invaluable to us. He has always answered our questions promptly, and that has helped us breathe easier, at times. I only wish we had found him first!

anonymous
April 20, 2016

Unfortunately, Brett was not my first attorney, but when I did finally find him and hired him he went above and beyond to handle some very extraordinary circumstances regarding my custody case. He truly cares about the clients he represents and really advocates for the children. Brett is seasoned, professional and worked hard for my child.

Mark
April 20, 2016

Brett has been my lawyer for numerous things. Every thing he said would happen, did happen in a good way. The highlight for me was he got me custody of my kid and child support. Yes, even Dads can get full custody and support. A fair and honest lawyer, thanks Brett!!!

Katherine
April 8, 2021

I highly recommend Mr. Duncan and his team! He and his staff have been fantastic in handling my legal needs over the last few years. They have been timely and professional in responding to every matter that arose. He is very knowledgeable in local law. Also, he is willing to guide his clients in the best direction to go, yet will still honor his client’s wishes as much as possible. In addition to that, he and his staff have been extremely open, patient, and compassionate with every question or concern I had through each process. If you are looking for someone who will get matters handled without wasting time, energy, or money, contact his office today. Again, I highly recommend Mr. Duncan and his staff!

Matthew
August 14, 2019

Mr Duncan is very helpful, and very knowledgeable. He helped me from across state lines. Mr Duncan helped me maintain a NC custody order and got me a civil warrant to retrieve my daughter and bring her home.

Leo
April 8, 2019

From the moment I sat down with Brett for my divorce consultation I knew He was the Lawyer to represent me. Through the whole process he answered questions and put my mind at ease about what was going on while at the same time making no promises about the outcome. With that said Brett did more than an outstanding job and got me through it in one piece and with very very little pain. If You need a divorce lawyer Brett is who you should call.

Shasy
September 14, 2018

Brett Duncan and his staff were helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns. They made me feel comfortable and explained the process of divorce, community property settlement and child support/custody. He helped me to stay focused on the larger picture, and he worked on my case in a caring and timely manner. Thank you for all your help and patience in my divorce. You made a difficult time a little easier and less stressful, which I greatly appreciate.

John Burelle
September 8, 2018

I visited Mr Duncan when we believed our grandson was in danger. He was very upfront about the problems we would encounter and the cost involved in the case. He was able to very quickly get us temporary custody removing our grandson for the dangerous situation he was facing. He kept us informed throughout the entire case. Very pleased.

Larry
January 2, 2018

I will definitely recommend. Helped get everything handled and situated with my custodial agreement

Stacie
November 11, 2017

Brett Duncan did a great job handleing my case. He was very professional, but approachable. He was able to deal with my ex and get the child support we needed. His staff members are wonderful, helpful and patient. I very much recomend him, he made all the difference.

Boyd
November 9, 2017

Mr. Duncan’s advice has been invaluable to us. He has always answered our questions promptly, and that has helped us breathe easier, at times. I only wish we had found him first!