Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm

Championing the rights of citizens throughout Louisiana.

Practicing in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense and Business Law

Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm
Personal Injury, New Orleans Louisiana

Our Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation

The Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm can provide legal representation to citizens throughout the state of Louisiana who have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Simply Contact the Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm and let us put our experience to work for you.


  • Automobile accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents

Criminal Defense Litigation

Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It regulates social conduct and proscribes whatever is threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people. It includes the punishment of people who violate these laws. Criminal law differs from civil law, whose emphasis is more on dispute resolution and victim compensation than on punishment.

  • DUI/DWI
  • Felonies / Misdemeanors
  • Traffic Tickets
  • White Collar Crimes

Wrongful Death Claims

There are many factors to consider in a wrongful death cases in New Orleans including who may file, what types of damages are available and what the time limits are for filing a lawsuit. If you have a family member that has suffered a wrongful death, contact the Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm and let our experienced team fight for the proper compensation you deserve during this trying time. 


Toxic Tort Attorneys

Toxic torts are an area of law dealing with a victim’s exposure to a dangerous toxic substance, such as a pharmaceutical drug or an environmental hazard. In Louisiana, you may be exposed to hazardous toxins every day at home or at work and not even realize it.


Mesothelioma / Asbestos Attorneys

Mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer the affects the cells lining primarily the lungs and chest wall, but it can also affect the lining of the abdomen or the sac surrounding the heart. According to the Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, more than 80% of mesothelioma cases are caused by exposure to asbestos.



Business Law

Business Formation
Whether you are starting a new business, or expanding an existing one, you’re taking a big step that deserves careful consideration. Selecting the right business structure to meet your needs is critical. There are several options to be considered, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and others. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and, in certain situations, the law establishes default provisions that apply to your business.


Business Litigation
Does your company need an experienced attorney in a commercial case?
Sometimes, commercial disputes arise between companies resulting in lawsuits that take time, energy and money away from your business. That’s when it counts to have an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated such cases before.

Our lawyers have helped secure favorable outcomes for businesses with contract disputes, construction defects, property ownership disputes, non-competition agreements and shareholder disputes.

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About Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm

Among the things that make the Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm unique are the quality of cases it handles and the complexity of legal issues it confronts. The firm's creativity, and responsiveness to clients is, and always will be, unwavering.


The team at Mumphrey Zelaya is a talented and accomplished. We've taken the lead in complex, high-profile cases that have received considerable news coverage and, in some cases, set new precedents. Our experience, coupled with the finest legal research equipment and technology available provide our clients with accurate, up-to-date answers for all of their legal needs.

Personal Injury Legal Team

Meet the team

At Muphrey Zelaya, our team is united by a singular mission: championing the rights of citizens throughout Louisiana. By combining focused legal expertise with the tireless support of our dedicated legal staff, we provide sophisticated advocacy in personal injury, criminal defense, wrongful death, and business law. Whether we are protecting your future in the courtroom or your interests in the boardroom, we believe every client deserves a fierce advocate and the personalized attention required to win.

Carlos A. Zelaya, II

Attorney at Law
Carlos A. Zelaya, II received his law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law in 1992. Upon graduation, Carlos began practicing appellate advocacy in Washington, D.C. He soon returned to his native Louisiana and practiced in a high-volume civil litigation firm representing clients in automobile and truck accident cases, oyster-lease damage claims, asbestos and toxic chemical exposure cases, and industrial noise-induced hearing loss claims. His practice areas later expanded to include complex litigation involving toxic torts, environmental contamination, constitutional takings, commercial disputes, and bad faith insurance claims. Carlos has since successfully represented numerous clients through trials and appeals in state and federal courts.

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