Avvo Client’s Choice Award 2015
Howell D. Jones IV received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2015. The award recognizes sustained client satisfaction based on direct client feedback and reflects a consistent record of professional service, responsiveness, and trust.
President, F. A. Pappy Little Jr. American Inn of Court
Howell D. Jones IV serves as President of the F. A. Pappy Little Jr. American Inn of Court. Inns of Court are professional organizations dedicated to strengthening advocacy, ethics, and professionalism within the legal system. Serving as President reflects earned respect within the legal community and active leadership in mentoring, legal education, and professional standards.
Professional Leadership and Legal Service
Howell D. Jones IV maintains active involvement in the Louisiana State Bar Association and participates in pro bono and community-focused legal initiatives throughout Central Louisiana. Leadership within professional organizations and service based work reinforce a practice grounded in responsibility, preparation, and long term commitment to the legal profession and the community it serves.
Professional Standing and Litigation Practice
Adam G. Huddleston maintains an established professional presence supported by verified legal directory profiles, including Avvo and Lawyers.com. These profiles document active practice, credentials, and experience across criminal defense and family law matters.
Courtroom Experience and Legal Practice
Adam G. Huddleston’s practice includes work across state and federal court systems, supporting representation in complex criminal and domestic matters. Experience in multiple court settings informs litigation strategy, procedural decision-making, and case management from initial filings through resolution.
Public Legal Engagement
Adam G. Huddleston contributes legal insight through professional question and answer platforms addressing criminal defense and family law issues. This work reflects engagement with public legal education and accessibility, offering general guidance to individuals navigating high-stakes legal matters.
CALI Award, Constitutional Law
Carolyn O’Neal Hines earned a CALI Award in Constitutional Law during law school. CALI Awards are presented to the highest performing student in a specific course at an accredited law school and recognize exceptional academic performance, analytical skill, and mastery of constitutional principles that form the foundation of complex federal litigation.
President, Alexandria Bar Association 2021 to 2022
Carolyn O’Neal Hines served as President of the Alexandria Bar Association from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she provided leadership over professional programming, member engagement, and organizational direction. Election to the presidency reflects peer confidence, professional judgment, and recognized leadership within the Central Louisiana legal community.
Immigration Practice and Federal Litigation Experience
Carolyn O’Neal Hines is admitted to practice before federal courts and has handled matters involving federal jurisdiction, including litigation related to immigration proceedings. Her experience includes work connected to removal matters and federal habeas corpus filings, requiring familiarity with constitutional standards, procedural rules, and federal court practice.
Ongoing Professional Involvement
Carolyn O’Neal Hines remains actively involved in bar-related initiatives and professional organizations supporting legal education, ethical practice, and collaboration among attorneys. Her professional engagement reflects continued commitment to leadership, federal advocacy, and service within the legal profession.
Judicial Law Clerk, Ninth Judicial District Court
Addison Hensel served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge Mary Lauve Doggett of the Ninth Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish. Clerkship responsibilities included exposure to trial court proceedings, judicial analysis, motion practice, and case management. This experience provides direct insight into courtroom procedure and judicial decision-making that informs litigation-focused practice.
Advocacy Training and Academic Leadership
During law school, Addison Hensel participated in the Women’s Student Bar Association and the Moot Court Board and competed in trial advocacy programs. These roles reflect structured advocacy training, leadership development, and preparation for courtroom-focused representation.
Professional Development and Legal Practice
Addison Hensel maintains professional profiles through established legal directories and remains actively engaged in professional development within the legal community. Her background reflects a practice grounded in procedural awareness, advocacy training, and continued growth within litigation-focused work.
