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consulting practice built
on credentials, clarity,
and consistency

Stokes & Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm of Certified Life Care Planners, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and Forensic Economists. Since 1998, attorneys have relied on our team for the objective analysis and defensible documentation that complex litigation demands.

We are engaged by plaintiff and defense counsel in federal and state courts across the country, delivering work product grounded in current research, recognized methodology, and decades of practice.

Services for the full arc of
complex litigation

Vocational
Rehabilitation
Assessments

Earning capacity, employability, and labor market analysis grounded in current data.
Life Care 
Planning

Comprehensive plans projecting the future care needs for individuals with catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries
Forensic
Economics

Economic loss analysis and present-value calculations for damage models.
Medical Cost
Projections &
Medical Bill Audits

Coordinated medical and rehabilitative case oversight throughout litigation.
Expert 
Testimony

Federal and state court testimony delivered with clarity, composure, and credibility.
Career Counseling 
& Job Placement

Structured guidance returning injured workers to meaningful employment.

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Credentialed clinicians, economists, and counselors qualified by the court

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Larry S. Stokes

Board Chair

Aaron M. Wolfson

CEO

Todd S. Capielano

M.Ed, LRC, CRC, LPC, CLCP, CCM

Ashley G. Lastrapes

Ph.D., NCC, CRC, CCM, CVE, CLCP...

Elizabeth Peralta

M.Ed., LRC, CRC, CLCP

Brandy Bradley

MHS, CRC, LRC, CLCP, CVE

Brent Jeansonne

MHS, CRC, CLCP, CCM, LRC

Molly A.M. Struble

MA, CRC, CLCP

Clayton Stroope

RN, BSN, CLCP, CCM, LNCC

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Recognized by the organizations that define our professions

Accepting Engagements Nationwide

Primary Offices

New Orleans, LA

3501 N Causeway Blvd Suite 900, Metairie, LA 70002
504.454.5009
Houston, TX

1120 NASA Parkway 220K, Houston, Texas 77058
281.335.5300

Active Markets

Texas
Louisiana
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Tennessee
Alabama

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Engagements accepted nationwide

Trusted by Litigation Teams on Both Sides of the Docket

We work alongside plaintiff and defense counsel in federal and state courts across the country.

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Wonderful experience with both the expert and staff. Ms. Peralta’s reports have repeatedly provided my clients powerful support in their cases, particularly at the point of mediation. I’d be surprised to learn if any attorney in my office wasn’t already at least occasionally retaining you guys!

Our thanks to you, Ms. Peralta, and everyone else involved for your invaluable assistance, and we look forward to working with you all again in the future. Best regards.

Elizabeth Peralta

M.Ed., LRC, CRC, CLCP

On behalf of our client and our team, a special thanks to you and Dr. Wolfson for your time, preparation, and assistance throughout this case. Your work was greatly appreciated.

I look forward to working together again soon.

I was blown away by the report and will definitely engage Dr. Wolfson on my next case needing a life care planner. I look forward to working with you again in the future!

Aaron Wolfson

Ph.D., LRC, CRC, CLCP

We are thrilled with the services provided by Stokes & Associates, especially the work of Todd Capielano and his staff. We highly recommend their team and trust only Stokes & Associates with the needs of our clients for life care planning.

Dewayne Burrell, The Burrell Firm

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Todd Capielano

M.Ed, LRC, CRC, LPC, CLCP, CCM

Dr. Lastrapes, I’m so excited by how quickly you all are moving this along. It’s a breath of fresh air and very much appreciated.

Dr. Lastrapes, your report was a huge part of my negotiation, so thank you so much! It has been great working with you.

Ashley Lastrapes

Ph.D., NCC, CRC, CCM, CVE, CLCP, LPC, LRC

The lawyers at my firm and I have enjoyed working with Stokes & Associates on continuation of care projections in our cases. Clayton and his team provide outstanding support, in a timely manner, and at a fair price. Their life care plans are thorough, well-documented, and easy to understand, making them a valuable asset in presenting long-term needs clearly and effectively. They are responsive, professional, and knowledgeable. If you haven’t had the opportunity to work on a project with Clayton, I recommend you give him a shot.

Clayton Stroope

RN, BSN, CLCP, CCM, LNCC

Mrs. Brandy Bradley, we recently settled this particular case. Thanks for all of your excellent work and assistance.

Ms. Bradley, thank you for your help! You were fantastic! I will definitely keep you in mind for future cases.

Brandy Bradley

MHS, CRC, LRC, CLCP , CVE

I contacted Clayton to do a life care plan on a complex case with major long-term impairments. Clayton and his team quickly jumped on board by scheduling a meeting with me, reviewing all the records I provided, and directly contacting all necessary healthcare providers. Clayton took care of everything for me behind the scenes while also keeping me fully apprised with his progress. Towards the end, he gave me a preview of the expected results to make sure they aligned with the evidentiary standards I needed to satisfy. He also recognized the need for an additional report on future lost wages and recommended a colleague at Stokes who could create that. The final product was fantastic and added significant value to my case. I would hire Clayton again in a heartbeat and would recommend the same to anyone else.

Clayton Stroope

RN, BSN, CLCP, CCM, LNCC

Thanks for all your assistance in getting these reports done on short notice!

I will recommend your services around our office, and I’ll be in touch in the future.

Brent Jeansonne

MHS, CRC, CLCP, CCM, LRC