When the stakes are high — your family, your business, your future — you need more than a lawyer who knows the law. You need one who knows how to use it.

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Aertker Legal, LLC is a Covington-based litigation and transactional practice serving clients across Louisiana and Mississippi. Founded by Stephen C. Aertker, Jr. — a Tulane-educated, AV Preeminent-rated trial attorney with over two decades of courtroom experience — the firm is built on a simple principle: every client deserves aggressive, intelligent, and cost-effective representation, regardless of the size of the case.

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Whether you're facing a divorce, a serious injury, a business dispute or opportunity, or the loss of a loved one, Aertker Legal brings the same preparation, precision, and tenacity to your matter that it has brought to Louisiana and Mississippi courts since 2003.

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• Family Law — Divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders

• Personal Injury — Accidents, negligence, and serious injury claims

• Business Counsel & Litigation — Formation, disputes, contracts, and litigation

• Successions & Estate Law — Wills, successions, and end-of-life planning

• Medical Malpractice — Holding healthcare providers accountable

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20+ Years of Experience Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi since 2003, with admissions spanning state courts, four federal district courts, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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AV Preeminent Rated The highest peer-review distinction from Martindale-Hubbell — awarded by fellow attorneys and judges for pre-eminent legal ability and the highest professional ethics.

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Personal Attention Every matter is handled directly by Stephen Aertker. No hand-offs. No junior associates. Just experienced, focused counsel from start to finish.