Ellis Law Firm

Helping Bastrop Residents Navigate Legal Challenges with Confidence

From injury cases to estate questions, Bastrop families and workers rely on us for legal solutions grounded in Louisiana law and built around their real lives.

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Who We Help

Bastrop residents — whether they live in town or in surrounding Morehouse Parish — come to us when they want clear legal help that respects their time and their budget.

Our Core Services

Bastrop clients rely on our firm for straightforward legal services in key areas — creating wills, completing successions, or standing up to charges in Morehouse Parish courtrooms.

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Our Bastrop clients come to us when they’re ready to create a will or finalize their estate plans — with help from a local attorney who understands what matters most.

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Successions & Probate →

Bastrop residents trust us to manage successions the right way — following the legal process while keeping things clear, timely, and low-stress for loved ones.

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In Bastrop and Morehouse Parish, we defend people accused of crimes who need someone local, experienced, and unafraid to tell it like it is.

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Need Help with Something Else

We also handle other legal matters involving injuries, employment disputes, property, business issues, and family law. You can learn more about those on our services page.

Why Clients

Choose Us

  • Local to Ruston & serving North Louisiana — trusted by clients in rural communities, small towns, and city neighborhoods alike
  • Straightforward legal advice from the attorney you hired — not a case manager or call center
  • Flexible meeting options: phone, video, or in-person
  • Clear communication every step of the way — we’ll tell you what’s worth pursuing and keep you informed throughout your case
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Advisor. Neighbor. Advocate.

Meet Phillip J Ellis

Phillip Ellis lives and breathes North Louisiana law. Raised near Kisatchie and rooted in Ruston, he brings real-world experience—from the sheriff’s office to the courtroom—to every case he takes on. Clients trust him not just for his legal know-how, but for his straight talk, steady presence, and down-to-earth approach when things get complicated.

What our clients say

Real Clients. Real Stories.

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He is a wonderful lawyer

Tayzia White

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I joined their Webinar about wills and trusts. It was very informative.

Jan Dardenne

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Jonathan Ates

Need Help in Bastrop? Let’s Talk Through It

We offer Bastrop clients flexible meeting times and honest answers from day one — reach out now to schedule your consultation.

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