Testimonials

We have had the privilege of working with Jay for many years in regard to adoption legal services,
including birth parent surrenders, adoption oppositions and adoption finalizations.
Over the last year we have had the opportunity to work more closely with Courtney and her
experience is also greatly appreciated! Jay and Courtney offer incredible flexibility and expertise
in regard to adoption legal services.

Danna P. Cousins, MSW, LCSW
Program Director
Adoption Services
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

Whatcan’t I say about working with Albert “Jay” Widmer, Jay was invaluable in helping to complete a lifelong dream of becoming a mother. After a medical issue removed my ability to conceive and have children, Jay gave me hope again that motherhood was possible. Finding an attorney or adoption agency that works diligently to place children with families seems like an easy task, but many of those agencies can’t or won’t look beyond the fact that a person is single. I believe that God played an instrumental part in putting Jay and I together. The adoption of my first child was smooth. I didn’t know much about the process but Jay walked me through every step. He was both informative and comforting. During the process, I began to understand his passion and commitment to the birth family, the child, and the adoptive family.I had the privilege to work with Jay twice. My second adoption was a little more difficult, but Jay was very diligent and assured that everything went per the law. I must say that Albert “Jay” Widmer is living his purpose. He is an amazing attorney with a passion for placing children who need a loving family and a home with individuals who have a strong desire and calling to be parents. I call it a blessing and honor to have worked with Albert “Jay” Widmer.

My husband and I used Jay Widmer for the adoption of our son, Aaron. Jay was honest and compassionate not only to us, but to our sons birth mother as well. We felt like we was ethical, and that was very important to us. He not only took care legal side of adoption, but also helped us navigate what our relationship would look like with the birth family after adoption. Adoption can be a tedious process, and it can sometimes seem overwhelming. We knew what to expect every step of the way.We would highly recommend him to anyone hoping to grow their family through adoption.

Jay Widmer is a trusted adoption attorney in Louisiana with vast experience and knowledge. American Adoptions appreciates working with Jay and often refers clients to him for legal services because we know they will be in good hands.

Megan Kautio, Assistant Executive Director, American Adoptions.

It has been my very great pleasure to engage the legal services of Jay. Always, he exhibits the essential qualities of a fine lawyer: Prompt, Polite, and Professional – with the knowledge to get the job done. He guides with an artful touch and a genuine command of what he is doing. He returns telephone calls quickly, gets to the point, and provides real assurance that matters have full attention. We were certainly in good hands with Jay, and we would recommend him to anyone.