Meet Our Team

Donald D’Aunoy Jr.

Mr. D’Aunoy represents individual clients with personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. However, Mr. D’Aunoy is also committed to serving the insurance and business industries in defending against workers’ compensation, personal injury and other claims. Mr. D’Aunoy has extensive experience on both sides of the “vs.” in civil litigation. His experience as both a plaintiff and defense attorney helps him understand his adversaries’ strategies and anticipate their moves.

Brett M. Powers

Associate Attorney

Brett M. Powers is a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Preeminent Rated Attorney who represents individual clients with personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Powers has represented injured persons, workers, and victims of chemical exposure.

Brandi Cormier

Attorney

Brandi, a native New Orleanian, is a dedicated attorney with several years of litigation experience. Prior to joining the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy, Brandi honed her legal skills as a defense attorney in both regional and national defense law firms. Brandi’s extensive legal defense experience provides a unique perspective to her practice. Her work on the defense side has provided her with an in-depth understanding of how opposing counsel strategize and approach litigation. This experience allows her to better understand the plaintiff’s side of a case, anticipate challenges, and offer her clients insightful and strategic guidance. Brandi’s ability to see the full scope of a case from both sides gives her a distinct advantage in crafting solutions that align with her clients’ needs and objectives.

Amber Burch

Paralegal

Amber is a highly accomplished paralegal with over a decade of experience guiding clients through every stage of the legal process, with most of her distinguished career dedicated to serving individuals and families in the New Orleans area. A proud honors graduate of Tulane University’s legal studies program, Amber has established a strong reputation for supporting legal teams in personal injury and complex litigation matters.

Beyond her professional achievements, Amber finds her greatest fulfillment as a devoted mother to four incredible children, embracing her roles as both a soccer and band mom. She cherishes the tradition of annual family trips to Tennessee, creating lasting memories with her family.

Bridget Tregre

Accounting Manager

Bridget Tregre is the Accounting Manager for the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr. LLC, bringing over 30 years of accounting expertise to the firm. She plays a vital role in managing the firm’s financial operations.

A proud native of New Orleans, Bridget cherishes her Louisiana roots and embraces the culture of her home state. She is a devoted mother of two daughters and a proud grandmother aka BeBe to her precious grandson.


Bridget enjoys spending time with her family and good friends. She is also passionate about animal rescue and promotes adopting animals in need.

Evelyn Chimal

Director of First Impressions

Evelyn Chimal serves as the Director of First Impressions. With more than four years in the legal field for 4 years, she ensures your visit starts off on the right foot—whether she’s greeting you with a smile, answering your questions, or making sure your paperwork is ready to go. Her passion for animals has her working part time at Metairie Small Animal Hospital every Saturday.

Outside of working hours, Evelyn loves traveling to new countries and visiting her family in Mexico. When she’s not traveling, she’s spending most of her time with her two daughters, Annabella & Meredith, and her two puppies, Toby & Brownie.

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