Meet the Team

Title: CEO

Bio: Chris Minias, founder of Minias Law Firm, is a native of New Orleans. His practice areas include car accidents, personal injury, social security disability, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, and business optimization. Chris’s extensive experience enables him to diligently handle cases involving car accidents, collisions, slip and falls, breaches of contract, medical negligence, discrimination, and disability claims.

A passionate advocate for the people of New Orleans, Chris considers his clients family. As a personal business advisor and an official New Orleans Arabic speaking attorney, he meets a significant need in the community. Chris holds a BA from Xavier University, a Juris Doctorate from Loyola College of Law, and a Master of Health Administration from LSU. He serves on the Medical Legal Interprofessional Committee and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and State Bar of Texas.

Licensed in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, Chris is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, all Texas state courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, all Florida state courts, and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in California, Indiana, and Florida.

Fun Fact: Outside of his legal practice, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, volunteering at community outreach events, adventure travel, and exploring all that New Orleans has to offer.

Title: Associate Attorney

Bio: Karl White is a 2023 alumni of the Paul M. Hebert School of Law, where he received his J.D. Prior to joining the Minias Law Firm, Mr. White clerked for the Honorable J. Sterling Snowdy at the 40th Judicial District Court for St. John the Baptist Parish.

Title: Paralegal

Bio: As a Paralegal at the Minias Law Firm, I bring three years of dedicated experience in the legal field. I hold an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies from Seminole State College and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. I am passionate about assisting clients through their legal journeys, striving to help them achieve favourable outcomes in their cases.

Fun Fact: Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, engaging in sports, and managing my own business.

Title: Legal Assistant

Bio: Nicolle Cano is a legal assistant for the Minias Law Firm. Nicolle specializes in administrative tasks, guiding clients on their legal process and assisting on managing cases on the administrative front. Nicolle is a powerful force in the workplace with her diligent and positive attitude she encourages growth and success. Nicolle’s firm belief in hard work and resourcefulness is inspired by her family ethics.

Fun Fact: in her free time she enjoys reading, jumping rope and volunteering alongside her family.

Title: Marketing Specialist

Bio: A passionate marketing professional and creative writer with a flair for storytelling that bridges cultures and languages. I know 5 languages with different proficiency levels, With over five years of experience in digital marketing, she excels at crafting engaging content that captivates audiences in both Arabic and English.

Fun Fact: If not busy creating compelling narratives or optimising marketing strategies, you can find me exploring books of psychology and mythology, or doodling in some pencil drawing skills. I also enjoy swimming