Josie Numa Wicks, Bankruptcy Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

Josie concentrates on bankruptcy, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Josie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Bankruptcy

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• Immigration

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• Personal Injury

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Josie's primary office is at 938 Lafayette Street, New Orleans, LA, 70113. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Josie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Josie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Josie for a bankruptcy case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Josie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Josie offer a free consultation?

  Josie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Josie's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Josie's current terms during booking.

• How long do bankruptcy cases in Louisiana typically take?

  Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Josie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Josie take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?

  Josie is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Josie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Josie?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Josie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Josie accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

  Josie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.