ABOUT US

Guglielmo, Lopez, Tuttle, Hunter & Jarrell is an established growing firm in Southwest Louisiana.  The firm is comprised of three partners, Gina Bradley Tuttle, H. Douglas Hunter,  Charles M. Jarrell, and James C. Lopez, who is “Of Counsel” to the firm.  The firm maintains a practice consisting of insurance defense, construction law, environmental law, products liability, auto and casualty, personal injury, workers’ compensation, probate and estate planning, commercial litigation, mediation, and civil trial practice in all State and Federal Courts.  Among others, the AV-rated firm represents Ace American Insurance Company, American Bank & Trust Company, Bituminous Casualty Corporation, Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, Cabot Corporation, LEMIC Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, LUBA, Retailers Casualty Insurance Company, and Hanover Insurance Company.  Through this representation the firm is involved in extensive trial work and courtroom exposure. 

Along with its quality legal representation, the firm also prides itself on its rich history.  Established over 150 years ago by the Lewis family under the name of Lewis & Lewis, it is one of the oldest firms in Louisiana.  It is said to be one of the first law firms established west of the Mississippi River.  In 1977, Seth Lewis, Jr., the last Lewis family member to be part of the firm, was killed in a tractor accident, leaving James T. Guglielmo and John M. Shaw to maintain the firm.  In 1979, John M. Shaw was appointed as Judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.  Thereafter, in 1979, James T. Guglielmo was joined by James C. Lopez and the two changed the name of the firm to Guglielmo & Lopez.  The name of the firm later changed again to its current name, Guglielmo, Lopez, Tuttle, Hunter & Jarrell, as the firm grew to embrace additional partners.  Attorneys Gina Bradley Tuttle, H. Douglas Hunter, and Charles M. Jarrell are full time partners in the firm.  James C. Lopez currently acts “Of Counsel”. 

Located in Opelousas, Louisiana, the firm is dedicated to the community of which it is a part.  Just twenty minutes north of Lafayette, one hour west of Baton Rouge, two and a half hours west of New Orleans, less than an hour south of Alexandria, and two and a half hours south of Shreveport, the firm’s central location makes it ideal for statewide representation.  Additionally, Opelousas sits in the heart of Acadiana and is known for its fun-loving people and delicious cuisine while offering with it a small city atmosphere and advantages.