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Louisiana
This page contains a listing of State and Local Consumer Agencies State Banking Regulators State Insurance Regulators State & Local Consumer Agencies State and local consumer protection offices mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate a variety of professionals, promote strong consumer protection legislation, provide educational materials and advocate in the consumer interest. To save time, call the office before sending in a written complaint. Ask if the office handles the type of complaint you have, and if complaint forms are provided.
State Office Isabel Wingerter, Chief Consumer Protection Section Office of the Attorney General 1 America Place P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 504-342-9639 Toll free nationwide: 1-800-351-4889 Fax: 504-342-9637 Web site: www.laag.com County Office Andrea G. Ragas, Investigator Consumer Protection Division Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office Gretna Courthouse Annex, 5th Floor Gretna, LA 70053 504-365-3334 504-368-1020 Fax: 504-368-4562 Back to the top
State Banking Regulators The officials listed below regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. If you are dealing with a federally chartered bank, check the listing of Selected Federal Agencies.
Larry Murray Commissioner, Financial Institutions P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 504-925-4660 Fax: 504-925-4524 Back to the top
State Insurance Regulators Each state has its own laws and regulations for all types of insurance, including car, homeowner and health insurance. The officials listed below enforce these laws. Many of these offices can provide you with information to help you make informed insurance buying decisions.
James H. Brown Commissioner, Department of Insurance 950 North Fifth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214 504-342-5900 Toll free: 1-800-259-5300 or 5301 Fax: 504-342-7401 Web site: www.ldi.ldi.state.la.us/ f Back to the top
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