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- About The Firm
- Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
- Types of Medical Malpractice Cases
- Choosing your lawyer and working with him effectively
- When Do I need a Lawyer for My Medical Malpractice Case?
- How Do I Choose My Lawyer?
- What Questions Do I Ask When Choosing a Lawyer?
- Meeting With Your Lawyer
- How Do Lawyers Determine the Value of My Case?
- How Do I Effectively Work With My Lawyer?
- What is the Attorney Client Privilege?
- What are the Ethical Rules for Lawyers?
- What is a Contingency Fee?
- When and How Do I Fire My Lawyer?
- Screening the case
- Recoverable Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
- Fees and Costs in Medical Malpractice Cases
- The Legal Process
- Medical Review Panels
- Litigation, Trial and Appeal of Medical Malpractice Cases
- How Does My Case Proceed?
- What is Discovery
- What is Evidence?
- What Motions Are Filed in My Case?
- The Value and Settlement of My Case
- Will my Case Likely Settle?
- Do these Cases Often Settle?
- How Do Lawyers Determine the Value of My Case?
- Settlement Evaluations
- Physician's Consent to Settle the Case
- Reporting of Physician to National Databank
- How Do Insurance Adjusters Settle Cases?
- What is Mediation?
- How Do I Know If I Have a Good Settlement Offer?
- The Trial Of My Case
- How Does The Appeals Process Work?
- Does the Supreme Court Get to Hear My Case?
- Media & Press
- Verdicts and Settlements
Community Service
The members of The Cochran Firm Metairie have devoted extensive efforts in giving back to the community. Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Sanchez recently attended a day long clinic at a local church where they provided free legal advice to needy recipients. Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Sanchez also regularly attend local festivals where they have set up a booth to provide free legal advice.
Mr. Mitchell was also one of two attorneys who sponsored a local fund raising event for the Hope House, a charity for the homeless and those in need. The event raised over $10,000 for the worthwhile charity.
Mr. Mitchell has also volunteered his time at several local schools to help mentor school children on the benefits of staying in school and being educated.
Ms. Lavender is an active member in her church where she serves on the board of Elders.






