ABOUT THEUS LAW OFFICES
Theus Law Offices is committed to providing our clients with the highest standard of legal services. Our premier team of highly rated, trusted and committed attorneys provides essential insight and perspective to develop and implement individualized strategies that get you results. From the boardroom to the courtroom, Theus Law Offices has the collective experience to guide you with confidence and security.
J. GRAVES THEUS, JR.
J. Graves Theus, Jr. is a fourth generation Louisiana lawyer with deep roots in the community. His practice focuses on business/estate planning and litigation. He received an LL.M. in Tax from Boston University School of Law in 1997, after graduating, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1996. He is AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell with over twenty years of experience helping individuals and businesses with complex estate and business matters.
AMY ELIZABETH BOUDREAUX, Managing Attorney (Lafayette)
Amy E. Boudreaux is the Managing Attorney for the firm’s Lafayette, LA office, where she practices in the areas of estate planning and asset protection.
Amy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in English, from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and she received her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2005. Amy was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 2005 and the Texas State Bar in 2013. She began her career in the general practice of law and gained litigation and transactional experience in the areas of real estate, family law, personal injury, workers compensation, estate planning, and insurance law. After her mother was diagnosed with dementia, Amy realized her passion for assisting families with planning for life’s challenges. This caused her focus to shift from defending insurance companies to protecting families through the estate planning process.
Amy has two children and lives in Youngsville, Louisiana with her husband and their two dogs, Lucy and Anna.
NANCY JANE KARAM, Managing Attorney (Shreveport)
Nancy Jane Karam is the Managing Attorney for the firm’s Shreveport, LA office, where she practices in the areas of estate planning and asset protection.
A Shreveport native, Nancy Jane Karam earned her BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism from Louisiana State University – Shreveport. She graduated from Mississippi College School of Law and was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 2009. Nancy Jane has held several judicial clerkships and gained experience in civil litigation and real estate law before becoming an estate planning and asset protection attorney.
Nancy Jane lives in Shreveport with her husband, David, and two daughters, Fahy and Mary Collins. She reads constantly, plays tennis often but not well, and will never pass up a trip to the mountains.
SAMANTHA ROBERTS, Client Services Coordinator
As Client Services Coordinator, Samantha helps clients and staff through the estate planning process — from start to finish. Some people call her the “cruise director.” She is the primary point of contact for all client matters and communications and coordinates all client meetings. She works closely with the legal team to ensure all matters are completed efficiently.
Before joining Theus Law Offices, Samantha worked in banking for seven years, home health for one year, and was a stay-at-home mom for one year.
Samantha married her junior high sweetheart, Justin, and together they have three beautiful children, Anastasia, Jaron, and John Norman. They live in Grant Parish and enjoy spending time with their families and fishing on the weekends.
LIZETTE SMITH, Funding Coordinator
As Funding Coordinator of Theus Law Offices, Lizette Smith works closely with our clients as well as financial advisers and various banking institutions to ensure proper handling of asset reallocation to trusts.
Prior to joining Theus Law Offices, Lizette was the owner of Southern Chic, a local gift and interiors shop. She has previous legal experience working in both Class Action and Personal Injury law firms here and in New Orleans.
Lizette is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Lizette is originally from New Orleans and has lived in Alexandria for the past fourteen years with her husband, Allen Smith a criminal defense attorney. Outside of work, Lizette enjoys visiting her hometown, hiking, cooking, kayaking, and spending time outdoors.
VONDA RICHARDSON, Medicaid Coordinator
As Medicaid Coordinator, Vonda helps families navigate the process of qualification for Long-Term Care Medicaid. Vonda has sixteen years of legal experience, including Long-Term Care Medicaid, Estate Planning, and Probate / Succession matters.
Prior to joining Theus Law Offices, Vonda was the Executive Assistant for Provider Professional Services. Vonda also worked as the Accounts Manager in Long-Term Care.
Vonda is from Colfax, Louisiana and a graduate Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science. She and her husband Ken have two daughters Morgan and Mikayla. They also have welcomed two beautiful grand-daughters, Emersyn and Averi.
Outside of work, Vonda enjoys helping on the family farm, and spending time with family and friends.
KIMBERLY DAVIS, Marketing Coordinator
As Marketing Coordinator, Kimmie is responsible for planning and promoting all of our Estate Planning workshops and other presentations from start to finish, including guest lists, attendee communications, materials, slides, and hospitality at all of our locations.
Before joining the TLO team, Kimmie worked in collections, customer relations, as well as memorial graphic designing.
Kimmie is a Grant Parish resident and has 3 amazing boys, Preston, Braxton, & Wyatt. Outside of work Kimmie enjoys cooking, singing, fishing, & making memories with her friends and family.
LAKYN O’BRIEN, Communications Coordinator
As Communication Coordinator, Lakyn is responsible for client services and frequently travels between our multiple offices. Lakyn is responsible for all client communications from point of engagement to completion of the legal matter. Lakyn also provides support to all attorneys as well as staff at Theus Law Offices.
Lakyn has experience in front desk services as well as grant writing services.
Lakyn lives in Grant Parish with her fiancé and three dogs.
In her spare time, Lakyn rescues any animal she comes across and loves to spend time with her friends and family. She is the favorite aunt to all of her nieces and nephews!
ANNA THEUS, Notary Public / Office Manager
Office Manager, Anna manages our practice and provides support to our team and clients. Anna is also a Louisiana Notary with statewide Jurisdiction.
Anna earned her B.A. in English from Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, and her Ed. M. from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Anna is originally from Washington, D.C. and New Jersey, and has lived in Alexandria for 25 years. She and her husband, attorney Graves Theus, have four children, Susannah, James, Eliza and Cullen.