ATTORNEYS: Danielle Thompson is the founder of The Thompson Law Office, LLC. Prior to attending law school, Mrs. Thompson worked as an educator for Lafayette Parish School Board serving at risk students. Mrs. Thompson earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Louisiana in 2007 and her Master's Degree in Administration and Leadership in 2010 graduating summa cum laude . During law school, Mrs. Thompson served as a Teacher's Assistant to law professors both in contracts and obligations. Mrs. Thompson earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern University Law School in 2015 where she graduated cum laude and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2015. In addition, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Judge Paul deMahy in the 16th Judicial District Court. Paul J. deMahy joined the firm as, of counsel, after serving as Judge of the 16th Judicial District Court for thirty-one years (31). He is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State . deMahy engaged in a general legal practice from 1973 through 1986. He handled numerous jury trials, including two capital murder cases. He served as an Assistant Defender and Chief Defender of the 16th Judicial District Public Defenders Office. He served St. Martinville as its City Attorney from 1974 through 1986. Mr. deMahy serves on the Board of Governors of the American Judges Association. Lauren M. Hue is, of counsel, attorney at The Thompson Law Office, LLC. Prior to law school, Ms. Hue attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology in May 2012. During law school, Ms. Hue clerked from multiple law firms including Seale, Smith, Zuber & Barnette of Baton Rouge and The Law Office of John B. Lambremont, Sr. of Baton Rouge. Additionally, Ms. Hue interned with the Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General during Summer 2016. Ms. Hue earned her juris doctorate from Southern University Law Center and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2017. Ms. Hue is qualified as a Child Advocate of Children in Need of Care until December 2018.