Ciolino & Onstott helps clients resolve legal issues relating to property, litigation, death, and dying. We believe our client's should receive excellent legal work and a high level of care. By being transparent and accessible, we make our clients' lives better.
Max is an estate planning and successions attorney who works closely with his clients as they establish plans to protect their families, or navigate legal frameworks after the death of a loved one.He is caring, thorough, and invested in his clients' outcomes. Alex is a managing member of Ciolino & Onstott.
Max is an estate planning and successions attorney who works closely with his clients as they establish plans to protect their families, or navigate legal frameworks after the death of a loved one.He is caring, thorough, and invested in his clients' outcomes. Alex is a managing member of Ciolino & Onstott.
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My greatest joy as an attorney is helping my clients find comfort and security during challenging times. I provide this support through both estate planning and probate legal services. When my clients need estate planning or probate services, they are often struggling with issues of death, loss, aging, fear, and uncertainty.
Alex is a managing member of Ciolino & Onstott. He is a strong oral and written advocate who is committed to achieving exceptional results for his clients. Prior to joining the firm in 2017, he worked at a local boutique litigation firm, working on complex actions ranging from environmental contamination lawsuits on behalf of Louisiana landowners to national antitrust class actions.
Proactively developing an estate plan is the right decision for your family and for you. By getting involved now and making decisions on behalf of yourself, your property, and your loved ones, you can avoid conflict, and guarantee the best outcomes for everyone involved. We offer a range of flat-rate and hourly fee packages to suit your family's particular needs.
In addition to the emotional strain, friends and family are also often burdened with managing the property of their loved ones, paying for funeral costs, dealing with life insurance companies, banks, utility companies, and more. On top of that, the legal process required to get ownership of your inheritance (known as "succession" in Louisiana, or "probate" elsewhere) can be complicated and confusing.
Navigating the world of real estate law can be difficult and taxing for even the most experienced real estate professionals. Having a legal team to guide you through these complexities can help you resolve such a conflict before you end up in court. Misconceptions about the law abound, and often lead to unnecessary conflict between agents, and sometimes cause a complete breakdown in negotiations.
Reviews (14)
Samuel Wilcher
Jan 26, 2022
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Djuna Bridges
Nov 26, 2021
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I was referred to Max for estate planning. He was extremely responsive, detailed, and respectful of me and my family throughout the process. He took time to explain each process, the actions we would need to take/and he would take, and experiences we would have. Max offered holistic services, is of high integrity, and provided ethical guidance. Max made what can be an uncomfortable discussion very easy. He also checked in on us during the storm - while he was also evacuating!! Very good attorney, and an even better HUMAN!
Shapiro Dumas
Nov 24, 2021
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In my experience when working with the attorneys at this firm, 5 stars are not enough to describe the service they provide to their clients. Unlike most attorneys they posses a high standard of customer service skills, displayed through their caring demeaner and professional legal ethics. I've had the pleasure of working with Attorney Alex and Attorney Max regarding succession cases. They have provided excellent legal knowledge in finalizing complex successions with multiple heirs and successions with missing heirs to help families. Their rates are affordable, communication is clear and response
Jan Whitney
Jul 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I have worked with this law firm and Max for the past 4+ years through two estates. I live in Arizona. I could not have managed without their help.The quality of work, the professional manner in which many complicated issues were addressed and the responsiveness to all matters were above and beyond! I highly recommend this law firm.
I have worked with this law firm and Max for the past 4+ years through two estates. I live in Arizona. I could not have managed without their help.The quality of work, the professional manner in which many complicated issues were addressed and the responsiveness to all matters were above and beyond! I highly recommend this law firm.
Beau Ciolino
Jun 19, 2021
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Chris Blum
Mar 22, 2021
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Max Ciolino have us a great experience for our first time estate planning. He presented a clear and detailed set of options for us to setup for our new child. He was also persistent to complete the process as my wife and I tend to get busy and needed the contact and reminders to complete to not let it linger and have the process completed because we never know what unexpected events are to occur tomorrow. This was an easy process and extremely informative and I'm so happy we chose to complete the process. I can't think it would have been better with anyone other than Max.
Lee Benton
Jan 12, 2021
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Max was great. he listened to us on the phone as my wife and we planed out our last will and testament. He made sure we fallowed the laws of this great state. and he seemed to go out of his way by making sure our final wishes would be carried out as we liked. We meaning both my wife and myself.
it must be said he also made sure both my wife and myself maintained confidentiality between even us as all lawyers are known for.
i would not hesitate to use him again if the need arose.
thank you Max Ciolino. for your wonderful work.
lee
it must be said he also made sure both my wife and myself maintained confidentiality between even us as all lawyers are known for.
i would not hesitate to use him again if the need arose.
thank you Max Ciolino. for your wonderful work.
lee
Patrice E. Jones
Dec 31, 2020
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I don't know how I would have made it through my divorce without Max! I couldn't have chosen a better team to represent me. Everyone I encountered at Ciolino & Onstott was personable, professional, and efficient. Max was not only super knowledgeable about my case and law, but also extraordinarily empathetic about everything that I was going through. I found communication with Max excellent, as he was always easy to reach via phone, email, or text. I highly recommend Ciolino & Onstott for all of your legal needs. THANKS, Max!!
Kyle Hughes
Nov 24, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Max Ciolino is a knowledgeable, diligent, and responsive attorney who will fight for you just as you would fight for yourself. My experience with Ciolino & Onstott left me more than satisfied and glad I made the decision to retain their services. Would definitely recommend!
Max Ciolino is a knowledgeable, diligent, and responsive attorney who will fight for you just as you would fight for yourself. My experience with Ciolino & Onstott left me more than satisfied and glad I made the decision to retain their services. Would definitely recommend!
Paul Valteau
Aug 05, 2020
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Max Ciolino was my attorney after I was injured in a car accident. He was professional, efficient, and accessible throughout our representation. He represented my cause aggressively against two insurance companies who attempted to undervalue my claim and shift blame to each other. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Sajal Roy
Aug 29, 2018
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Hanjie Song
Aug 28, 2018
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I was one of Mr.Onstott's earliest clients, and I will be forever in debt to him for his help. He guided me through what could've been turned into a life ruining experience with great empathy and consideration. Through his brilliant work and resourcefulness, I was able to come out of it with the most ideal outcome possible.
I recommend Mr. Onstott and his partners with my full confidence, and I thank them for their work!
I recommend Mr. Onstott and his partners with my full confidence, and I thank them for their work!
Sean Stalker
Apr 12, 2018
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Mr. Onstott represented me after I was hit by a car while riding my bike. He arranged prompt, quality medical care for me and saw to it that I be reimbursed for my bike, medical bills and my pain and suffering. He answered a wide array of questions for me regarding my case and was very through in his responses. I am very pleased with the attention he showed to me and the resolution of my case. I highly recommend him.
William Most
Sep 09, 2016
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