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Fake landlord attorneys in Louisiana
If a non-lawyer took your money in Louisiana — under the guise of fake landlord attorneys — Louisiana law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Louisiana
Landlords or property managers who send 'legal' eviction letters, threats, or appear in housing court without a license are committing UPL. Tenants can recover damages.
Louisiana's UPL statute: La. R.S. 37:213
Louisiana prohibits unauthorized practice as a criminal offense; the Louisiana State Bar Association's UPL Committee investigates and can refer cases to the district attorney.
Penalties in Louisiana
Fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2 years for each violation, plus civil injunctions.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Louisiana's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Louisiana attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report fake landlord attorneys in Louisiana
- File with Louisiana State Bar Association — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Louisiana attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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