Kelly McNeil Legier For Orleans Parish Judge

CAMPAIN HEADQUARTERS HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY DISMANTLED

The Kelly Legier campaign headquarters is closed. Future correspondence should be sent to P.O. Box 50073, New Orleans, LA 70150-0073. You can also leave a voicemail message at (504) 282-0801.

Despite this temporary closure, Kelly encourages you to keep your t-shirt, sign, and pin. You will have use for it in the future!!! If you don't have one and want one, please write or call.

Times Picayune article regarding Kelly Legier's decision to postpone her candidacy. Click here for article

KELLY LEGIER POSTPONES HER QUEST FOR THE JUDICIARY.

The following press release was disseminated from the Legier Camp notifying the public that she is postponing her bid for Civil District Court, Division M but plans to run when the next judicial seat opens.

PRESS RELEASE

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Attorney Kelly McNeil Legier, candidate for Civil District Court, Division M, withdrew from the race on Friday although preliminary indicators showed her receiving favorable responses from the public and legal community. Personal reasons prompted the decision according to Ms. Legier.

“It was a very difficult decision made after much prayer, reflection and family discussion. It is the best decision for my family at this time. I am sure things will be different for us when the next seat becomes available.”

Ms. Legier and her attorney/business owner husband Ernest Legier, Jr. significantly invested in the campaign, however, during the course of the campaign it became apparent that fundraising sources began to focus on higher profile races.

Ms. Legier is not deterred from her goal of becoming a member of the judiciary. Her enthusiasm generates as much support since her decision to withdraw as it did during the campaign. Without the great showing of support that Ms. Legier received from family, friends, and colleagues, she would not have accomplished as much as she did this time. Ms. Legier acknowledges that this was not her time but that her time will come in due season.

“There is an appointed time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. I will patiently await my season. I am extremely grateful for the support and positive responses I did receive during this brief run. And I hope that people will remember and support me when another judicial seat opens.”

Ms. Legier, who previously worked for Stone, Pigman, Walther, Wittmann, L.L.P. and clerked for the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. District Court, will resume her work in private practice with the New Orleans office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. in the areas of employment law and commercial litigation.

It's official!!! Kelly Legier qualified for Division "M" of Civil District Court on August 4, 2004. Supported by many family and friends who waited excitedly on the steps of Criminal Court at Tulane and Broad, Kelly completed the process to officially make her bid for one of the open Civil District Court seats. Qualifying closes on August 6.

Fundraiser at Le Cirque was big success!

Kelly's fundraiser at Le Cirque took place last Thursday (July 22nd) and it was a great success. We took some great pictures and hope to be able to post those here in the near future. Kelly's next scheduled public appearance will take place tomorrow, Thursday July 29th, at Adele and Cade London's house. If you would like to attend call 288-1713 and ask Adele for information on how you can attend and help the campaign.

Fundraiser at Bravo Restaurant

The 'Friends of Kelly McNeil Legier' are holding a fundraiser for the candidate this Tuesday, June 29th at Bravo Restaurant (1711 St. Charles Ave.). The event will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 and the contribution is $250 per person. Hope to see you there!

Times Picayune Story on Judicial Race

Today's Times Picayune story on Kelly's candidacy for the Civil District Court appears here.

Who is Kelly?

Kelly McNeil Legier is a candidate for judge of Civil District Court, Division M, in Orleans Parish. As a practicing attorney for eleven years, Kelly Legier has prepared herself for this entrusted seat on the bench.

Professionally, Kelly Legier has been a shining star in legal and judicial circles. She has been in the trenches as a litigator; she has practiced on both the plaintiff and defensive side of legal issues. Her courtroom experience ranges from uncontested divorces and significant community property settlements to complicated commercial litigation involving class action, multiple parties and multidistrict litigation.

With over a decade of legal experience, Kelly McNeil Legier will make an excellent judge.

Volunteer to Help

If you would like to help Kelly's campaign fill out this PDF document. It contains a checkbox list of activities that you are willing to engage in to help out the campaign (i.e. allow us to place a yard sign, do canvassing etc.) The form also contains an affidavit that gives us permission to use your name in campaign literature and advertising and promotional materials.

After you fill out the form fax it to Ernest Legier at 504-948-2882. You can also contact the campaign at P.O. Box 50073 New Orleans, LA 70150-0073. Or feel free to E-mail the campaign at electklegier@aol.com if you have questions and prefer to use E-mail. Thanks for volunteering!

Campaign Headquarters

The Campaign Headquarters address was 4948 Chef Menteur Hwy, Suite 317, New Orleans, LA 70126. However, because the headquarters will be closed until the next judicial election, please send correspondence to P.O. Box 50073, New Orleans, LA 70150-0073.