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Caroline Tomeny

Caroline M. Tomeny is a partner and joined the firm in 2011. Caroline practices in the area of general civil litigation, with a focus on employment law, administrative law, civil rights defense, and personal injury defense. She provides counsel to employers in personnel matters and in the preparation of employee policies and procedures, as well as guidance on compliance with state and federal employment laws. She has conducted workplace investigations and has represented state agencies in employment-related litigation in state and federal court. Additionally, Caroline has served as a prosecutor for the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and has represented the agency in judicial reviews. She has defended state officials and agencies in civil rights actions in federal court, including in the area of prisoner litigation. Caroline is also experienced in class action litigation, Public Bid Law, Public Records Act, estate planning, successions, construction law, insurance defense, business entity formation and governance, and homeowners’ associations.

Practice Areas:

  • General Civil Litigation

  • Administrative Law

  • Appellate Practice

  • Civil Rights Defense

  • Election Law

  • Employment Law

  • Estate Planning

  • Personal Injury Defense

  • Successions

  • Business Entity Formation and Governance

  • Homeowners Associations

Education

  • Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2011

  • Washington and Lee University, B.A., 2008

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and Baton Rouge Bar Association

  • Admitted to practice in Louisiana, 2011

  • Admitted to practice in all state courts of Louisiana, the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Community & Professional Activities

  • Volunteer for Thirst for Justice, the Holiday Star Project, the Baton Rouge Bar Association Easter Egg Hunt, and the High School Mock Trial competition sponsored by the Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

  • Active Member, Junior League of Baton Rouge

  • Board Member, Washington & Lee University Baton Rouge Area Alumni Chapter