Bradley A. Stevens
Bradley A. Stevens was born and raised in the Chesbrough community in northern Tangipahoa Parish. He graduated Valedictorian of Amite High School in 1997, and he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. Thereafter, Brad graduated with honors from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center, earning a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law. While at LSU, Brad was a member of the Louisiana Law Review.
After graduating from law school, Brad worked at a large law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm’s general practice and diverse clientele allowed him to gain valuable experience in many practice areas and before many courts all over South Louisiana.
Brad returned to Tangipahoa Parish in March 2008 to join Edwards & Associates Law Firm. His broad legal experience immediately impacted the firm and allowed the firm to expand its practice areas. He is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state and federal courts.
Professional Memberships and Associations:
- American Bar Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- 21st Judicial District Bar Association
- Florida Parishes Inns of Court
- Louisiana Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
Samantha Hebert Brumfield
Samantha Hebert Brumfield was born and raised in Hammond, Louisiana. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School and then went on to Louisiana State University. While studying for her undergraduate degree, she was an active member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Samantha completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with a concentration in Energy, and then continued to Loyola University College of Law.
While in law school, Samantha clerked for a boutique law firm in New Orleans and then externed for the Honorable Judge Jeffery Cashe right here at the 21st Judicial District Court. She was also crowned as the Louisiana Strawberry Queen which required her to travel all over our great state. Samantha participated in the Gillis Long Student Pro Bono Program and received an accolade for having the highest grade in one of her classes. Upon graduation and passing the Bar Exam, Samantha returned to Tangipahoa Parish to begin her legal career here at Edwards and Stevens Law Firm as an Associate Attorney.
Samantha is married to her high school sweetheart, Bradley, and they have a Labrador retriever, Deck. Samantha is a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Board, Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce, and Louisiana Strawberry Preserve Society.
Amanda Knight Sharp – Office Administrator/Paralegal/Notary Public
Amanda Knight Sharp was born and raised just outside Amite in northern Tangipahoa Parish. She graduated with honors from Loranger High School in 1988, and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Amanda began her career in the legal field in 1992 when she was hired part-time as a legal secretary and office manager at a satellite office for an attorney primarily handling personal injury and criminal law cases. In 1993, Amanda’s job became full-time when a large firm from New Orleans handling Social Security disability claims began sharing office space and hired her as a paralegal. Amanda further expanded her legal experience obtaining her Notary commission in 1994. In 1998, she earned an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies with specialties in law office management, litigation, and legal research.
In January 2014, Amanda joined Edwards & Stevens as Office Administrator and Paralegal, bringing with her over twenty-five years of experience working personal injury and social security disability cases, and providing notary services.
Amanda lives in Amite with her husband, Terry Sharp. They have three children: Kylie, Morgan, and Peyton. She is member of First Baptist Church of Amite, Tangipahoa Parish Cattlemen’s Association, Tangipahoa Parish 4-H Foundation, American Society of Notaries, Louisiana Association for Justice, and a lifetime member of the Junior Auxiliary.
Daniel H. Edwards, Of Counsel
Daniel H. Edwards was born and raised in Amite, Louisiana. He was Valedictorian of Amite High School in 1986, and he graduated with honors from Louisiana State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Thereafter, Daniel graduated with honors from the Loyola School of Law where he was a member of the Loyola Law Review.
Upon graduating from Loyola, Daniel served as a law clerk for Judge A.J. McNamara in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. After completing his clerkship, Daniel returned to Amite and practiced law as a solo practitioner for six years until he joined his father, Frank M. Edwards, Jr., and his brother, John B. Edwards, in forming Edwards & Associates Law Firm in 2000. In addition to his private practice, Daniel also served nine years as a felony prosecutor in the 21st Judicial District Court in Tangipahoa Parish.
In 2003, Daniel left the District Attorney’s Office to pursue public office. In November 2003, he was overwhelmingly elected Sheriff of Tangipahoa Parish, a position he holds today. Daniel is the fourth generation to hold this office – his father, Frank M. Edwards, Jr., his grandfather, Frank M. Edwards, and his great-grandfather, Millard F. Edwards, all served as Sheriff of Tangipahoa Parish.
In January 2016, Daniel returned to the family firm, now named Edwards & Stevens Law Firm, as an of counsel attorney. Daniel’s years of legal experience, both in the private and public sector, are a tremendous asset to the firm. He is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state and federal courts.
Professional Memberships and Associations:
- American Bar Association
- Louisiana Bar Association
- 21st Judicial District Court Bar Association
- Louisiana Sheriff’s Association
- National Sheriff’s Association
- American Correctional Association