Holly Pailet

Attorney

Holly Pailet

Attorney

Areas Of Practice

With over thirteen years of litigation experience, Holly brings seasoned courtroom advocacy and strategic precision to every family law matter she handles. As a trial attorney, she’s no stranger to complex legal battles, procedural nuance, and high-pressure negotiations. Now, she channels that depth of experience into helping families navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions—with clarity, compassion, and unwavering resolve.

Personal Work History

EDUCATION

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana

Juris Doctor, May 2013 Civil Law Division
Honors:
Order of Barristers
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Trial Advocacy Program, Chief of Staff
Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, Student Practitioner Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity
Law Excellence Award for achieving the highest grade in Mediation and Arbitration

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Magna Cum Laude

Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society; Golden Key International Honor Society; Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity; Pi Gamma Mu International Social Sciences Honor Society; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Sigma Kappa Sorority. Named to the Dean's List every semester. Awarded the Sociology department's highest award of Academic Achievement.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Company Positon Year
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker Of Counsel April 2025-October 2025
Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC Senior Counsel June 2022- March 2025
St. Bernard Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney December 2019- June 2022
St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney July 2017- December 2019
Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney April 2014- July 2017
General Commercial Work Sole Practitioner November 2013- April 2014
Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office Loyola Law Clinic Student Practitioner 2012-2013 Academic Year
Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office Law Clerk Summer 2012
City of New Orleans, Real Estate and Records Division Legal Intern Spring 2011
Orleans Parish Civil District Courthouse, Self Help Resource Desk Legal Intern Spring 2011

Professional Licensure

  • Louisiana State Bar Association, admitted October, 2013

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana

About Holly

Holly’s approach is both methodical and human centered. She is known for her ability to distill complicated legal issues into actionable strategies. Her courtroom presence is confident and persuasive, backed by years of trial experience. But it is Holly’s commitment to listening, understanding, and advocating for her clients’ long-term wellbeing that sets her apart.
 
Originally from Florida, Holly has family in the New Orleans and surrounding areas and recalls many a summer spent in Louisiana as a child. Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Orleans, Holly attended Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law where she was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Holly, and her husband, Adam, are the parents of five boys: Jacob, Jadon, Benjamin, Ezra and Asher and are parishioners at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington. As a mother to five sons, Holly truly has multi-tasking superpowers, grace and grit. These personal qualities enable Holly to help clients navigate the complex legal system with savvy and precision. Committed to family, helping others and being a fierce advocate, Holly is dedicated to delivering outcomes that protect what matters most.

Personal Work History

EDUCATION

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana

Juris Doctor, May 2013 Civil Law Division G.P.A.: 3.121
Honors:
Order of Barristers
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Trial Advocacy Program, Chief of Staff
Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, Student Practitioner Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity
Law Excellence Award for achieving the highest grade in Mediation and Arbitration

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Magna Cum Laude
Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society; Golden Key International Honor Society; Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity; Pi Gamma Mu International Social Sciences Honor Society; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Sigma Kappa Sorority. Named to the Dean's List every semester. Awarded the Sociology department's highest award of Academic Achievement.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Company Positon Year
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker Of Counsel April 2025-October 2025
Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC Senior Counsel June 2022- March 2025
St. Bernard Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney December 2019- June 2022
St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney July 2017- December 2019
Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney April 2014- July 2017
General Commercial Work Sole Practitioner November 2013- April 2014
Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office Loyola Law Clinic Student Practitioner 2012-2013 Academic Year
Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office Law Clerk Summer 2012
City of New Orleans, Real Estate and Records Division Legal Intern Spring 2011
Orleans Parish Civil District Courthouse, Self Help Resource Desk Legal Intern Spring 2011

Professional Licensure

  • Louisiana State Bar Association, admitted October, 2013

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana

Member

  • Louisiana State Bar Association, admitted October, 2013

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana

About Holly

Holly’s approach is both methodical and human centered. She is known for her ability to distill complicated legal issues into actionable strategies. Her courtroom presence is confident and persuasive, backed by years of trial experience. But it is Holly’s commitment to listening, understanding, and advocating for her clients’ long-term wellbeing that sets her apart.
 
Originally from Florida, Holly has family in the New Orleans and surrounding areas and recalls many a summer spent in Louisiana as a child. Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Orleans, Holly attended Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law where she was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Holly, and her husband, Adam, are the parents of five boys: Jacob, Jadon, Benjamin, Ezra and Asher and are parishioners at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington. As a mother to five sons, Holly truly has multi-tasking superpowers, grace and grit. These personal qualities enable Holly to help clients navigate the complex legal system with savvy and precision. Committed to family, helping others and being a fierce advocate, Holly is dedicated to delivering outcomes that protect what matters most.

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