William (Bill) G. Cherbonnier

William (Bill) G. Cherbonnier is a Louisiana lawyer at William G. Cherbonnier, Attorney at Law, serving clients in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes with a practice focused on business and consumer law, debt relief, bankruptcy law, probate, and foreclosure defense. He began practicing law in 1973 and has represented individuals and small businesses for more than five decades. His work often involves creditor lawsuits, debt collection problems, foreclosure concerns, and practical legal crisis planning in difficult financial situations locally.

Bill graduated from Tulane Law School at Tulane University with a J.D. before beginning legal practice in 1973. His early legal foundation led to long-term work in federal and state trial court matters, arbitration proceedings, lawsuit avoidance, and consumer representation. He uses that background to evaluate debt disputes, explain options clearly, and help clients decide whether negotiation, settlement, reorganization, or bankruptcy is the most practical path forward when financial pressure becomes serious for families or businesses.

Bill represents consumers in defense, negotiation, and settlement of claims or lawsuits brought by creditors. He also advises clients facing harassment from bill collectors, foreclosure threats, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 debt reorganization, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, probate administration, probate litigation, will contests, and related estate concerns. His approach treats bankruptcy as a last resort while exploring other lawful solutions first through careful review, documentation, and client communication at each step.

William (Bill) G. Cherbonnier is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, National Association of Consumer Advocates, and Louisiana Association for Justice. His official profile also notes service with the Louisiana State Bar Association Consumer Protection Section and a 2006 Distinguished Service Award from the New Orleans Pro Bono Project for helping consumers facing aggressive debt claims after Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, William G. Cherbonnier, Attorney at Law
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association, Consumer Protection Section, Legislation Committee
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Member, Louisiana Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Tulane University
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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