Meet The Succession & Estate Attorneys At Ciolino & Onstott New Orleans

Meet our dedicated team of experienced attorneys, committed to delivering exceptional legal support and personalized service, ensuring you receive the best possible representation and advice.

Max Ciolino

Partner

Max is an estate planning and successions attorney who works closely with his clients as they establish plans to protect their families, or navigate legal frameworks after the death of a loved one. He is caring, thorough, and invested in his clients' outcomes.

Alex Onstott

Partner

Alex is a managing member of Ciolino & Onstott. He is a strong oral and written advocate who is committed to achieving exceptional results for his clients.

FAQs

Who are the attorneys at Ciolino & Onstott?

Ciolino & Onstott was founded by attorneys Max Ciolino and Alex Onstott, both Louisiana-licensed attorneys based in New Orleans. Max focuses on succession, estate planning, and personal injury, while Alex handles most business and real estate matters.

How many cases has Ciolino & Onstott handled?

Since 2015, the firm has completed hundreds of successions across more than seven Louisiana parishes, in addition to a substantial volume of estate planning. The firm has also represented dozens of business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and property owners for business and real estate issues, both large and small.

How long has Ciolino & Onstott been practicing in New Orleans?

The firm has been serving New Orleans families and businesses since 2015.

Has Ciolino & Onstott received any legal recognitions?

Yes. Max Ciolino has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Estate Planning & Probate every year from 2021 through 2026.

Does Ciolino & Onstott serve out-of-state attorneys as local counsel?

Yes. We frequently serve as Louisiana local counsel for out-of-state attorneys handling business matters, and successions, including ancillary successions for estates opened in other states and successions for tort plaintiffs who have passed in both wrongful death and survival actions. We can also assist with timeshare or real estate transfers requiring Louisiana representation. However, we are not a title company, we can assist by advising and representing clients who are negotiating transactions, but we do not offer title insurance, title opinions, or most real estate closing services.

Can I work directly with the firm's partners?

Yes. As a boutique firm, clients have direct access to Max Ciolino and Alex Onstott rather than being routed through layers of associates and paralegals.