Jesmin B. Finley
Attorney
Chandler D. McCoy
Attorney
Areas Of Practice
Jesmin Basanti Finley is a renowned family law attorney known for her dedication and success in navigating complex family legal matters. Admitted to the Louisiana and Connecticut Bars, she has operated her own law office since 2012 and previously held roles at the Law Office of Angela Cox Williams and Echols & Associates, L.L.C. Jesmin’s extensive experience in corporate lobbying and civil litigation enhances her strategic approach, while her commitment to mediation and negotiation demonstrates her focus on achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Her passion and expertise make her an invaluable advocate in family law.
Personal Work History
EDUCATION
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, MA ~ Juris Doctor, May 2007
- Honors: Member of the Negotiation Moot Court Team and Legal Services Clinic Competed in the ABA Negotiation Moot Court Team for two years and placed second
- Activities: Student Bar Association, International Law Society, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Student Ambassador, Lex Brevis School Newspaper Writer, Research Assistant to Dean Gouvin Summer Study Abroad in Greece, Italy and England (June–August 2005)
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ~ Bachelor of Commerce, May 2003
Honors
- 2024 Century Club Award, LSBA Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
| Company | Positon | Year | Law Office of Jesmin Basanti Finley | Owner/Attorney | 06/2012 - present |
|---|---|---|
| Law Office of Angela Cox Williams L.L.C | Attorney | 07/2012 – 03/2024 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | Contract Attorney | 06/2012 – 2014 | Echols & Associates, L.L.C. | Attorney | 04/2011 – 07/2012 |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | Intern | 06/2010 – 12/2010 | Connecticut Business & Industry Association | Staff Attorney/Lobbyist | 09/2007–06/2010 | Greater Hartford Legal Aid/ Connecticut Pro Bono Network | Pro Bono Attorney | 01/2008–06/2010 |
| Western Massachusetts Legal Services | Student Attorney SJC 3:03 Certified | 8/2006–12/2006 |
Other Experience
- First Line Mortgages, Division of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto, Ontario Risk Assessment Analyst, 1/2004-6/2004
- GE Mortgage Insurance Company, Toronto, Ontario Mortgage Insurance Underwriter, 5/2002-9/2003
- Royal Bank Financial Group, Toronto, Ontario Assistant Manager Personal Banking, 5/1999-4/2002
- IBM, Toronto, Ontario Print Solutions Sales Intern, 2001-2002
Clerkships & Internships
- Gara & Markowski, LLC, Hartford, CT ~ Legislative Intern, 01/2007–06/2007
- Law Offices of Attorneys Etkin, Bailey & Martin, Springfield, MA ~ Law Clerk, 01/2007–04/2007
- Office of Connecticut State Governor M. Jodi Rell, Hartford, CT ~ Law Clerk, Governor’s Legal Counsel, 1/2006– 8/2006
Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- 22nd Judicial District Court Bar Association
- Family Law Chair for 22nd JDC in 2016
- Women in Law Chair for 22nd JDC in 2019.
Bar Admissions
- Admitted to the Louisiana Bar. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar
Reported Descisions
- Tumminello v. Clark, (La. 1 Cir. App 12/29/2022) 360 So. 3d 880
About Jesmin
Jesmin Basanti Finley is a passionate family law attorney who has dedicated her practice to assisting clients and families navigate this complex legal process. As a skilled trial attorney,
Jesmin has tried several cases in Family Court with success. Although always prepared to use her extensive legal knowledge and trial skills in the courtroom, Jesmin is also known to use alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediations and negotiations, to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Jesmin’s creative, solution-oriented, style has proven to be invaluable to her clients.
After obtaining her law degree from Western New England University School of Law in Massachusetts, Jesmin began her career as a Corporate Lobbyist in Connecticut, dealing with
State and Federal legislative issues. During her time in law school, Jesmin worked for the Governor of Connecticut and assisted the law school in winning back-to-back Moot Court
competitions. Since moving to Louisiana, Jesmin has focused her practice on Family Law, and now with 17 years of experience, the benefits her clients reap from her skills and knowledge are innumerable.
In addition to her private practice, Jesmin has volunteered as a pro bono attorney through Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and served as the 22nd Judicial District Court Family Law Chair in 2016 and the Women in Law Chair in 2019, and recently honored with the 2024 Century Club Award at the Louisiana Supreme Court.
In her free time, Jesmin enjoys traveling, going to concerts and spending time with her husband and two children.
Personal Work History
EDUCATION
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, MA ~ Juris Doctor, May 2007
- Honors: Member of the Negotiation Moot Court Team and Legal Services Clinic Competed in the ABA Negotiation Moot Court Team for two years and placed second
- Activities: Student Bar Association, International Law Society, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Student Ambassador, Lex Brevis School Newspaper Writer, Research Assistant to Dean Gouvin Summer Study Abroad in Greece, Italy and England (June–August 2005)
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ~ Bachelor of Commerce, May 2003
Honors
- 2024 Century Club Award, LSBA Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
| Company | Positon | Year | Law Office of Jesmin Basanti Finley | Owner/Attorney | 06/2012 - present |
|---|---|---|
| Law Office of Angela Cox Williams L.L.C | Attorney | 07/2012 – 03/2024 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | Contract Attorney | 06/2012 – 2014 | Echols & Associates, L.L.C. | Attorney | 04/2011 – 07/2012 |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | Intern | 06/2010 – 12/2010 | Connecticut Business & Industry Association | Staff Attorney/Lobbyist | 09/2007–06/2010 | Greater Hartford Legal Aid/ Connecticut Pro Bono Network | Pro Bono Attorney | 01/2008–06/2010 |
| Western Massachusetts Legal Services | Student Attorney SJC 3:03 Certified | 8/2006–12/2006 |
Other Experience
- First Line Mortgages, Division of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto, Ontario Risk Assessment Analyst, 1/2004-6/2004
- GE Mortgage Insurance Company, Toronto, Ontario Mortgage Insurance Underwriter, 5/2002-9/2003
- Royal Bank Financial Group, Toronto, Ontario Assistant Manager Personal Banking, 5/1999-4/2002
- IBM, Toronto, Ontario Print Solutions Sales Intern, 2001-2002
Clerkships & Internships
- Gara & Markowski, LLC, Hartford, CT ~ Legislative Intern, 01/2007–06/2007
- Law Offices of Attorneys Etkin, Bailey & Martin, Springfield, MA ~ Law Clerk, 01/2007–04/2007
- Office of Connecticut State Governor M. Jodi Rell, Hartford, CT ~ Law Clerk, Governor’s Legal Counsel, 1/2006– 8/2006
Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- 22nd Judicial District Court Bar Association
- Family Law Chair for 22nd JDC in 2016
- Women in Law Chair for 22nd JDC in 2019.
Bar Admissions
- Admitted to the Louisiana Bar. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar
Reported Decisions
- Tumminello v. Clark, (La. 1 Cir. App 12/29/2022) 360 So. 3d 880
About Jesmin
Jesmin Basanti Finley is a passionate family law attorney who has dedicated her practice to assisting clients and families navigate this complex legal process. As a skilled trial attorney,
Jesmin has tried several cases in Family Court with success. Although always prepared to use her extensive legal knowledge and trial skills in the courtroom, Jesmin is also known to use alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediations and negotiations, to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Jesmin’s creative, solution-oriented, style has proven to be invaluable to her clients.
After obtaining her law degree from Western New England University School of Law in Massachusetts, Jesmin began her career as a Corporate Lobbyist in Connecticut, dealing with
State and Federal legislative issues. During her time in law school, Jesmin worked for the Governor of Connecticut and assisted the law school in winning back-to-back Moot Court
competitions. Since moving to Louisiana, Jesmin has focused her practice on Family Law, and now with 17 years of experience, the benefits her clients reap from her skills and knowledge are innumerable.
In addition to her private practice, Jesmin has volunteered as a pro bono attorney through Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and served as the 22nd Judicial District Court Family Law Chair in 2016 and the Women in Law Chair in 2019, and recently honored with the 2024 Century Club Award at the Louisiana Supreme Court.
In her free time, Jesmin enjoys traveling, going to concerts and spending time with her husband and two children.
As a child of divorce, Chandler McCoy knows how difficult divorce and family law issues can be on families, especially the children, and she brings that unique perspective to the representation of her clients. While she does not yet have any children of her own, she has two yellow labs that she considers her children. In her spare time, you’ll find Chandler taking hundreds of photos of her pups or watching LSU or the Saints play football.
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