M. Janice Villarrubia, Principal Attorney
I went to law school after successful careers in insurance adjusting and broadcast sales. My interest in estate law and ultimately my law practice began as a result of difficult litigation over my mother’s estate.
I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and my Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center in 2002. I have participated in professionalism seminars for incoming law students at Loyola, Tulane, and Southern law school. I have been an instructor for continuing legal education for National Business Institute and Southern Law Center.
Originally from Florida, I have lived in Louisiana for over thirty years and consider it home. I have one son who lives in Dali City, Yunnan, China with his wife and children. I have traveled in Europe, Canada, Mexico and most recently, to China.
My advice and story were featured in the 2007 Advocate article “Where’s….
Super Lawyers named me a "Rising Star" for 2012 and 2013, and as a "Super Lawyer" for 2016.
Legal Association Memberships:
2014 President of the East Baton Rouge Estate and Business Planning Council
Louisiana Bar Association
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Instructor, National Business Institute:
- Death and Disharmony: Conflict & Litigation in Successions
- Where to Begin: Overview of Estate Planning
- Revocable Trusts: How to Create & Best Use Revocable Trusts
Reported Cases:
Succession of Patricia Lee Forman, No. CA 09-1455, Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit; writ denied Succession of Helen Marie Foret, No. 2010 CA 1038, Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit Cleaver v. Western National Life Insurance, No. 2014 CA 0972, First Circuit; writ denied
Licensed to practice in:
All Louisiana Courts
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana