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Bruce Kuehne
Bruce Kuehne has been a great friend and someone I run to with all of my legal concerns! Bruce has many of the character traits I look for in an attorney. He is a very wise counselor and has the gift of discernment. He is thorough in his approach to legal circumstances. He has always been very honest and direct and I have always felt very confident with his recommendations and his approach to solving problems! His work has resulted in excellent results for me!
Gloria Ethridge, LCSW, ACSW
Regional Director
Gulf Coast Social Services
"Bruce Kuehne was my lawyer for my Chapter 13 bankruptcy. At one of the most difficult times in my life, Mr. Kuehne was kind, compassionate and patient. Now it's all over and closed. Looking back, it wasn't as painful as I thought it would be.
Thank you Bruce."
- Scott
I shall never forget October 2005! My mom was admitted into Baton Rouge General Hospital Bluebonnet in Critical Condition. The ironic thing was that in the midst of this storm surely came another. My home would be sold in a sheriff's sale and the man on my phone wanted to purchase it from me prior to the sale. A stranger, a very nice gentleman, brought my world crashing down on me. This was unconceivable to me until I realized I hadn't been home in days due to caring for my mother. I rushed home and to my dismay there was the notice on my door. I cried to that nice man about my problems and explained to him my current situation and as our conversation continued, he wanted to help. He asked my permission to disclose my information to an attorney near his complex, who was a Harvard graduate and a Christian man who was sure to be able to help me. The man I am speaking of is Attorney G. Bruce Kuehne. After obtaining his number, I called him and explained my situation and he promised to do all he could to help me. After leaving his office, I felt a sense of relief as if my burdens were being lifted. It was then that I thanked GOD for sending this man into my life to guide me through this storm.
From that first day Bruce started on my case, he worked tirelessly and extremely hard reviewing every law to help my case. He gave me sound advice and reassurance that everything would be alright. Bruce honored his promise of doing his best and he did! He helped me keep my home out of foreclosure and has assisted me with several other legal matters since that time. He is certainly a man of GOD and I thank GOD for sending him into my life. He and his staff were very compassionate and helpful while they worked with me.
If you have a legal issue and need some assistance please contact them and they will be more than happy to help you like they helped me!
Try them for yourself you won't be disappointed!
- Barbara Dixon
At the end of my case, I wrote to Bruce, "I think you are a very fine attorney because you are looking out for your client more than for yourself. That doesn't always happen in this 'very imperfect world.' " Bruce knew my divorce and settlement had taken a financial and emotional toll on me, and he told me he felt that any rational and decent judge should rule in my favor. But, he also told me, that doesn't always happen in a "very imperfect world" and I should drop the suit and get on with my life. When I told my attorney son in California about this he commented that this is the way lawyers should practice, but often do not.
Bruce gave me confidence to make hard decisions and I always felt that he was putting my welfare first. I could also add that he is very professional, patient, responsive, and fair. There is no doubt that I would refer this law firm to friends.
- Barbara Miller
Marcus Foote
The Best: Marcus Foote assisted me in a complex divorce and custody case that included three different states and great deal of work. I found this law firm to be the most honest and respectable bunch of people I had met in many years. The professionalism they display was quite refreshing to say the least. My first choice for any legal matters will always be Marcus Foote.
- Jme
Marcus Foote handled a restraining order matter which also involved a contempt of court situation. He is an excellent attorney with impeccable negotiation and litigation skills. Due to my work as a legal secretary, I have seen many attorneys' performances in the courtroom, and I have to say that Mr. Foote is one of the best. His ability to predict opposing counsel's next move is uncanny and his closing argument was well spoken and convincing. I recommend Mr. Foote and his entire law firm for any family law matter. In addition, his staff is courteous and helpful.
- MelisaB
There is no one else who I believe has knowledge and expertise to match Marcus' in these areas. He is conscientious, dependable and always responds expediently, enabling me to advise my clients promptly as well. I would recommend all attorneys at least consult with Marcus on specific issues as they arise. He is truly an invaluable resource.Marcus Foote has been a wonderful resource for me and many of my clients. Marcus not only assists me in the proper drafting of the language for a community property settlement, he handles all of my clients who need QDROs drafted. There are so many attorneys who think that drafting the language for a settlement of retirement accounts is as simple as using the Sims language; however, often the solution is much less cut and dry. More importantly, there are many attorneys who equate drafting a QDRO with obtaining a form from the company. This is not only foolish, but in many instances may be malpractice.
- Patricia Douglas, Family Law Attorney in Gonzales, LA
Todd Gaudin
Todd, Jill, and Kacie have been an essential ingredient in our most amazing year ever. Their team has the right mix of professionalism and tenderness that we needed to navigate the adoption process which can sometimes be overwhelming.
Experience shows itself in their ability to anticipate problems and balance the needs of everyone involved in the process. They have calmed our fears when we let them and backed off when appropriate. They have shared in our setbacks and sacrificed their time and resources to help us. They have certainly gone the 'second mile' to make our adoption possible.
Without their encouragement, sensitivity, and forbearance, we would have missed our Divine appointment to adopt our beautiful daughter. Because of all this and more, we owe them a debt which we can never repay. We are blessed to have found such a savvy team.
Yours faithfully,
Mark and Stacey
Finding an adoption attorney can be a hard choice. I was lucky enough to find a great one. The people at the KFG Law office treated me with such care and compassion. My feelings were always validated. They know that the decision that you are making is one of the hardest you will ever have to make. They are with you through every step of the process, from the beginning when you first choose adoption till even months after delivery. I still have a great relationship with the wonderful people at the firm. Jill, Todd, and Kacie are incredibly warm and understanding. Trusting them with finding a family for my child was the best choice I could have made.
- MP
Charles and I lost three children early in our marriage to tubal pregnancies. The pain that came with those losses seemed absolutely unbearable. We turned to God and found comfort. We knew if we didn't have children here on earth that we would see 'our three babies in heaven. We always felt that we were supposed to have children so we started looking into in vitro-fertilization. Again, it seemed as if we would hit a roadblock at every turn. We were very persistent in praying to God about His will in our lives and really believed that in His time we would have children in our home.
There weren't any in vitro clinics or doctors in Baton Rouge so we went to New Orleans. It didn't take us very long to leave the clinic. The doctor wanted to implant eight eggs, wait for fertilization and then "selectively reduce" down to two. There wasn't any way we could go through with this. We definitely don't believe in abortion and felt that they thought this was a politically correct word for abortion.
We then began thinking about adoption. There were two specific adoptions that we were very excited about. With the first one, the birth mother changed her mind early in the pregnancy and choose another family out of state. With the second one, we were in the delivery room and Charles got to cut the umbilical cord. We knew this was it! Eight hours prior to our bringing the baby boy home with us, the birth mother called and told us she had changed her mind. Her mother talked her into giving the child to someone she knew in her church. We were devastated. We pleaded with her parents to meet with us and they wouldn't consider it. We again turned to the Lord for comfort. At this point we still believed that God wanted us to have children in our home but we quit trying to adopt.
About three years ago we decided to try in vitro again. There are now doctors and clinics in Baton Rouge that can do this. Another roadblock. I am forty-two at this time and the doctor won't use my eggs. We met with an agency in Mississippi that supplied egg donors and realized that was not the route we wanted to take. We found a member in my family that wanted to be a surrogate and went through the mental and physical screening processes etc., but she changed her mind. Another wall. More leaning on God.
Don't get me wrong, we leaned on God through every bit of this but what we realized is that we were trying to make things happen and weren't waiting on Him. We were our roadblock! An amazing realization! Someone once told me, get out of the way so God can get things done. Imagine that, letting go and letting God. At this point, we let go. We literally said "God, if you want us to have a child in our home, you are going to have to put him there". But we also told God that even if it wasn't His plan, we were still going to serve Him. Simple as that, He can do anything. Fast forward to Dec. 2009. I get a text from a girl friend, that says the Lord had put Psalm 113:9 on her heart that morning and would Charles and I be interested in possibly adopting a child? She told me she hadn't even met the birth mother yet but that through her niece she knew of a young woman that was pregnant, seven months she thought, and that she wanted to place the child for adoption.
We went to the Lord in prayer and said. YES. We also listened to the Lord. He told us to stand still and let Him handle things. The words my friend received from Him were Restraint and Details. Restrain yourselves and I will work out the details. Amazing!
That's just what He did. One month later, Clark Stephen Bourgeois was born. He was born on Jan. 1, 2010 and came home with us on Jan. 3, 2010.
Through the help of Todd Gaudin and his team from Kuehne, Foote & Gaudin as well as Todd's amazing wife Hope and their children, Charles and I were able to adopt Clark. We are forever grateful and extremely blessed. God is Amazing!
In Christ,
Sue Bourgeois (Names have been changed to protect identities.)
Friends and Family,
I have been keeping everyone updated via email regarding Matthew.
January 27th, The Judge ruled to terminate the rights of the birth father and was in favor of us adopting Matthew. Our attorney, Todd Gaudin did an outstanding job in this case. He had a sound closing argument. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know to represent them. In court the attorney becomes your voice, and he was heard loud and clearly by all in the courtroom. When he spoke, the Judge listened. You could tell he respected what Todd had to say. He is from Baton Rouge. If anyone ever needs an honest person, he is the man you need on your side. Matthew also had an attorney who also made great points regarding being a parent and what it takes. They were both God's vessels.
Yesterday was five months and five days since my son was born. He was with us for Christmas, and we all celebrated with hearts wide open but with that ever so unspoken word of pure fear. Would this be our one and only Christmas? My entire family was extremely affected by this bittersweet memory we were making with our son. I know I can speak for all that were there. We celebrated it with such vigor, and love. This Christmas was all about Matthew. I would not change a thing about it. It was a beautiful first Christmas for our son. And now the first of many to come.
From the moment Todd called me and said" I have a birth mother, to the day I met this brave, remarkable woman Jan who gave birth to our son on August 21st, 2008 at 8:22 am. To seeing his beautiful face for the first time. Holding him, feeding him from my body, knowing I would always love this person unconditionally for the rest of my life, his first smile, first laugh, and first time to roll over .....oh what a roller coaster ride it's been. Although sometimes difficult, I would never change it for the world. Also to the man I married and his overwhelming love for this child. If anyone has been around Matt and his son, watch out. He is the protector of his boy. He is proud, so gentle and during his seven days inshore it's Matt and his son. Buddies. My husband is a wonderful father and I am so glad this gift will not be taken from him. I dare to imagine his life without his son. He is offshore now so I will be sending him this email as well. I want him to know how thankful I am that he is a part of my life. He has been my rock. Days when I felt I would completely fall apart, he was there with a listening ear, a helping hand, and a kind and so loving heart. I thank God for him every day.
I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, support, calls, emails, gifts. Whatever it may have been, if only a smile. I thank you. I realized yesterday and today how many people have touched our lives. Matt and I have wonderful loving families, we both have many wonderful friends. How very blessed we truly are.
I have said in my past emails how strongly I believe in the power of prayer. I know yesterday GOD was in the courtroom. I know he heard each and everyone of us. GOD IS GOOD.
Peace be with you all, and God bless you.
Love,
Catherine, Matt, and our son Matthew (Names have been changed to protect identities.)