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.
Education
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Arts (1994)
• Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
• Juris Doctor (1998)
Bar Admissions
• Louisiana (1999)
• Texas (2009)
Professional Affiliations
Court Admissions
• Louisiana State Courts
• Louisiana Federal Courts (Eastern, Western & Middle Districts)
• Texas State Courts

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.
Education
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Bachelor of Science (2014)
• Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law. Juris Doctor (2018)
Bar Admissions
• Louisiana
Professional Affiliations
• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association
• Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
• American Bar Association
• St. Thomas Moore Inn of Court
Court Admissions
• Louisiana State Courts
• Louisiana Federal Courts (Eastern, Western & Middle Districts)

Katie Laszlo
Paralegal
Katie was raised in Michigan and holds dual citizenship in Luxembourg. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in criminal justice and Tulane University with a degree in legal studies. Katie has over ten years of experience in the legal field and has primarily worked in personal injury throughout her career as a paralegal.
She is responsible for the day-to-day handling of cases including proficiently opening a file and seeing it through settlement. She is very knowledgeable regarding personal injury and fully understands the process and is able to empathize with the clients. Katie takes great pride in her work and feels that she has found a perfect fit with the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy, Jr.
In her free time, Katie enjoys traveling, reading, antiquing, trivia, skiing, as well as spending time with her dogs, family, and friends.

Sasha Largaespada
Paralegal
Sasha Largaespada is a skilled and dedicated paralegal at the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Sasha ensures effective communication and support for a diverse range of clients. With a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to client care, she plays a vital role in case preparation, research, and ensuring smooth legal processes. Sasha’s bilingual expertise and passion for helping others make her an invaluable asset to the team, ensuring every client

Dana Sosa
Paralegal
Dana Stansbury Sosa is a paralegal at the Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1992 with a B.S. in Industrial Psychology and from the University of New Orleans in 1997 with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Dana has been a litigation paralegal for the past thirty years, and has assisted on numerous jury and bench trials on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. She has two adult children who have become successful in their careers, Bria and Hayden, who live out of town. She loves to spend time with them. A Louisiana native, Dana has roots in Morgan City and New Orleans. She is passionate about classic horror movies, particularly enjoying the local iconic Morgus the Magnificent. With a deep appreciation for her state’s culture and history, Dana brings a unique perspective to her work. Diligent and dedicated, she supports the firm’s attorneys with research, document preparation, and case management.

Lucy Burke
File Clerk/Receptionist
Lucy Burke is the office receptionist and file clerk. As a native speaker of English and Spanish, Lucy is a motivated bilingual specialist who uses her language skills to communicate and listen to the client’s needs. She has advanced her Spanish-speaking ability by living abroad in Madrid, Spain, for 5 years. Away from work, Lucy enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, decorating for the holidays, and traveling.
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.
We Care. We Fight. We Win.

Bold and deliberate representation is my hallmark. I want my clients’ adversaries to know that we will fight for the best possible position.
My goal is to reduce my clients’ stress: I want my clients to rest easy knowing that I am working hard for them and watchful of their best interests as if I were in their shoes.
-Donald D'Aunoy, Jr.
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